check out the new remote control Jockey Wheel SmartBar rearview170 Beam Communications SatPhone Shop Topargee products
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Click here for the Grey Nomads website -> The Grey Nomads Forum -> Solo Grey Nomads -> Got cold feet
Post Info TOPIC: Got cold feet
eureka


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 194
Date:
Got cold feet
Permalink  

The weather report says plenty of rain on the way so I've got cold feet and am returning home. 

I didn't get far from home but far enough for a trainee camper. Been camping for just over 2 weeks and feel very relaxed, I've not really felt alone at all and am already planing my next adventure.  Some may say 'Ya haven't really tried full on long distance camping yet' and that's true but I like to break into things slowly and as Solo Steve said "it might take me 3 years to get to Queensland at this rate"  Funny man ! but he could be right.

My experience showed me you are never alone while camping.  I've possibly met and had a yarn to least 60 people during this time, from lovely couples to motorhome convoys to female push bikers heading to Darwin and solo's all happy to share their travel stories.

One night there were 12 people all assisting me to cook a damper (my first) in my little camp oven. That night all had a taste and I got the "not too bad" nod.

Learnt a lot from these lovely, friendly people, like how to make a good size shower recess from tent material, a demonstration and tasting bushmans pancakes and the many ways to get a good shower to name a few. You all know what I'm on about....anyway...

I am so looking forward to my next time out.

Helen



__________________
GaryKelly


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 2884
Date:
Permalink  

Hopefully you'll soon get itchy feet again and be back on the road. Sounds like you had a terrific time!

__________________

Gary

Ford Courier with Freeway slide-on called "PJ". www.aussieodyssey.com
Happywanderer


The Master

Status: Offline
Posts: 12473
Date:
Permalink  

I know I will be getting cold feet too in about a month when I head to Echuca. I bought myself a pair of possum/merino socks when I was in NZ back in March, hopefully they will keep me warm, will also wear my woolly boots and hope for the best..
No rain up here Helen although a bit cool, you should have kept on going.


__________________




Happy Wanderer    

Don't worry, Be Happy! 

Live! Like someone left the gate open

 

 

 
Loki


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 263
Date:
Permalink  

Good on you for getting out there and giving it a go! It is all good experience and as your confidence grows you can travel accordingly. It is all about enjoying life.

__________________

Happy travels,

Anton 

http://akaloki.blogspot.com.au/

http://vikingams.blogspot.com.au/
jetj


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 1619
Date:
Permalink  

eureka wrote:
Learnt a lot from these lovely, friendly people, like how to make a good size shower recess from tent material, a demonstration and tasting bushmans pancakes and the many ways to get a good shower to name a few. You all know what I'm on about....anyway...

Helen

 Hi Helen,

Would love more information on the above.



__________________

Janette
Solo Steve


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 189
Date:
Permalink  

Good on you Helen. Only a few more months and you'll be able to do that long trip.

Steve



__________________

http://solosteveontheroad.blogspot.com/
eureka


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 194
Date:
Permalink  

jetj wrote:
eureka wrote:
Learnt a lot from these lovely, friendly people, like how to make a good size shower recess from tent material, a demonstration and tasting bushmans pancakes and the many ways to get a good shower to name a few. You all know what I'm on about....anyway...

Helen

 

Would love more information on the above.

Hi Janette, will post when I make the shower screen.

 



__________________
Tassie Tiger


Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 33
Date:
Permalink  

Hey Helen well done for getting out there.  One step at a time.  I get cold feet all the time but then I just put on an extra pair of socks   I wouldn't let the weather put you off.  I reckon this time of year and the up coming winter are the best time to travel(says he who has been on the road only 9 weeks )

Re the shower enclosure.  I have an Oztrail double ensuite tent that was relatively inexpensive and works a treat.

 

See you on the road(soon!!)

Cheers

Wayne



__________________

There is More to Life Than Increasing It's Speed (Ghandi)

www.thisnomadthing.blogspot.com.au
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Click here for the Grey Nomads website -> The Grey Nomads Forum -> Solo Grey Nomads -> Got cold feet
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
Purchase Grey Nomad bumper stickers Read our daily column, the Nomad News The Grey Nomad's Guidebook