A few days on my own
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382325)
Rockingham, Australia
May 10, 2023 8:08am CST
My brother-in-law lost a grandson to a brain tumour. The little boy was about eight when he died. His twin brothers were only very young when he died. I’m not sure what memories they have of him.
The twins are now about 19 and one is riding his bike across most of Australia (Perth to Melbourne) to raise funds for a children’s cancer charity. The distance is 3,418 kms (2,124 miles). However, he has had some hassles with punctures and breakdowns so tomorrow Vince and his brother are heading off to take spare parts and help him on his way again. It will take over a day for them to reach him. They will follow him for the best part of a day then head home again.
The distance is a challenge for starters but crossing the Nullarbor Plain increases the difficulties. There are roadhouses every several hundred miles but no water in between so he is carrying almost all his own supplies.
So I will have a blissful 3 or 4 days on my own. I need to think up something nice to do that I wouldn’t normally do.
The photo shows the barrenness of the Nullarbor and the part of the road that goes for 146.6 kms (91.1 miles) without a bend.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
11 May 23
@JudyEv - We drove in the California desert, so we have experienced. Italy is 1.185 km north to south and 381 km east to west, but I think there is not a single road with no bend for kilometers.
Switzerland is a very small country, but we have the longest tunnel in the world: Gotthard Base Tunnel 57 Km long. My nightmare when we have to go from south to north.
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@JudyEv (382325)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 May 23
One of our Singaporean friends couldn't get her around our distances so we used to say from this town to that was two Singapores or whatever. I found that Switzerland is 350 kms east to west and 220 kms north to south so I can understand it's hard for you to imagine.2 people like this
@BarBaraPrz (51837)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
10 May 23
146.6 kms without a bend... yeah, I guess if there's nothing in the way, why bend the road?
Hmmm. What to do on your own? You could go out to some honky tonk, get roaring drunk and pick up a couple sailors...
Or, maybe not.
There's always the rearrange the furniture or Vince's sock drawer option...
Cook something you like that he doesn't care for. Enjoy the solitude.
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@FourWalls (86778)
• United States
10 May 23
Now, you see, that’s the difference in logic and US government thinking. The government would make the road curvy, and spend a few billion dollars to make artificial hills. 
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@Fleura (35069)
• United Kingdom
19 May 23
@FourWalls @BarBaraPrz 'I guess if there's nothing in the way, why bend the road?'
You know if the road is long enough, you eventually have to bend it to compensate for the curvature of the Earth!
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@DaddyEvil (174590)
• United States
10 May 23
Oh, WOW! I hope the rest of his ride goes smoother for him and he makes it okay.
I'm trying to think of something I can suggest for your "me" time but can't think of anything... I hope you come up with something interesting and fun to do.
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@DaddyEvil (174590)
• United States
11 May 23
@JudyEv If that's what you REALLY want to do, then I don't see a problem with it. (I was thinking more about you going to visit friends you haven't seen in a long time, but you do you. 
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@JudyEv (382325)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 May 23
@DaddyEvil I hear you but I quite like just having time alone.
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@wolfgirl569 (135910)
• Marion, Ohio
11 May 23
@JudyEv I hope you have a nice few days
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@JudyEv (382325)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 May 23
@wolfgirl569 Thanks. They were delayed and have only just left. It's 1250 kms to get to the bike-rider.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
11 May 23
That's really a tough job. Hope he raises a good amount and reaches home safely.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
12 May 23
@JudyEv Wishing him a hassle free journey and a good end.
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I must applaud him for riding his bike to raise funds for cancer. That's a good and brave man up there.
Enjoy your alone time and happy MyLotting.
@allknowing (153529)
• India
11 May 23
You need that space sometimes. Make the best of it
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
11 May 23
@JudyEv If that is an enjoyable activity go for it
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@FourWalls (86778)
• United States
10 May 23
I’m glad they’re using their sadness for something productive. Many people will do that.
I’m glad Vince is going to help, and that’ll give you time to rest and recover from that trip to Ireland!
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@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
11 May 23
That looks like really barren territory. I'd be fearful of traveling that road alone. It's great that Vince and his brother are going to help him out. That's quite an endeavor. I wish him a lot of luck. Enjoy your me time.
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@angelitovillegas (1360)
• Angeles City, Philippines
10 May 23
To keep you busy for 3-4 days try something new you haven't done before You could also try cooking foods you haven't prepared before, or you could also have general cleaning at your house and declutter. Just look around you, you will always find something new to do! Enjoy and have fun!
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@snowy22315 (209073)
• United States
10 May 23
Time to relax and do the things Vince doesn't want you to do I guess. Why didn't you want to go on the trip?
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
10 May 23
Have fun and some nice relaxing time for yourself Judy.
I pray Vince, the boy, and your brother in law will be safe.
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@JudyEv (382325)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 May 23
@RebeccasFarm They were delayed and have only just got going. They have 1250 kms just to get to him.
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@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
10 May 23
That is quite a challenging trip.
Enjoy your me time.
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