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dawa


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Exactly one year today.

What an experience it has been out here.       Freezing at Malwala last winter and frying here at Deniliquin this summer.

Two weeks and I move up just north of Jerilderie for a few weeks.

In this year I have added a trailer and a tent and tarps.   A stove made from a gas bottle.   3 solar panels and a small generator to boost batteries when neeeded.   2 deep cycle batteries and a big 12v fridge.    chucked an excess of saucepans etc and excess clothing as well.  kept simple clothes that can be washed by hand.   also added an annexe mat which is great as it gives a clean space just outside the door.  another lap top added as well to make net contact easier.

lots of other small bits and pieces as well.      I have all I need to set up 'camp' and from now on it is save , save, save.   until I can up-grade.   I will not be able to put this camp up the way it is for too many years more.

I have good memories and I have some great pics and altho I have met no-one from this forum I have bumped against a couple other people who live out here 24/7.   Had a little help from these.     The fishermen here have been helpfull as well.  I needed and asked and they were willing to assist.

It is an interesting way of life for sure and so long as you don't want all the bells and whistles is achievable on a pension.

I forgot the most important aquisition........Matilda who is fast becoming; ' me good mate'   LOL

Dawa

 

 



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Goodonya Dawa! May next year be even more successful!

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Sounds like you're able to stretch that pension very well, Dawa. I'm surprised at all you've been able to manage. No bad habits, obviously. I'll be in the same boat soon enough, but I'm endeavoring to accumulate as much as poss before leaving the drive for the final time.

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hello Dawa, Wackadoo. That is amazing. It is a shame you are still to meet someone from this forum. I Would very much like to catch up.  have met 2 couples so far and looking forward to meeting lots more. celebrations to you.



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Happy Anniversary Dawa. You certainly have achieved so much in your year as a GN. Your posts have been very interesting and informative of that time and like The Rocket said it is a shame you have not yet met anybody from this forum. I have managed to meet up with a few different people so far even though as yet I am still to become a GN, and they have all been wonderful people and very friendly. If you are able to manage it I would encourage you to seek out where there are a few camped from their posts and make the journey to meet them.

Take care and continue to enjoy your way of life.

Sharon.

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Congratulations Dawa, I think you'll be a wealth of information to others who are contemplating a similar adventure. Best wishes and all the best for the second year out there.

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03_troopy wrote:

Congratulations Dawa, I think you'll be a wealth of information to others who are contemplating a similar adventure. Best wishes and all the best for the second year out there.

 Congratulations Dawa, you are an insperation to us all, you are one gutsy lady. I am being honest here when i say i doubt if i could do what you are doing to achieve your dream.

Regards Herbie. 



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Congratulations Dawa, well done, nice to have a dog to talk to and love.



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GaryKelly wrote:

Sounds like you're able to stretch that pension very well, Dawa. I'm surprised at all you've been able to manage. No bad habits, obviously. I'll be in the same boat soon enough, but I'm endeavoring to accumulate as much as poss before leaving the drive for the final time.

 I have bought as the need arises so everything gets used.

no bad habits and i cook mostly with wood.

Dawa



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fireheart wrote:

Happy Anniversary Dawa. You certainly have achieved so much in your year as a GN. Your posts have been very interesting and informative of that time and like The Rocket said it is a shame you have not yet met anybody from this forum. I have managed to meet up with a few different people so far even though as yet I am still to become a GN, and they have all been wonderful people and very friendly. If you are able to manage it I would encourage you to seek out where there are a few camped from their posts and make the journey to meet them.

Take care and continue to enjoy your way of life.

Sharon.

 My theory is that if I am meant to meet them our paths will cross.

One of the ways I have achieved so much is by not travelling a lot.

Dawa



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herbie wrote:
03_troopy wrote:

Congratulations Dawa, I think you'll be a wealth of information to others who are contemplating a similar adventure. Best wishes and all the best for the second year out there.

 Congratulations Dawa, you are an insperation to us all, you are one gutsy lady. I am being honest here when i say i doubt if i could do what you are doing to achieve your dream.

Regards Herbie. 

 One day at a time.....some days are easy and fantastic .......and some days are flamin hard.   But it all evens out in the big picture.

I am looking forward to getting a bigger vehicle by my 70th next June tho

Dawa



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Congratulations from us dawa. Keep yourself in good health and stay safe. You've proved you can do it. A true Grey Nomad.

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Good on you Dawa, you are an insparation to a lot of us potential GNs. I think of you often out there on your own and hope one day to be lucky enough to meet you...Sarg.

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