First Solo Trip
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 18:52
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Member - Julie P (VIC)
Hi all - been a member here for about 6 years - and loved every minute of it (apart from getting moderated in the Friday Funnees section occasionally) - anyway - I am now a solo - have been for about 14 months - and on 22 Feb am planning to hitch up the van and head from
Boonah Qld, to Porepunkay Vic, to meet up with some friends - have only ever towed with my husband by my side, so a bit apprehensive, especially with
Cunninghams Gap being in trouble still (on the
Brisbane bound side anyway) .
I am heading down the Newell, hoping to get to Dubbo for first night stop, but may or may not make it that far - if you see me on the road - black Nissan Terrano - 14ft Coromal Cygnet pop top van - Exploroz wheel cover on car - give me a wave, or say g'day if stopped nearby - hopefully this will be the first of many, many trips for me and my little van.
Reply By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:34
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:34
G'day Julie
May your first solo trip be a safe and happy one, and as you mentioned, the first of many!
Take care, I'm sure you will be fine.
Cheers, Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - Julie P (VIC) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:40
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 19:40
Thanks Dave
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Reply By: Member - Bruce T (SA) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:01
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:01
Julie,
Good on you. Enjoy and have fun.
Di and Bruce
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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:26
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:26
Hi Julie,
Its great to see that you have not given in and stopped doing the things you like to do because your circumstances have changed. Enjoy and keep safe..
Regards Michael
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Follow Up By: Member - Julie P (VIC) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:39
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:39
Thanks guys
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Reply By: aussiedingo. (River Rina) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:39
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:39
G'day Julie, as a local EO member in the Riverina, & a mechanic/guide if any problems/questions please give me a call 041 999 0 888, or email, have fun 'n a great trip ( it would be nice to not hear from you, but.) regards,
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Follow Up By: Member - Julie P (VIC) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:49
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:49
Thanks
Dingo - have put your number in my phone - just i case - jules
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Reply By: Member - Matt & Julie- Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:48
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 20:48
Hi Julie
Are you going to make it down to the Peninsula? If you do send us an mm so
we can make a date to catch up. Enjoy your travels and keep safe.
Cheers
Julie
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Follow Up By: Member - Julie P (VIC) - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 09:43
Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 09:43
Hi Julie - not this trip - maybe another time - good to hear from you - hope you're doing lots of travelling.
jules
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Reply By: skmaint (WA) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:00
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 21:00
Good on you Julie,
You have a fantastic and safe trip...I am sure there are plenty of EO members out there that would help you if you had any problems.
If you ever decide to head West let us know.
Enjoy.....
Cheers
Simon.
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Reply By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 22:07
Sunday, Feb 13, 2011 at 22:07
Well done Julie. I have travelled a fair bit solo with the kids. When we stop at caravan parks we are never short of a hand. Especially when you open the bonnet up to
check things. Its a nice feeling. On our last trip we drove from Qld to
Adelaide and had a wheel come off. There was one truck driver that said on the uhf to others that there is a woman on the side of the road with kids in trouble. He wanted to pull up but couldnt find a spot. I was quick to thank him as I had help coming. On the same trip we stayed at a
free camp about 10ks south of Dubbo called Terramungamine. I was apprehensive at first to fee
camp with out my husband untill we got there.
Enjoy
Sharon
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Reply By: Robin Miller - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 07:53
Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 07:53
Spent some time with a lady now travelling solo a couple of days ago Julie.
Her setup was a bit of a bitzer actually due to multiple influences but for her things became mcuh easier after she got a little dog which goes everywhere with her even though that does require bending of the odd rule.
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Reply By: The Landy - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 08:38
Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 08:38
There is so much too see out there, take you time and enjoy it.
Cheers, The Landy
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Reply By: Member - Julie P (VIC) - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 09:44
Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 09:44
To all the wonderful people on Exploroz - thanks for you good wishes and encouragement - will be on line so will keep in touch.
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Reply By: Member - Alastair D (NSW) - Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:19
Monday, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:19
Julie,
Knew someone years ago that found herself on her own and went travelling like you. Her first problem was that she felt intimidated on the road by people who beeped and wanted her to travel faster. She eventually developed the self confidence to ignore them and travel at the speed she felt comfortable at.
The only other problem was that she was very good looking and it tended to attract attention that she did not want. She changed her habits to wearing clothing that was less revealing and most of the hassle went away.
Good for you in striking out on your own. I am sure if you are sensible in where you go and stop you will have a great time. The majority of people are good folk and will help where it is really needed.
cheers
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