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  • Tyrone
    Tyrone
    3 years ago
    What's the best place to go to for a final rest stop for elderly men?

    I want to get out of Perth to somewhere lonely, i need to haul my bike and some belongings with me. I prefer somewhere not too cold and not too hot.

    Been thinking about Sydney or Brisbane, how would i haul my bike and a few boxes with me? I don't have any other transport.
  • leachy
    leachy
    3 years ago
    Ride to wherever and then get them shipped to an address.

    Regards
    Leachy 
  • B0nes
    B0nes
    3 years ago
    If looking for someplace lonely, wouldn't be choosing Brisbane or Sydney. Am looking at moving out of Brisbane and heading someplace north as the place has become to crowded for my liking. The traffic around here is starting to drive me bat shit crazy with the amount of drivers that have no clue on how to drive.
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    3 years ago
    Quoting B0nes on 05 Jul 2021 08:13 AM

    If looking for someplace lonely, wouldn't be choosing Brisbane or Sydney. Am looking at moving out of Brisbane and heading someplace north as the place has become to crowded for my liking. The traffic around here is starting to drive me bat shit crazy with the amount of drivers that have no clue on how to drive.

    "The traffic around here is starting to drive me bat shit crazy"
    Therein lies the problem.
    The traffic has already past peak capacity in all the capital cities ages ago. Even here in Hobart it is just fucked nearly all day long and peak hour will turn you into a real bad version of yourself.
    At least we can escape onto nice bike riding roads relatively quickly, in the warmer times. But in the colder months they can be punishing.
    I have a friend who has moved from Sydney to 15 minutes drive inland from Noosa heads.  A house on maybe 2 acres. He reckons it's great, not TOO hot in the summer as they still get an afternoon nor easter and in the winter it is perfect..low 20's C. Lots of good riding options etc. But not cheap to buy there. Guess it depends on your budget. You know, I'd love a house on a few acres with big sheds with 3 phase power, walking distance to the beach at Byron Bay. Can't see that happening though.

  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    Should make the roads all one way fc!
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    3 years ago
    Quoting Tyrone on 05 Jul 2021 03:43 AM

    What's the best place to go to for a final rest stop for elderly men?

    I want to get out of Perth to somewhere lonely, i need to haul my bike and some belongings with me. I prefer somewhere not too cold and not too hot.

    Been thinking about Sydney or Brisbane, how would i haul my bike and a few boxes with me? I don't have any other transport.

    Anywhere between  Newcastle and the Gold Coast should suit your requirements. If you keep to the Eastern side of the mountains the weather wont be too hot or too cold. It will be perfect.  I will be doing exactly that in about 4 years  hopefully.  I havent made my mind up yet either but probably around Coffs Harbour give or take a few hundred klicks.

  • Soapbox2627
    Soapbox2627
    3 years ago
    Quoting Tyrone on 05 Jul 2021 03:43 AM

    What's the best place to go to for a final rest stop for elderly men?

    I want to get out of Perth to somewhere lonely, i need to haul my bike and some belongings with me. I prefer somewhere not too cold and not too hot.

    Been thinking about Sydney or Brisbane, how would i haul my bike and a few boxes with me? I don't have any other transport.

    Quoting beaglebasher on 05 Jul 2021 09:50 AM

    Anywhere between  Newcastle and the Gold Coast should suit your requirements. If you keep to the Eastern side of the mountains the weather wont be too hot or too cold. It will be perfect.  I will be doing exactly that in about 4 years  hopefully.  I havent made my mind up yet either but probably around Coffs Harbour give or take a few hundred klicks.


