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Exo's Exposé

Exo's Exposé

Looking for somewhere to hide in the Forum, no offense to anyone, I'm just kinda used to my own space - it feels safer to me. I often feel like I'm 'butting in' on other threads, I want to say something but it isn't 'in-line' with the current flow of conversation.

It rained here yesterday, dogs & cats weren't falling from the sky, but the grounds wet, there's puddles in my driveway & it's soooooooo sooooooo much cooler 😄 Guru Google even promises more!! After this weird wet stuff stopped dropping from above, I took the dogs for their walk, I do this almost every afternoon, but after a storm with close lightning strikes, my main purpose is to check the fence is still upright everywhere. I'm happy to announce it was all in tip-top shape 🙂 I noticed new puddle spots all the way around, I was sad that some trees had to be pushed over for the fence line, but the dip of their absence looks quite beautiful with a drop of moisture shimmering within. When I had completed the usual circuit I by-passed returning into the house-yard & wandered through to the dam. I think I may have been a little rain-drunk, I was hoping to see water in it, there wasn't any. I even went & stood in the very center of it's base, I think I was expecting to sink in mud - I didn't; but the cracks are gone . . . & they were huge. So if the Guru comes through with it's promise, there may yet be a puddle for my Staffy to play in 😉

I've decided to leave my camping trip to the beach for another week, rain wouldn't stop me - it rarely rains 24 hrs a day, but storms have - they often have devastingly strong winds that can break off & pick up reasonably heavy objects, that become dangerous ammunition. I've been emailing with the owners of this place, I'll still be in the off-peak season if I leave it another week - though I worry being so close to the Easter holiday, there's a more likely chance of more people. I keep telling myself I've just got to 'get over' that, that that would be all part of the experience - but I know I'm lying to myself. I picked this spot mainly because of the dog-friendly off-lead beach, but also because on the satelite view of Google maps I could see that there's no towns around it. It's one of the most isolated camping parks I've seen {that's within 5 hours of home, well - maybe just a little more}. It also admits it has old amenities, I saw negitive feedback about the place for those reasons - I think if you want to go to a resort . . . that's where you go - not to a place that describes itself as a rustic, old fashioned bush camping park 😉

Missing you Mazy Loads of love & support @Mazarita

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Thanks for replying @Bunniekins @Zoe7

I hadn't noticed any posts for a couple of days, I felt a bit woahys me I guess. But I'm all good. It's been lovely and cool here - I've gone one better than a puddle in the driveway . . . there's a puddle in my dam now! 😄 Hope everything's going well for you both

Love to all that need or want it

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@Exoplanet Hey Exoplanet good to see you. I have been feeling under the weather because of the amount of rain we have been having. Am over the rain so was great to wake up this morning and see some blue sky. I hope you are doing okish. Always in my thoughts love peaxxx

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Hey @Exoplanet - a puddle in the dam is a great start ...hopefully you get a bit more rain to add some more Are you planning any trips soon Hon - always love to hear of your adventures

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I love reading your posts @Exoplanet

Thanks for sharing 😋

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My car won't start, I got the RSPCA out & now the fuel pumps gone. I'm pretty well stranded. The ironic thing is the reason I was going into town was to get a statement printed out to get a loan for a another car. I've already been into the bank & they've said I'll be approved, they just need the statement. My Sister will come Monday, I'm not stranded endlessly, she offered to come Sunday but I need to get an income statement printed & into the bank - I can't do that on a Sunday. It's a pretty big downer, the money I used to pay my daughters loan out, sure would be handy right now & the thought of being in debt most likely for the rest of my life is off-putting to say the least. It's also very disapointing that the car only lasted 5 years, I had maintenance done every 6 months, I took it to mechanics as soon as the warning light came on - they didn't know what was wrong. I've put thousand of dollars into it, it's a 2010 so it's ony lasted 10yrs since new. My last visit to the mechanic ended in being told I was looking at $1500 for a exhaust valve in the 2nd cylinder, but to leave it until after Christmas as it wasn't that bad. On my last trip it started dropping out of 5th gear, that's when I decided to look into a loan - I felt I was throwing good money after bad & I'm running out of money. Seems I left that decision just a touch too late. Bugger. Nothing says 'your alone' like being stranded.

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Oh @Exoplanet what horrible luck you have had with that car

Can the statement be emailed to your bank?

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@Zoe7 I did manage to get it to the bank in an email. Last minute I decided to borrow a little more & I'm looking at getting a new car. I was pretty focused on low kilometers, you don't get lower than new. I figure if I'm going to be in debt for the rest of my life, I'll do it for the first new car I've ever had.

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I did the same with my present car @Exoplanet - had a few bought from family (all in great condition) but once my previous car began having numerous issues I decide to purchase the one I wanted new. I love my little car - it is just right for me and my fur babies ...tows the trailer, can go offroad and is extremely economical on petrol - so a win all around. I hope your brand new car does the same for you - especially in your travelling adventures - makes such a difference not to have to worry about something else breaking down and having that independence with a reliable vehicle.

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I'm glad to hear you love your little car @Zoe7 , mine is going to be a very small one; no towing capacity & I'm not even sure if it can have roof racks {the dealer is going to get back to me today I hope} - but it has new car warranty, capped service fees & roadside assist until 2026, that makes me feel safer. I'll have to go back to camping in a tent . . . a small one & I'll simply have to figure out how to pack less! But I will be able to get to town for essentials, something I haven't been able to do this week. I will remain independent 🙂 It's a hatchback, there aren't any small, light commercial utilities available in Australia under 10 years old anymore. I'll fold the back seats down & they'll stay that way. In a way it'll be nice to have the puppies in the car with me, in another it may mean the end of short trips to town in the car for them, as I would have to leave the windows down & as such the car unlocked & completely accessible - but I guess that's a small price to pay for independence.

Love to you

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It is a shame you could not get a ute @Exoplanet - both for the travel uses and taking your dogs everywhere. I take Toby everywhere with me when I can but also won't leave him in the car when it is warmer. Luckily I live close to all services so I don't have far to go when I need. Tobes does love a trip to Bunnings - gets a lot of attention - he is cute and knows it lol

It will great for you to have your independence back - that is also something I need ...much like you I have always been that way whether it be travelling, doing things at home or just day to day life. It is important to me to be able to do things on my own - gives me a sense of freedom and also pride - both super important.

Having your new car with enable you to live with more freedom too I suspect - especially knowing you will no longer have to worry about whether something will go wrong or another thing break down in the car - really pleased for you Exoplanet

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