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I know this is outrageous and am not sure yet if I'd do it but here goes. I am an RN, 45 years old and live in Brisbane Queensland Australia with my husband of 24 years. We have 2 sons 22 and 20 who are taking care of themselves now and consequently we would like to start travelling to places we've never been. I have always wanted to travel to the US and have a look around (especially your national parks). I do however recognise that when travelling to places never visited before not only can this be daunting, but it also means one is caught in the tourist trap. Usually the only experiences are those designated by tour operators and the little gems get missed.

So here is my idea. What if a nurse and their family in America would like to visit Australia, specifically Queensland, but were put off by the same things I mentioned above. What if that nurse and I became friends online and we got comfortable enough with each other over time that I would be happy for them to come visit with us and we could show them around. Then, what if the experience was so great that the American nurse felt OK about us coming to visit them and they could show us around. Wouldn't that be great. Anybody interested in exploring this idea with me further please feel free to email me so we can make tentative steps towards this goal. Sounds great to me...... Hope to hear from an interested person/s soon.

Roxane email: [email protected]

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must be a bit scary this concept!! I see 21 have had a look at my proposal but no responses as yet. Well how about we forget the visiting stuff and just get friendly. I'm really interesting you know, really....LOL :), and quite normal despite my outrageous suggestion. (What's normal anyway)

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Specializes in OB.

I e-mailed you - did you receive it?

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That does sound wonderful. Unfortunately I'm in school and in no position to take a vacation now. I spent 3 months in Queensland in 1995 and loved it!!

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melanie, I wasn't expecting anyone to come and visit me in the near future, these things take time. I do thank you for you kind words though. Glad you had a great time in Brisbane....paradise on earth

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Specializes in ICU.

It surely is :D

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I don't see the idea as outrageous at all -- makes sense to me. Lots of nurses meet on this BB (or others) and become online friends, later to visit in person. Why would it be any different because you are in a different country?

Welcome to the board. Stay around, and you'll make plenty of friends here.

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Specializes in HIV/AIDS, Dementia, Psych.

I met my husband online :D We then met one of our best friends online...who then met HIS wife online...and now we're all great friends!

And none of us are freaks or weirdos (well, except for on the weekends!!!) :D

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I too have made many friends online, and just last year , a friend from Texas came over to stay with me ( melbourne) and we had a great time! Mind you , we had been online buddies for 4 years , but it was as if we knew each other so well.

Good Luck! I think it is a great idea, house swapping is also an option

Cheers

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

what a cool idea. but til my kids are older, i could never do this. oh how i would LOVE to tho....

i want more than anything to see australia and new zealand.

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Specializes in ICU.

Yup!!! Brisbane or Brizzy is one of the best places on earth!!! Better climate than Melbourne, cleaner than Sydney ummm I could go on but I won't rub it in:D:roll

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Specializes in Everything except surgery.
Originally posted by bagladyrn

I e-mailed you - did you receive it?

:rotfl: :roll Some how I just KNEW you would respond badladyrn:rotfl: :roll!!! YOU GO gurl!

ozzierock, let me tell you that you couldn't pick a better person than this lady right here...seriously! :D

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