The Grey Nomads - General

RosieW · RosieW

He wants to convert a Hino 7m Pantech to a motorhome. Anyone know anything about doing this - is it a good idea? We aren't in a hurry to get going - as of today, I am here for a research project for school, til proably middle of next year. And what about the truck - reliable?

Elle on Wheels · Elle on Wheels

G'day All I have seen a few Cabana vans come up on ebay recently. They have a pull down firbreglass bed extension.I've never heard of them and was wondering if anyone had had any experience with them. They look like a good solid and compact van and seem to be reasonably priced. Cheers Ellen

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We've only been home a week, and claimed to be tired, yet here we are planning another trip!! When travelling to the Gulf, I wanted to take a train ride on the Gulflander from Croyden to Normanton, but the question is, how do you go and visit Karumba if you've left your rig at Croyden? Has anybody been t...

lilly31 · lilly31

It monday morning a beautiful day and i want to be out there ..but no i cant be i have to go to work ... ...how many of you have work and live on the road or still do full time ...

kandagal · kandagal

Could someone tell me please - when arriving in Texas (Qld) from NSW is the camping to the left or right after crossing the river? We will be arriving there either tomorrow or next day. Please stop & say hi if in the area or passing. Kettle, tea,coffee are always ready.

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, I changed our name to the rocket and strop. It used to be Sharon but with two of us it was a bit confusing. what do you think of our "rocket?"

goinsoon · goinsoon

So SHMBO says to me as we were getting dressed to go to the club today "Brian do these pants make my bum look big" Why did I have to say. No of course not (I could have left it there but NO!! I had to add but your bum sure makes the bloody pants look big BUGGER I HURT -- Edited by goi...

Ma · Ma

It was great to finally put a face to the name Tiger5. Although we went to the same high school I can't honestly remember Jeff from way back then. We had a lovely couple of hours on the foreshore at Ulladulla "remembering way back when" Thanks for a nice morning Tige. In all the chatter going on...

Travel Bug · Travel Bug

Hi Everyone, Couldn't decide whether to post this in "Health", "Get Togethers", "Solos", any/all are applicable. Finally decided that "General" covers all. I haven't been on here for several days as I'm not feeling too well. I have a medical problem...

kandagal · kandagal

My chauffeur has his 66th birthday tomorrow. As he had lost his compass (which he likes to use when parking up so he can be sure of a direct line to the satellite for TV) so I bought him a new one (which he doesn't know about yet). So this morning he gets a bug in his bonnet & cleans out a drawer in which he t...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

This is easy & you all can help.. dont scratch you head like that because you are part way there all ready. Your aluminium cans. yes those ones that make you happy. you do recycle your cans dont you. then you should be, thats better. Next step; before you recycle your can you can go one step further,. Y...

animalcarer · animalcarer

Hi there everyone You are welcome to pull up for a couple of days. Where: Near Logan Hyperdome. Shailer park, Brisbane Power for plug in, and access to shower and toilet. Pets welcome. Message me, I check messages every day.

Landfall · Landfall

I have to attend a funeral tomorrow of a fellow veteran and a best friend. We visited his now widow again today and came away admiring her courage and spirit. She is still planning the presents and hamper for the Christmas get together for the veteran association of which I am President of. I go along to t...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

You just don't know who is going to come knocking on your door in the dead of night. Seriously. Last night about 8pm maybe 8.30pm Sitting in JazzinArounds van chatting, out at Greens Lake. When there was a knocking on the door. Opened it and this man says."You wouldn't have Marj in there would you&...

