Hi everyone,

I’m Sheila and Brian’s daughter. Today is a particularly sad day for my parents. Earlier this afternoon they had the very sad and difficult task of having their beloved dog, Monty put to sleep.

Monty was 15 years old and they had a very special bond with him.

During his life, he travelled many parts of Australia with mum and dad including a trip across the Nullabor and across the Tasman. He was a brilliant travel companion and loved putting his two front paws on the dash and looking out the window at the scenery going by. Whenever they went off road or over a bumpy road, he seemed to enjoy it even more. He also knew when they were about to stop. He would watch my Dad’s foot and as soon as he went to brake, Monty would start getting excited and anxious, he just knew it was about time to get out and explore!

They had assumed that Monty would go with them around Australia once Our Time was completed but old age caught up with Monty.

He was a fiesty little guy who loved walking with Mum and really loved going off on his own which always resulted in them both having to scream his name til he eventually decided to come back!

This is a special little poem that is fitting today.

RIP Monty, you were a great little friend.

IF IT SHOULD BE

If it should be I grow frail and weak
And pain should wake me from sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle can’t be won

Do not grieve that it should be you
Who has to decide this thing to do
We’ve been so close – we two – these years
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

Hi everyone.

I must apologise for the long time between posts. Shortly after we setup our site, our laptop needed to be taken into the shop for repairs. As we live in the country with no local repair shop, it had to be sent to Perth and took just over 4 weeks. I really missed my computer!

It did give me time to draw up plans for our new home on wheels. My daughter has promised to scan the plans for me so I will get them up and put some explanations on how it will work.

I’ve also spent some time looking at GPS navigation systems for the bus. I will also post a detailed account of what I’ve found.

So now that I’m back with my beloved computer, I’ll start posting regularly.

Happy travels!