Stella Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I spontaneously (a week ago) decided to pack up and store all my stuff, buy a van kitted out for living and go travelling around the country till at least the end of this year.....! :bounce: I keep having meltdowns and can't find a way to sort myself out here, but maybe the independence and adventure will help. Will still write up my thesis and second book (did I tell you I have been asked by a proper publishing house to write a fieldguide to NZ fishies?). :smln: The plan is thus: Leave the end of Feb. March, April, May - doing some fish surveying for DOC, assisting a friend (paid fish-hunting! :happy2: Then head north for winter up the west coat. Then south, via Rotorua and Wararapa. Then South Island somewhere and how... prob down the east coast Winding up in Dunedin for the Freshwater Sciences conference at the end of November. Then maybe up the west coast Then look for a job once book is done. It is kinda crazy and excessively spontaneous, but I know if I don't do something my current scary mental rollercoaster might go totally subterranean and I might not be able to get out again. :digH: &c:ry My family is totally supportive. Soooooooooo...... who wants me to park in their driveway when I come through? Am particularly keep to meet you native fishos, but am always keen to meet people. And there is a high possibility of going fish hunting Or being talked into giving native fish talks or trips for fish clubs. :sage: I will have no idea where I will be at any point in time, but I will probably pop up here periodically asking if anyone in X region would let me stay. :mbh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 We live directly across from the swamp where the mud fish are in Kerikeri so you're more than welcome to crash here for a while if you're of a mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Great news about the new book :happy2: If your meanderings bring you our way, you know where we are! A word of warning though, you may end up with some feline hood ornaments, they love sitting on hot vehicles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 There's nowhere to stay at our place Stella but I will show you the bugs in the troughs of Cornwall Park if you come around. Good luck with your adventure, I hope it helps you clear your mind for excessive happy thoughts :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 if coming pass your wecome to stop in..during the day there lots of steams rivers not to far from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Always room for you here too Stella once you hit the South Island. Can probably offer places in Hokitika and Haast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Stella, you know where our drive is, although might not be bigenough for a camper - but there is the green space next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Fantastic, thanks so much! Blueether, am getting a van as opposed to campervan. Much bigger than my Pulsar hatchback, but smaller and less hideous than a campervan. The one that I am highly likely to buy tomorrow (subject to mechanical check) has a slat bed WELDED into the back, and lots of useful kit :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 You are more than welcome in Invercargill if you get this far and I am sure we can arrange some sort of accomodation as long as you are not too picky :slfg: I also think what you are doing is a fantastic idea, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 LOL well I am kinda bringing my own accommodation, just need a park (and nice company, a shower, water supply and a toilet), apart from the company I don't think that is too picky :slfg: I am wanting to touch all the 'corners' of our lovely country, so that counts Invercargill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Nice company? - This is Jim you are talking about! :happy2: Anyway, he is probably more concerned that you will turn into a popsicle in your van if you sleep in it down there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 toilet/water/shower shouldn't be a problem but remember we poms like to whinge :gigl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (and nice company, Rules my place out then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Did you get my reply to your email Stella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I told hubby about my snapper fishing idea and he was all for it. So whenever you near here, let us know so we can see what the swells do on sea and organise a nice day out on the boat and a trip over to waheke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I hope you relise that we expect a travel blog, updated every time you look at a stream, river, the sea or a tank. With lots of photos :digH: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 that will be her book pre-published :facepalm: :digH: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 You're welcome at my place! Hopefully by then I will have my native tank up and running as it was intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sounds like fun Stella! :thup: Ditto to most of the posts above, there is a spot on up our driveway that you would be able to park up on, and last I checked the amenities were all still working. Even have a spare room with a bed in it if you need a sleep in a proper room for a change Good luck on your travels... we expect updates :sage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 well..... I checked out this van, really really liked it, my friend checked it over and approved, took it for a pre-purchase inspection and...... LEMON :facepalm: :digH: :nilly: Then I hopped in it to take it back to the owners and the clutch died, so I had to leave it at the garage! Rather disappointed but also incredibly pleased I got the test done! :smln: :thup: Back to looking. :yaw2: Thanks so much for all the offers of places to stay! I am writing them all down on my big map of NZ. There most certainly will be updates here, and it is all going to be incredibly helpful for writing my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Make that two lemons. Spent all afternoon on trademe finding little. Two weeks to go and stressing out :nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Well if you do head off on the big adventure, you are welcome back here anytime! I'll try and keep the turtles from clunking too loudly for you :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Make that two lemons. Spent all afternoon on trademe finding little. Two weeks to go and stressing out :nilly: If all else fails... I'm sure you can fit a tent and enough supplies in the trailer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I take it that you're riding the bike and Stella is lounging in the back smoking cigars in a non-chalant manner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I like that suggestion, Sophia! I was worried he thought I should take some small children with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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