It feels like I've been doing this my whole adult life....

Planning and waiting....

Waiting and planning.

Pre-planning EVERY crucial element, to the tiniest detail, but always lacking that final piece in the end to bring everything to fruition.

But now, at the risk of calling the "Oigles" onto myself, I THINK I might finally be on top of things.

In my last Blog entry, I spoke about the re-igniting of an old dream, to get a van and convert it into a camper. And it's been smoldering for quite a few years now. And, because of all this CV-19 shit, and the lockdowns, and the relaxing of rents and debts and the Australian Gubbermint handing out payments everywhere - especially early payouts of Superannuation.... I may have just cracked it! 

Patience Grasshopper

A LOT of catching up can be done with 20K!

I'm not looking to fit out some kick-ass, super camper. Nope, just a basic fit-out to head out on the weekends for two to four nights whenever I so desire. Ideally, I'd like a 4WD, LWB Delica. A bit more expensive up front, but less work and costs at the tail-end as it's already fitted out on the internal walls. And I LOVE the idea of having a swivel passenger seat. And the fact I'm not going to be worrying about solar panels or fridges or any of that 'Van Life' bullshit is going to keep the costs down. Plus I'm pretty confident in my wood working and problem solving skills to get most of it done myself.

Kinda also helps that I've already got a pretty extensive camping set-up as well. 

Plan B? I'm quite happy to get my hands on a decent LWB Toyota Hi-Ace van. Just as long as it's registered, runs well, the tranny isn't shot and the body is in decent shape.... just means I'll have to scrounge more free pine pallets to line the walls and work out some sort of cheap insulation. 

A ROUGH layout plan. Notice the lack of dimensions?
Well, that's kinda because I don't know what sized van I'll be getting yet

And Plan C? Well, if need be, I'll just start looking at other LWB vans available. Simple really.

Plan D.... yeah well, then I'll just say Fuck It and buy a car..... at least I've got all the camping gear and tents and shit.

Either way, I'll be able to get myself back out roadtrippin' and STILL be able to pay off my debts. 

For now, it's just a case of....