Fear Conquering & Skydiving Over Queensland


Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane has become one of those ultimate bucket list items.

Like living to 120 years old or climbing Mount Everest.

Of the three, the most feasible to me was the jump.

Which turned out to be a bit odd, because there was no… CONTINUE READING >>


Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane has become one of those ultimate bucket list items.

Like living to 120 years old or climbing Mount Everest.

Of the three, the most feasible to me was the jump.

Which turned out to be a bit odd, because there was no… CONTINUE READING >>

Veronica Gives Skydiving a Go!


Who knew nostrils could stretch so far? Watch as Veronica “jumps” from 10,000 feet over what has to be the most beautiful place to “fly”!… Read the whole, crazy adventure here! or enlarge video>>


Who knew nostrils could stretch so far? Watch as Veronica “jumps” from 10,000 feet over what has to be the most beautiful place to “fly”!… Read the whole, crazy adventure here! or enlarge video>>

Why Do People Like Us Even Have Kids?

“Tell me why when a person says they enjoy the empty nest another person counters with – Oh, but I am close to my kids. ARGH”

Receiving this sort of frustrated tweet is not uncommon for us, this one came while sitting with our morning coffee in a hotel cafe.

I had just returned from using the lobby bathroom where I overheard a cell phone conversation in the stall next to me.

Yes, I admit I was eavesdropping – but I have two lame excuses.

1) We had just… CONTINUE READING >>

“Tell me why when a person says they enjoy the empty nest another person counters with – Oh, but I am close to my kids. ARGH”

Receiving this sort of frustrated tweet is not uncommon for us, this one came while sitting with our morning coffee in a hotel cafe.

I had just returned from using the lobby bathroom where I overheard a cell phone conversation in the stall next to me.

Yes, I admit I was eavesdropping – but I have two lame excuses.

1) We had just… CONTINUE READING >>

Our Stars Came Out to Shine: Going Gypsy’s Release Party!

There are few words to describe our feelings about the outpouring of love and wonderfulness that was Going Gypsy‘s release party.

So, very unlike our wordy selves, we shall let pictures say the thousand words.

As if a thousand words could ever be enough… CONTINUE READING >>

There are few words to describe our feelings about the outpouring of love and wonderfulness that was Going Gypsy‘s release party.

So, very unlike our wordy selves, we shall let pictures say the thousand words.

As if a thousand words could ever be enough… CONTINUE READING >>

Where Do You Go to Recharge? Meet Me at Women at Woodstock!

We women over 50 have lost the stupid hang-ups and false competition of our early days; we have learned the impact that banding together for one another brings.

It’s quite spectacular! CONTINUE READING >> 

We women over 50 have lost the stupid hang-ups and false competition of our early days; we have learned the impact that banding together for one another brings.

It’s quite spectacular! CONTINUE READING >> 

Your GypsyNesters Couldn’t Be More Thankful to…

Very funny Going Gypsy review from Boomeresque! jen Hear us discussing Going Gypsy on JenningWire!
Thanks to the folks at Go Nomad for the review! The folks at food travelist also put in their two cents!
Destinations, Detours and Dreams interviewed us about Going Gypsy – and more! GypsyNesters on Grandparents.com! Grandparents.com profiled us – and other folks who think outside of the retirement box!

And that’s not all! See more Going Gypsy News!
Very funny Going Gypsy review from Boomeresque! jen Hear us discussing Going Gypsy on JenningWire!
Thanks to the folks at Go Nomad for the review! The folks at food travelist also put in their two cents!
Destinations, Detours and Dreams interviewed us about Going Gypsy – and more! GypsyNesters on Grandparents.com! Grandparents.com profiled us – and other folks who think outside of the retirement box!

And that’s not all! See more Going Gypsy News!