Post by: McGirr on June 12, 2016, 12:00:01 PM
Over the last 9 - 10 years we have all seen members evolve in their style of camping and their change of lifestyle as age creeps up on us all.
So in the next ten years what do we all hope we will be doing.
For us, we have decided to explore and work our way around Australia over the next ten years plus while we are still youngish and healthy. We expect to buy a new / second hand car and off road van which will be our house, in between jobs, over the coming years.
We want to explore and experience as much of the country as possible and places tourists never get to see. Its been a year and half since we left Cairns and we have never looked back.
Mark
Post by: scrapsD40 on June 12, 2016, 12:13:40 PM
Now of course if by some rare chance a $1.0m bag of cash falls from the sky, then I may re think my plans.
I also expect in 10years time that all of our 4WD & CT's are powered by the sun with no tyres. Simply riding on cushions of air.
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Post by: KingBilly on June 12, 2016, 02:38:08 PM
KB
Post by: Swannie on June 12, 2016, 04:45:37 PM
Starsky
Post by: Humphreythebear on June 12, 2016, 04:53:44 PM
I will be in my 50's and as my dad told me 20 years ago and then when I turned 45 .
" this is the best time of your life , you have a job , money ,no real commitments , you are still fit enough to attempt ,and achieve anything you want "
If you a re lucky enough to be realtively mortgage free , financial independence gives you choices , you don't have to be rich to enjoy this great country .
The positives are , it's not at war , no one attempts to kill you for not following their version of the sky God , the government ( disregarding your political persuasion ) is stable , generally speaking everyone gets a fair go , we have doctors , schools and roads - not always perfect but better than most .
If you Ever think some where else is better , ask a tourist why they chose to holiday and travel here .
To all the miserable pricks out there , stop pissing and moaning and appreciate your family ,friends and the freedoms we enjoy here , ask yourself
" would I swap with any refugee from any country "
I double dare you .
Post by: Foo on June 12, 2016, 05:44:27 PM
Oh and also hope that my wife is able enough to enjoy travelling this great country. ;)
Foo
Post by: archer63 on June 12, 2016, 05:47:17 PM
If we are still around and have survived 40 plus years ( currently 36 :'( ) of working for QHealth :cheers: we will have probably upgraded to a self contained C'Van.
Love the swan outback as it is a huge step up from sleeping in tents on the ground, but sure as night follows day...there comes a time when a van is the next natural step...isn't it ?
Cheers
Rob
Post by: jetcrew on June 12, 2016, 06:29:00 PM
I hope to be debt free and living large in 10yrs time ..with no kids at home and a wife who still likes me ;D ;D ;D
Jet ;D
Post by: alnjan on June 12, 2016, 07:05:30 PM
Post by: GeoffA on June 12, 2016, 08:41:17 PM
:cheers: :cheers:
Post by: patroldude on June 12, 2016, 08:48:16 PM
Still towing the Tvan
Still drinking beer, still fishing, hunting and probably playing with grand kids
Post by: GeoffA on June 12, 2016, 08:50:56 PM
Does that help??... ;D ;D
Post by: Terry W4 on June 12, 2016, 09:22:11 PM
Her response I better learn how to drive it then!
I am intending over the next 10 years do a lot more driving Australia and catching up with mySwaggers.
May replace the Cub with something a bit more comfortable though.
Post by: listo on June 12, 2016, 09:31:07 PM
Post by: edz on June 12, 2016, 10:50:29 PM
Post by: Barrabart on June 13, 2016, 12:21:32 AM
The Mrs and I have just about got an empty nest, last girl finishes grade 12 this year, other 3 kids pretty much off and away already.
So in a 2-3 more years, finish off tidying up our current house, than look to downsize possibly, or stay put, unsure of that. Do know I like the idea of just the Mrs and I having the place to ourselves, as much as we love the kids....... :)
The Mrs and I plan to spend as much time as possible doing whatever the hell we want to do in the coming years, we're already breaking into this new found freedom now.
