This is torture, how do you guys do it?

[Adam G]

I've only had to wait two weeks to get my new Expanda, since putting the deposit down I've been obsessed with this damn thing! Every night I dream about it, every day I'm trawling these forums, my garage is full of stuff that I've bought to use with it, I've spent a couple of hours today making up a water proof bed end and my every thought is consumed by the desperate need to GTFO here and go camping!

I don't know how those who have to wait for months to get their new toys manage, this is torture!

 

[Holden_man]

Hi Adam,
We waited about 3 months, my survival tip, Drink a lot.......

Best thing we ever did for our family getting the panda, I feel ya pain.....

HM

 

[BUSH PALACE]

Yep you have all the symptoms of EXPANDAPHOBIA nothing you can do about it but ENJOY !!!!!!:hail:

 

[Brad]

Sounds like you have met the woman of your dreams Adam.
Alas, I know the feeling well.

 

[relgate]

Suspended animation can work. Otherwise try to take up a hobby or volunteer for a local charity.

Nah, just kidding. Nothing dulls the pain...

 

[Adam G]

Speaking of charities, I am heavily involved with VOCAL- Victims Of Crime Advocacy League. We help people in Victoria who are victims of major crimes against the person (murder, attempted murder, rape and very serious assault)

It's one of the reasons I need a holiday!

 

[jeff]

We bought one off the lot, no waiting . If we had wanted the opposition van it would have been 6 months wait, that was a major detterent

 

[Xpandafan]

For goodness sake @Adam G , you've got a bad case, but it's not the worst we've seen. Even I managed to wait a full two weeks without collapsing into a crying heap.*
I'm sorry all our professional counsellors were too busy to provide you with the level of support you think you need.
I'd gladly help you myself, but I'm a bit busy at the moment researching another mod for my Expanda.

Seriously, volunteering with VOCAL must be rewarding. I'm sure it helps keep life in perspective but is also sometimes emotionally and physically exhausting. You'll certainly appreciate those escapes in your Expanda to recharge your batteries.

As long-time volunteers ourselves, and now members of the "aged and outwardly idle" brigade Mrs XF and I are as busy as ever and never feel guilty about taking some time out for ourselves every so often.


(There is absolutely no truth to the rumour that I wanted to camp outside Prestige Jayco for the second week!)

 

[Wanda]

This topic is so appropriate for us too Adam G, spent the whole day at the Caravan and Camping show in Adelaide today. Went back to the Jayco stand a least 4 times, I'm sure they thought we were mad . The new van is so close now but still too far away.

 

[Xpandafan]

This topic is so appropriate for us too Adam G, spent the whole day at the Caravan and Camping show in Adelaide today. Went back to the Jayco stand a least 4 times, I'm sure they thought we were mad . The new van is so close now but still too far away.

It's OK. Jayco's business success is built on us mad people.

 

[17triton]

Good to hear your enjoying the wait Adam.

 

[Adam G]

@17triton - Stop poking me!

 

[Capt. Gadget]

Ooh you have got it bad, we ordered ours in Nov and took delivery in March that sucked big time dont worry it will be here before you know it!

 

[Soaring]

I've mentioned this in another thread. A idea to make the time go faster is to book un unpleasant medical procedure for the day after pickup. Ie prostate examination etc. time always flys preceding something like that!
By the way, you have it easy. I ordered mine in March, an then after waiting almost 5 months, with only 10 days to go, I've had to put the delivery date back to because of an O/S business trip...Hence the 00.00.00 timer.

 

[brotys]

2 weeks is not to long we had to wait 5 to 6 months that was a long time our 2 boys asked me every day were we getting van today dad that made fill like a life time but now all they ask can we go away .

 

[Adam G]

I want it now!

 

[Bmhdg76]

We were hoping for an update and to schedule pick up for ours today... No phone call
Hopefully will get date for hand over in the next day or so. The last week or two waiting is getting to be a killer!

 

[icetechaus]

New theme song for Expecting Expanda owners?

 

[Bmhdg76]

Got the call today... Friday week! Am a little bit happy! :biggrin-26:

 

[17triton]

Got the call today... Friday week! Am a little bit happy! :biggrin-26:

Good stuff! Are you ready for the longest week of your life?