Just saying Hi to all.
Submitted: Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 22:12
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Member - Michael B (QLD)
I have been looking at Explore Oz for some time and decided to join. I check the
forum quite often, I just love the Fridays.
I have recently retired, 3 years early, just had enough of the rat race, and have recently moved from
Brisbane to Nanango to get away from the rat race.
I wanted to sell up and travel, but my better half wanted a base, so we are in the process of moving to a new home. I have recently bought a caravan for our travels and are actually living in it until final settlement on the house.
I emigrated to Australia in the early 60s and have travelled a fair bit on the east coast. We have had caravans,
camping trailers and tents for most of our lives and have loved every trip we have ever made.
We are now looking to travel the rest of the country and will do so in the next few years all going
well.
I am into bush walking and photography and I hope that we can meet up with some of you on your excursions around the country.
Reply By: pop2jocem - Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 22:20
Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 22:20
Michael B
Bloody good luck to you mate. Im hoping to do exactly the same in about 6-12 months. My SWMBO also cant bear not having a base to come home to. The bushwalking and photography sound good to me. Have a long and happy travelling life.
cheers pop
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael B (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:17
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:17
Thanks Pop, I jst cant wait to get on the road.
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Reply By: Member - Borgy.. (SA) - Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 22:52
Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 22:52
Gday Michael
Welcome to EO mate ,hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us do ....
Cheers......Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael B (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:19
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:19
Thanks Dave, I already enjoy the
forum, the serious and the fun entries.
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Reply By: Member - Jeff H (QLD) - Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 23:15
Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 23:15
Onya Mike.
Bit of a mixed message in your post. Are YOU into the outdoor bit, but Lady is less inclined?
Gees Buddy, I could use a Housekeeper whenever: especially if she likes animals.
Jeff.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael B (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:22
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:22
Hi Jeff. The wife is just as keen to get on the road, not so much into the walking, but does it anyway.
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Reply By: Gramps (NSW) - Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 23:42
Monday, Nov 26, 2007 at 23:42
Welcome aboard Michael. Hopefully in a similar position in the not too distant future.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael B (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:24
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:24
Good on you gramps. It is the best thing I have ever done, no regrets whatsoever.
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Reply By: Kumunara (NT) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 07:28
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 07:28
Michael
Welcome.
If you're travels include
Katherine call in and say G'day.
Tjilpi
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael B (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:27
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:27
My travels will definately include
Katherine, would not miss that area for the world.
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 08:45
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 08:45
Good to see another Qlder.
Welcome aboard.
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Follow Up By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 11:08
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 11:08
Welcome Michael.
You have certainly picked a nice spot to set up house.
I am in a similiar position to you as wife wants to travel & have a base to return to & chill out.
We will have to stay in the Tweed region(as we have no
water restrictions!!!).
Regards.
Vince
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael B (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:32
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:32
Many thanks Oldplodder.
Vince, I am just glad to get out of the city, I should have moved to the country years ago.
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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 12:25
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 12:25
Hi Michael,
Welcome to the jungle, be wary of the crow eaters, they are the lions of this site and will bite as soon as your back is turned hehehehe!!!! Lions by looks pussies by heart.
Bruce and Anne are up your way, drop them a member message, Bruce knows the local tracks and has a beast to tackle them as
well. Probably a tad younger than you guys but I am sure there is common interest there somewhere LOL!! Drop me a line when you are in Brissy way and we too can catch up.
Best regards,
Trevor.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 18:17
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 18:17
And if you happen to have a flag, make sure u bring it along to the gatherings
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael B (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:40
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 20:40
Thanks Trevor, Settlement on the house is this friday so will be busy for a few weeks, but will certainly contact Bruce and Anne. We used to come up this way years ago, used to visit the 7 Mile digigings with gold pan and metal detector.
Now Bonz, which flag do I fly ?
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Follow Up By: Member - Jeff H (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 21:32
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 21:32
Flag?
Which Flag??
Michael: NO flags: True.
Carry a chest full if you must. (I maintain that the best sand flag is a red bra from an op
shop. May not zero in if The Lady happens to be driving. )
Trust me.
Jeff.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:26
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:26
Lucy is an equal opportunity flag napper, so as long as you only want to see your flag all over the world in pics online, whatever flag you choose is up to you
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:28
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:28
Well Welcome Michael, you'll know what a wealth of information this place is, and photography and bushwalking just complements the whole Exploroz philosophy.
See you on the track one day mate
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Reply By: Member - Brian H (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:53
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:53
Welcome aboard Michael and hope you enjoy Nanango as its a nice area I go that way to Boondooma Dam for some fishing every now and then.
Of course I concur with Trevor don't worry about the Sth Aussies they are a bunch of pussies :) but do try an growl in an effort to show superiority. Best let them go and laugh on the inside lol.
Brian
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