Looking forward to it. :cheers:
Post by: Proudy on June 13, 2016, 07:27:23 AM
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Post by: Steffo1 on June 13, 2016, 08:20:02 AM
Steve
Post by: oldmate on June 13, 2016, 09:54:43 AM
I'll be in my early 50's. Kids will be at uni or working. Hopefully the house is paid off and I'll be looking at slowing down on working at sea. Plan to travel as much as possible.
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jesus, early 50's and kids at uni or working. When im in my early 50, my grandson will be just finishing highschool. Thanks for scaring me.
Post by: Fizzie on June 13, 2016, 10:13:11 AM
We started late - I'm 55 & youngest bloke is in Grade 10 now so likely to still be on hand for "several" years!
Post by: oldmate on June 13, 2016, 10:28:13 AM
I'm the same as Proudy.
We started late - I'm 55 & youngest bloke is in Grade 10 now so likely to still be on hand for "several" years!
My grandson is 18mths old. I'm almost 39. lol
Post by: GeoffA on June 13, 2016, 10:36:26 AM
My grandson is 18mths old. I'm almost 39. lol
Good Catholics??
:cheers:
Post by: edz on June 13, 2016, 10:41:51 AM
Post by: Fathom on June 13, 2016, 11:50:05 AM
I was just wondering whether my next wife would be born yet?
Post by: scrapsD40 on June 13, 2016, 12:04:07 PM
Ten years time?yes, and she's currently 60yo
I was just wondering whether my next wife would be born yet?
Post by: oldmate on June 13, 2016, 12:09:14 PM
Good Catholics??
:cheers:
Church every Sunday. Has a neon sign out the front doesn't it?
Post by: Robbo on June 13, 2016, 01:35:17 PM
Church every Sunday. Has a neon sign out the front doesn't it?
Yes it does! Thought i'd seen you sneaking out of it late one night.. ;D ;D
Post by: wakychapmans on June 13, 2016, 06:37:24 PM
*hopefully* we'll be on the road and working as needed to support the lifestyle.
Post by: Barrabart on June 13, 2016, 06:49:03 PM
My grandson is 18mths old. I'm almost 39. lol
Wife and I are 44/45, with 4 kids, 3 grandkids from the eldest daughter, she's 31. :cheers: :angel: :cheers:
;D
Post by: tryagain on June 13, 2016, 07:03:23 PM
Wife and I are 44/45, with 4 kids, 3 grandkids from the eldest daughter, she's 31. :cheers: :angel: :cheers:44/45 - 31 = 13/14 :o
;D
Post by: oldmate on June 13, 2016, 07:22:56 PM
Wife and I are 44/45, with 4 kids, 3 grandkids from the eldest daughter, she's 31. :cheers: :angel: :cheers:Lol
;D
Post by: Shippo on June 13, 2016, 07:27:27 PM
I'll be in my early 50's. Kids will be at uni or working. Hopefully the house is paid off and I'll be looking at slowing down on working at sea. Plan to travel as much as possible.
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10 year time Proudy we both be lucky if we are still employed on the water!
10 years for me hopefully sees the eldest at uni or working, the youngest doing year 12 and the wife and I semi retired.
Always had it in my head to retire early or atleast be working casually from late 40s onwards..work for fun instead of it being a necessity. Probably wont happen but a man can dream!
Post by: Proudy on June 13, 2016, 08:33:08 PM
10 year time Proudy we both be lucky if we are still employed on the water!Your prob right there shippo just trying to be optimistic. At least I'll have my new camper to live in. Haha.
10 years for me hopefully sees the eldest at uni or working, the youngest doing year 12 and the wife and I semi retired.
Always had it in my head to retire early or atleast be working casually from late 40s onwards..work for fun instead of it being a necessity. Probably wont happen but a man can dream!