Fairy-Nuff · Fairy-Nuff

Home from my first trip. Ashort one-nighter at Jacobs Well. We had a great site where we could sit outside and watch the activity on the water. Lovely quiet park, except the birds were VERY noisy at daybreak. Of course we forgot something. The table and chairs. Luckily we weren' far from home so a quick c...

gubby · gubby

Well we're back home after our little excursion and we had a ball, the Outback Spectacular is a fantastic show would highly recommend it. Met GN's at Pimpama (Qld) and Green's Lake (Vic). Here is a few pics.

jonathan · jonathan

yep .. just needed to take a break .. the high standards of the GN Factor does draw on ones ability to maintain that daily routine .. Spending a few days now at a CP in Tamworth (til Monday) .. so jus' gonna sit an' watch the BATHURST CAR RACING .. and eat in between .. washed down occasionally with amber or re...

sucastja · sucastja

My daughter Carrie and I just had the most amazing experience yesterday in a group reading with John Edward. We flew to Sydney and were in a group of 75 hopeful people at an "intimate reading" with John. What an amazing guy!! Funny, amazingly accurate, and not bad looking either. He pick...

Beth54 · Beth54

The following letter was in my latest The Road Ahead, RACQ's members magazine. "When driving, we take into account the abilities of P and L platers and give them extra consideration. But what about drivers over 70? Why can't they have, say, a purple P plate, if they would like to display one? It w...

sharon · sharon

Hi everyone, I am the second sharon here so I decided to rename myself. I went to edit profile and changed my name but it has not worked. can anyone tell me how to change it or do i need to set up another account. thanks. sharon and strop

