Yorkshirefreckles
LIFE MEMBER
So although I'm not a new member as such, having been the "other half" of Techno ever since we started MHing, I now find myself a solo traveller since his death in January. First, I had to sell our 'van because, as many of you will know if you've followed his posts, it is big and complicated and he never taught me how to do the "man stuff" 
. So it was too much for me to manage and I was lucky enough to sell it to some very good and wonderful friends, also MHF members, who will treasure it and enjoy it. So then I had to decide whether or not to continue MHing. Somehow, I couldn't see myself holidaying in any other way and so I decided that I would buy a van for myself, which was more manageable within my capabilities. I've put a deposit down on a Rapido 600FF which has the perfect layout for me, with lots of living space for during the day and a drop down bed for use at night. I'm delighted with the van and can't wait to pick it up in the next week.
It's daunting, I won't lie. I have many friends on this forum, for whom I'm grateful. I'm down for my first "off grid" rally in August and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there. But it won't be easy. Every journey will hold memories; every encounter will be tinged with sadness. But I think Techno would want me to carry on MHing, and I think he'll be watching over me as I take my first faltering steps as a solo traveller.
If we meet up, please remember I'm not Techno! I don't know anything technical; I can't do anything technical. I'll be asking YOU for advice this time round! Please ask me about him; don't feel like you have to avoid him as a subject of conversation. I'll be happy to talk about him and your memories of him; it may make me sad sometimes, but that's normal; it may make me cry often, but again that's normal. I'm taking one day at a time and that includes a new life on the road, travelling on my own. I'm happy in my own company, so I don't expect to be lonely but there will be times when I'm completely at sea, when something happens which I don't know how to deal with. So please be here on this forum, ready with answers, anecdotes and support when the proverbial hits the fan in my new van!!
I look forward to seeing you all on my travels. Thanks for reading.
. So it was too much for me to manage and I was lucky enough to sell it to some very good and wonderful friends, also MHF members, who will treasure it and enjoy it. So then I had to decide whether or not to continue MHing. Somehow, I couldn't see myself holidaying in any other way and so I decided that I would buy a van for myself, which was more manageable within my capabilities. I've put a deposit down on a Rapido 600FF which has the perfect layout for me, with lots of living space for during the day and a drop down bed for use at night. I'm delighted with the van and can't wait to pick it up in the next week.It's daunting, I won't lie. I have many friends on this forum, for whom I'm grateful. I'm down for my first "off grid" rally in August and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there. But it won't be easy. Every journey will hold memories; every encounter will be tinged with sadness. But I think Techno would want me to carry on MHing, and I think he'll be watching over me as I take my first faltering steps as a solo traveller.
If we meet up, please remember I'm not Techno! I don't know anything technical; I can't do anything technical. I'll be asking YOU for advice this time round! Please ask me about him; don't feel like you have to avoid him as a subject of conversation. I'll be happy to talk about him and your memories of him; it may make me sad sometimes, but that's normal; it may make me cry often, but again that's normal. I'm taking one day at a time and that includes a new life on the road, travelling on my own. I'm happy in my own company, so I don't expect to be lonely but there will be times when I'm completely at sea, when something happens which I don't know how to deal with. So please be here on this forum, ready with answers, anecdotes and support when the proverbial hits the fan in my new van!!
I look forward to seeing you all on my travels. Thanks for reading.
so pleased you've made a decision to continue enjoying MoHo holidays! Look forward to seeing you at Drax xx