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Post by: wasn on June 13, 2016, 08:53:32 PM
Wife and I are 44/45, with 4 kids, 3 grandkids from the eldest daughter, she's 31. :cheers: :angel: :cheers:
;D
The maths scares me, on when you had your oldest daughter.
Post by: Troopy_03 on June 14, 2016, 03:23:10 AM
I'll be 73 & just a "grumpier" old fart in the camp site next to someone who annoys me ;DAnd I'll be the 72 year old, grumpier old fart, on the other side of them ;D
Steve
Bob
Post by: paceman on June 14, 2016, 08:25:28 AM
in ten years time, it is my hope and fervent belief that they will be good people and upstanding members of society, that choose to show compassion and acceptance, and not a dark, cloudy troll like some, in this world.
Post by: outbackogre on June 14, 2016, 10:17:30 AM
not for me, my wife and my two autistic sons. their improvement every day, helped along in no small part by the government that you despise, brings me hope and a smile every day.
in ten years time, it is my hope and fervent belief that they will be good people and upstanding members of society, that choose to show compassion and acceptance, and not a dark, cloudy troll like some, in this world.
We also benefit from government support for services for our autistic daughter. We couldn't possibly pay for what we access, so are very grateful to taxpayers. Fortunately, she loves going on holidays and will be with us on an upcoming Long Service Leave trip to WA. Can't wait.
Post by: paceman on June 14, 2016, 10:27:24 AM
We also benefit from government support for services for our autistic daughter. We couldn't possibly pay for what we access, so are very grateful to taxpayers. Fortunately, she loves going on holidays and will be with us on an upcoming Long Service Leave trip to WA. Can't wait.
enjoy the trip! our boys love camping as well...
Post by: DannyG on June 14, 2016, 11:02:21 AM
Its a simple plan by a simple man :)
Post by: scblack on June 14, 2016, 11:53:31 AM
Your life is what YOU make of it, no one owes us a thing. Stabi, if you are serious about what you are saying here, I just hope I never suffer to meet you. I would not want the negativity to rub off.
Post by: BaseCamp on June 14, 2016, 05:17:37 PM
Ten years time?555
I was just wondering whether my next wife would be born yet?
What a great thread idea !!
If we are still around and have survived 40 plus years ( currently 36 :'( ) of working for QHealth :cheers: we will have probably upgraded to a self contained C'Van.
Love the swan outback as it is a huge step up from sleeping in tents on the ground, but sure as night follows day...there comes a time when a van is the next natural step...isn't it ?
Cheers
Rob
I reckon in 10 years time we'll be getting around in a '99 GU TD42T, and towing an '05 Coota camper......
:cheers: :cheers:
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Post by: GGV8Cruza on June 18, 2016, 07:36:36 PM
GG
Post by: DaveR on June 19, 2016, 07:24:39 AM
I'll be 60
Mrs not far behind
Eldest girl 21 and 17 yr twins, one of each.
Just hope I'll have a big shed by then to hide in.
Post by: Fizzie on June 19, 2016, 07:56:39 AM
Eldest girl 21 and 17 yr twins, one of each.
Dave
Just for you :D
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Post by: Hairs on June 19, 2016, 08:06:24 AM
I have one of those shirts, :cup:
Post by: GeoffA on June 19, 2016, 08:08:21 AM
Post by: GFM449 on June 19, 2016, 10:30:06 AM
I guess one day I have to be happy for some other bloke to look after them but definitely not yet...... ;D
Post by: LC on June 19, 2016, 10:34:08 AM
Post by: Bill on June 19, 2016, 10:38:34 AM
Bill
Post by: peter01 on June 19, 2016, 11:39:02 AM
Better get used to it gents. It's like trying to hold back the tide.....
some weeks ago my Daughter asked "why are you so mean to David" who has been her boyfriend for some years, he was there also,
told David that when they marry and have a Daughter it is expected as a father to me "mean" to there Daughters boyfriend and if his not i would be disappointed
but they are great kids all in all
Post by: scrapsD40 on June 25, 2016, 02:39:45 PM