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	He's had a bright idea - help me! (Preview) He wants to convert a Hino 7m Pantech to a motorhome. Anyone know anything about doing this - is it a good idea? We aren't in a hurry to get going - as of today, I am here for a research project for school, til proably middle of next year. And what about the truck - reliable?	RosieW	21	1528	10:11 PM Oct 12, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
	Cabana Vans (Preview) G'day All I have seen a few Cabana vans come up on ebay recently. They have a pull down firbreglass bed extension.I've never heard of them and was wondering if anyone had had any experience with them. They look like a good solid and compact van and seem to be reasonably priced. Cheers Ellen	Elle on Wheels	5	2953	08:13 PM Oct 12, 2011 by Wombat 280
	Gulflander Train (Preview) We've only been home a week, and claimed to be tired, yet here we are planning another trip!! When travelling to the Gulf, I wanted to take a train ride on the Gulflander from Croyden to Normanton, but the question is, how do you go and visit Karumba if you've left your rig at Croyden? Has anybody been t...	Gerty Dancer	5	1373	06:35 PM Oct 12, 2011 by Vic
	It Monday Morning ....... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) It monday morning a beautiful day and i want to be out there ..but no i cant be i have to go to work ... ...how many of you have work and live on the road or still do full time ...	lilly31	37	2332	04:21 PM Oct 12, 2011 by goinsoon
	Texas (Preview) Could someone tell me please - when arriving in Texas (Qld) from NSW is the camping to the left or right after crossing the river? We will be arriving there either tomorrow or next day. Please stop & say hi if in the area or passing. Kettle, tea,coffee are always ready.	kandagal	4	1189	04:19 PM Oct 12, 2011 by goinsoon
	sharon changed to "the rocket" the rocket (Preview) Hi everyone, I changed our name to the rocket and strop. It used to be Sharon but with two of us it was a bit confusing. what do you think of our "rocket?"	the rocket	17	1429	08:58 AM Oct 12, 2011 by _wombat_
	IN TROUBLE AGAIN (Preview) So SHMBO says to me as we were getting dressed to go to the club today "Brian do these pants make my bum look big" Why did I have to say. No of course not (I could have left it there but NO!! I had to add but your bum sure makes the bloody pants look big BUGGER I HURT -- Edited by goi...	goinsoon	23	1421	08:52 AM Oct 12, 2011 by beiffe
	I MET A TIGER TODAY (Preview) It was great to finally put a face to the name Tiger5. Although we went to the same high school I can't honestly remember Jeff from way back then. We had a lovely couple of hours on the foreshore at Ulladulla "remembering way back when" Thanks for a nice morning Tige. In all the chatter going on...	Ma	2	759	10:22 PM Oct 11, 2011 by Ma
	Green's Lake... (Preview) Hi Everyone, Couldn't decide whether to post this in "Health", "Get Togethers", "Solos", any/all are applicable. Finally decided that "General" covers all. I haven't been on here for several days as I'm not feeling too well. I have a medical problem...	Travel Bug	13	957	07:42 PM Oct 11, 2011 by lilly31
	lost & found ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My chauffeur has his 66th birthday tomorrow. As he had lost his compass (which he likes to use when parking up so he can be sure of a direct line to the satellite for TV) so I bought him a new one (which he doesn't know about yet). So this morning he gets a bug in his bonnet & cleans out a drawer in which he t...	kandagal	31	1958	01:16 PM Oct 11, 2011 by 03_troopy
	YOU CAN HELP;; (Preview) This is easy & you all can help.. dont scratch you head like that because you are part way there all ready. Your aluminium cans. yes those ones that make you happy. you do recycle your cans dont you. then you should be, thats better. Next step; before you recycle your can you can go one step further,. Y...	justcruisin01	9	4237	01:07 PM Oct 11, 2011 by 03_troopy
	FREE PARKUP FOR NOMADS (Preview) Hi there everyone You are welcome to pull up for a couple of days. Where: Near Logan Hyperdome. Shailer park, Brisbane Power for plug in, and access to shower and toilet. Pets welcome. Message me, I check messages every day.	animalcarer	5	947	10:54 AM Oct 11, 2011 by Beth54
	Count your blessings. (Preview) I have to attend a funeral tomorrow of a fellow veteran and a best friend. We visited his now widow again today and came away admiring her courage and spirit. She is still planning the presents and hamper for the Christmas get together for the veteran association of which I am President of. I go along to t...	Landfall	10	1211	10:51 AM Oct 11, 2011 by Beth54
	Home from Greens Lake. (Preview) You just don't know who is going to come knocking on your door in the dead of night. Seriously. Last night about 8pm maybe 8.30pm Sitting in JazzinArounds van chatting, out at Greens Lake. When there was a knocking on the door. Opened it and this man says."You wouldn't have Marj in there would you&...	Happywanderer	18	1166	10:16 AM Oct 11, 2011 by Happywanderer
	First trip (Preview) Home from my first trip. Ashort one-nighter at Jacobs Well. We had a great site where we could sit outside and watch the activity on the water. Lovely quiet park, except the birds were VERY noisy at daybreak. Of course we forgot something. The table and chairs. Luckily we weren' far from home so a quick c...	Fairy-Nuff	13	887	09:42 PM Oct 10, 2011 by Boroma577
	Home Again..... (Preview) Well we're back home after our little excursion and we had a ball, the Outback Spectacular is a fantastic show would highly recommend it. Met GN's at Pimpama (Qld) and Green's Lake (Vic). Here is a few pics.	gubby	5	814	09:11 PM Oct 10, 2011 by HeadnHome
	.. taking "Time-Out" (Preview) yep .. just needed to take a break .. the high standards of the GN Factor does draw on ones ability to maintain that daily routine .. Spending a few days now at a CP in Tamworth (til Monday) .. so jus' gonna sit an' watch the BATHURST CAR RACING .. and eat in between .. washed down occasionally with amber or re...	jonathan	20	1077	08:04 PM Oct 10, 2011 by Smokeydk
	John Edward (Preview) My daughter Carrie and I just had the most amazing experience yesterday in a group reading with John Edward. We flew to Sydney and were in a group of 75 hopeful people at an "intimate reading" with John. What an amazing guy!! Funny, amazingly accurate, and not bad looking either. He pick...	sucastja	29	2877	07:17 PM Oct 10, 2011 by Ma
	PLATES FOR SENIORS? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The following letter was in my latest The Road Ahead, RACQ's members magazine. "When driving, we take into account the abilities of P and L platers and give them extra consideration. But what about drivers over 70? Why can't they have, say, a purple P plate, if they would like to display one? It w...	Beth54	40	2350	06:34 PM Oct 10, 2011 by Ma
	change of name (Preview) Hi everyone, I am the second sharon here so I decided to rename myself. I went to edit profile and changed my name but it has not worked. can anyone tell me how to change it or do i need to set up another account. thanks. sharon and strop	sharon	3	870	05:57 PM Oct 10, 2011 by sharon
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