New Member Introduction
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014 at 13:10
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JustJude
Gday
I am a new member and I just wanted to introduce myself.....I am 61 years
young and I live on a
farm on the mid north coast.. Not running anything on it other than a pony and donkey, but it still takes a bit of work and dollars to keep it going.
My method of travel is designed to fit in with my pretty strict budget.
No caravan or camper..Just me my 2 man tent and getting there with my pension card in hand.. travelling wherever the Countrylink trains and bus,s will take me.
Have had a few great trips away so far...
7days camping at
Albany WA...(when I was visiting my son in WA)
7 days camping in Lismore to visit the outlying touristy spots of Byron (when I was visiting my other son on the
Gold Coast)
I have made a few improvements to my set up along the way....mainly to do with excess weight......for as you can imagine I need to be lightweight to travel on public transport.
Well that,s about it............Looking forward to reading about all your adventures...and your tips and tricks you have gained from your vast experience.....and asking the odd question here and there..........
Nice to be a part of the ExplorOz family.
Cheers
JustJude
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014 at 15:18
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014 at 15:18
Welcome Just Jude.
Where's your
farm, and how big is it? You may be able to take on a bit of agistment, small mobs of cattle, extra horses, as a way of getting extra cash. Sure the donkey wouldn't mind some extra company. :-)
As you need to travel light, do a Google search for Paddy Pallin, Sea to Summit and some of the other specialty outdoor outlets. They sell equipment designed to be light, pack small and take plenty of use. Paddy Pallin is one company that has been going for many, many years, since before WWII, though I doubt if any of the original family are still involved with it.
Check the
shop on this site too, as they have many camping products. If you spend over a certain amount you get free
membership(full
membership has a number of perks, including posting photos)
At 61, you've got plenty of fuel left in the tank, so keep healthy and you'll be posting tales on here for many years to come. The donkey will probably outlive us all, they can live
well into their 30's.
Bob
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Follow Up By: JustJude - Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014 at 07:10
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014 at 07:10
Hi Bob
My
farm is about 40 minutes inland from
Taree. It is 105 acres. Have looked into agistment.. I thought it would be a simple process but it can be complicated..Like
Insuring the safety and wellbeing of the stock by regularly checking the fencing..making sure there is permanent water just to name a few...all of which can change daily. And I have no one to help me. And if the agistment is set up that the owners take full responsibility for these things then the rate is alot lower for me.....making it almost not worth it.....BUT maybe it,s time I looked into it again...Something is better than nothing Heh.
Thanks for the google tip....I have been described as more of a hiker...sure do alot of walking..... havn,t seen that site so I will look it up.....and yes I have already checked out the classifies section here ...and will keep looking daily.......
Yeh 61 isn,t that old...I sure don,t feel old...Not ready to sell the family
farm...So I will be giving it all I,ve got while I can....any way I can until that day arrives.
I have had
Miles "the donkey" and his side kick Becky the welsh mountain pony for 14 years now and they were adults then so I have no idea how old they are..it,s great to have them around but they are getting long in the tooth like me..actually that,s not such as good way to put it just lately the farrier pointed out the pony has no front teeth at all so she is probably 30 already...And
Miles well he is such a character..and very quiet not like your average donkey that can be a bit stubborn at times..
Anyway Thanks heaps Bob for the info... I will take it all on board mate. and hope to hear from you again.
Cheers Jude
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