    I have some friends in Wooli, that's a nice little spot, but you have to go almost to grafton to go anywere
  • Slowen down
    Slowen down
    3 years ago
    we moved up from Sydney 10 years ago to WayWay which is 40 mins south of Coffs
    5 acres that backs on to river for fishing 3 klms to a few beaches, couple of steers, chickens, old tractor, ride on mower, dirt bikes (satifies the need to tinker).
    Pool for summer and wood fire for winter.
    Traffic is great if you keep off the freeway, plenty of country road rides and up and down the coast road for seaside villages for pubs and grubs.
    Wouldn't be anywhere else.
    Only issue I have found is I will never be able to handle Sydney life ever again.
    Oh well.
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    3 years ago
    Quoting Slowen down on 05 Jul 2021 10:54 AM

    we moved up from Sydney 10 years ago to WayWay which is 40 mins south of Coffs

    5 acres that backs on to river for fishing 3 klms to a few beaches, couple of steers, chickens, old tractor, ride on mower, dirt bikes (satifies the need to tinker).
    Pool for summer and wood fire for winter.
    Traffic is great if you keep off the freeway, plenty of country road rides and up and down the coast road for seaside villages for pubs and grubs.
    Wouldn't be anywhere else.
    Only issue I have found is I will never be able to handle Sydney life ever again.
    Oh well.

    Sounds great, Slowen down.
    Bet it aint as easy now to make that move.
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    3 years ago
    Quoting Tyrone on 05 Jul 2021 03:43 AM

    What's the best place to go to for a final rest stop for elderly men?

    I want to get out of Perth to somewhere lonely, i need to haul my bike and some belongings with me. I prefer somewhere not too cold and not too hot.

    Been thinking about Sydney or Brisbane, how would i haul my bike and a few boxes with me? I don't have any other transport.

    "What's the best place to go to for a final rest stop for elderly men?"
    Looking back at the original question. I guess, "The crematorium" is a good choice. But then you need someone to scatter your ashes where you fancy.
    Living close to big wilderness here, it is obvious a few old guys go wandering into the never never when they think they are fucked.
    I sort of like that option but am really referring to "FINAL" resting place. Not temporary final resting place.

  • GGUser157
    GGUser157
    3 years ago
    East coast is expensive to both rent and buy.
    Crunch the numbers carefully, a lot of renters are really struggling now.
  • Slowen down
    Slowen down
    3 years ago
    10 years on and never get sick of the veiw from back loung room.
    Watching eagles ride the thermals over the valley takes your mind away.
    Just to make things worse me and the wife both work from home for Sydney based companies for the hole time we have been here.
    Bought in at 630k in 2011, last month got valued at 1.25-1.40.
    Redliculous.



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  • Spook
    Spook
    3 years ago
    Quoting Slowen down on 06 Jul 2021 09:39 AM

    10 years on and never get sick of the veiw from back loung room.

    Watching eagles ride the thermals over the valley takes your mind away.
    Just to make things worse me and the wife both work from home for Sydney based companies for the hole time we have been here.
    Bought in at 630k in 2011, last month got valued at 1.25-1.40.
    Redliculous.



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    Looks pretty good, SD.
  • Neale
    Neale
    3 years ago
    I feel your pain.
    I bought my house here at Richmond nsw in ‘94 and I used to have 3 sets of lights to get to work at Rooty Hill.
    I now have 11 to deal with.
    Less than 2 yrs to retirement. Can’t wait.
    I want to kark it down the south coast. Gods country.
  • groover
    groover
    3 years ago
    Neale, I remember Richmond when the steam trains would load up gravel where Fire & Rescue is now based and protesters would complain about American Star Lifters landing at the RAAF Base during the Vietnam War. No traffic lights in the Hawkesbury.

    5 years till I early retirement and the area is turning to shit. The trouble is the South Coast is getting built out, so is the North Coast. Might have to throw the swag onto the Ultra and find a gum tree out west way past Bathurst. Let's not start about ridiculous house prices.
  • Neale
    Neale
    3 years ago
    Quoting groover on 09 Jul 2021 09:41 PM

    Neale, I remember Richmond when the steam trains would load up gravel where Fire & Rescue is now based and protesters would complain about American Star Lifters landing at the RAAF Base during the Vietnam War. No traffic lights in the Hawkesbury.


    5 years till I early retirement and the area is turning to shit. The trouble is the South Coast is getting built out, so is the North Coast. Might have to throw the swag onto the Ultra and find a gum tree out west way past Bathurst. Let's not start about ridiculous house prices.

    Mate, I’d like to go south, and by south I mean past the borderline and down between Cann River to Bairnsdale.
    Here’s hoping.
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