The Grey Nomads - General

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We've had our education expanded. We took a guided tour of an operating Hay Street Brothel in Kalgoorlie, and thoroughly enjoyed it. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and there was no sleaze. Best $18 we've spent in a long time!!! We recommend it, if you come through Kalgoorlie, you can book through the v...

Dave83 · Dave83

Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone here has Meniere's Disease, and if so, how do you manage your symptoms while travelling? What sort of unique challenges do you face, and how do you overcome them on the road?

lilly31 · lilly31

Just had lovely day with some mates went seen the movie ..The Help .... Go see it ladies you will feel empowerd as a women i'm sure ...Great move for all ..some men might like it but i think it more a girls movie..... -- Edited by lilly31 on Sunday 11th of September 2011 02:21:38 PM

blaze · blaze

Well we are currently staying in the Kalgan river C/P and had been here a day and met a onderful lady named Colleen and find out she is member COL on the forum, hasnt post much of late but does have a read, Colleen then introduced me to Graham who is also a member but hasnt been on for sometime. So in the covers...

Vic · Vic

There was some glitch on the forum that prevented me and some others from signing on, could get the main page but when I tried to sign in all I got was a blank blue page. Reported same to Cindy who had the problem rectified. Thanks Cindy ! At first I thought the Wombat had me banned for cruelty to Wombats but...

New members · suenterry

Hi, Having both recently retired we are about to become grey nomads for the first time. Our new Jayco Conquest is ready to be picked up in Hobart at the end of the month. We are totally new at all this and have been reading the forum picking up on ideas etc. Going to head off next year when Tassie starts getti...

Technomad · Technomad

Nice to meet you and your husband, Gerty. By now you should be at Fraser Range. Hope it is as good as the reports indicate. Safe trip, Graham.

lilly31 · lilly31

September 11 ten years on .. I remember where i was and what i was doing .. and i say most of us do ..... Let's hope we dont see anything like at again tomorrow

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Just had happy hour with Cupie at St george, QLD.Thanks for being able to put faces to names, It was very enjoyable.

dazren · dazren

Well after 6-8 months of looking i have finally bought the new van, It was a very confusing time, and i feel a great sense of relief, that i do not have to look at any more bl--dy vans, the weekends are mine again 'whoopee' The van i decided on is a 18'6'' Lotus Sprint with full rear ensuite, and all the other...

ozjohn · ozjohn

How many more vanners have to die or be maimed before the authorities act? Almost everyday on various Forums or in newspapers I read of another tragic caravan accident. I feel that it maybe time (Maybe overdue) to introduce driver education/profiency testing together with licence endorcement tog...

milo · milo

Dad and I are in Adelaide,had a couple great days at our cousins caravan park in Meningie, now at Adelaide shores cp till wednesday.. Was such a good run into adelaide thismorning bar the weather was off n on heavy rain,,, still not sure whats up with our fridge,or with our inhouse battery indicator lig...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Hi Peoples! We are in Childers at the moment helping a couple look after 3 very lively pre-teen kids while there dads away working for a week at a time. The mom works full time & is also on call at any time so is rather stressed & often not home, sometimes the job can be full on. We're finally on our wa...

kandagal · kandagal

Yesterday we drove in the Suzuki to Melbourne to visit an old friend. He is 97 years old & blind but he completely looks after his wife who is 90 & has full blown alzheimers. The only help he has is a cleaner comes in once a week & he has meals on wheels 3 days a week. He could probably get a lot mo...

kandagal · kandagal

I should have mentioned (for those who don't know) this camp ground is near Elmore, Vic

kandagal · kandagal

We are leaving here tomorrow on our way north. Spent a week here at Avoka Farm Stay & it's been a great spot. Such friendly people. Even let me win when playing cards. Lots of animals to see & feed. If you're coming this way I can recommend it.

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

..enjoying a fabulous day in Onslow. Nicely warm, and not humid. The midgies are a minor pest, but the old aerogard keeps them at bay for a whileC/Park 50 meteres from the waters edge, with views out to Thevenard and the gas/oil rigs. Impressive flares at night.. Have spent most of the time free camping...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Chambers of the Black Hand. www.blackopalsaustralia.com We done this tour today, It will just blow your mind. If you are ever in Lighting Ridge dont leave without seeing this. Walk among 14 years of one mans passion, Dinosaurs, 10ft high Budda, Angels, Jungle Cats,Super hero's & Egyptian Cham...

jeannette · jeannette

Hello fellow travellers, Finally made decisions, unbelievable, I was thinking this would never happen lol. Rick did major research into the vehicle. If you remember previous postings we needed something we could put the big FJR Yamaha motor bike in or on. We test drove many and researched reviews o...

Vic · Vic

Just heard from a contact in the RV industry that Western Caravans in WA have gone broke, nothing on their website so can't veryify that, don't know anymore about it at the moment. Their vans are sold along with other makes by a major WA caravan retailer, but made by Western in WA.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Guided Tour in Kalgoorlie ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We've had our education expanded. We took a guided tour of an operating Hay Street Brothel in Kalgoorlie, and thoroughly enjoyed it. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and there was no sleaze. Best $18 we've spent in a long time!!! We recommend it, if you come through Kalgoorlie, you can book through the v...	Gerty Dancer	31	2108	02:11 PM Sep 12, 2011 by Vic
	Meniere's Disease (Preview) Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone here has Meniere's Disease, and if so, how do you manage your symptoms while travelling? What sort of unique challenges do you face, and how do you overcome them on the road?	Dave83	1	817	08:24 AM Sep 12, 2011 by animalcarer
	The Help (Preview) Just had lovely day with some mates went seen the movie ..The Help .... Go see it ladies you will feel empowerd as a women i'm sure ...Great move for all ..some men might like it but i think it more a girls movie..... -- Edited by lilly31 on Sunday 11th of September 2011 02:21:38 PM	lilly31	5	648	05:16 AM Sep 12, 2011 by GarrynLyn
	Mini Meet up at Kalgan river c/p (Preview) Well we are currently staying in the Kalgan river C/P and had been here a day and met a onderful lady named Colleen and find out she is member COL on the forum, hasnt post much of late but does have a read, Colleen then introduced me to Graham who is also a member but hasnt been on for sometime. So in the covers...	blaze	3	674	11:47 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
	Back From Coventry (Preview) There was some glitch on the forum that prevented me and some others from signing on, could get the main page but when I tried to sign in all I got was a blank blue page. Reported same to Cindy who had the problem rectified. Thanks Cindy ! At first I thought the Wombat had me banned for cruelty to Wombats but...	Vic	6	661	10:32 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Vic
	New members (Preview) Hi, Having both recently retired we are about to become grey nomads for the first time. Our new Jayco Conquest is ready to be picked up in Hobart at the end of the month. We are totally new at all this and have been reading the forum picking up on ideas etc. Going to head off next year when Tassie starts getti...	suenterry	9	907	10:27 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Vic
	Gerty at Fraser Range (Preview) Nice to meet you and your husband, Gerty. By now you should be at Fraser Range. Hope it is as good as the reports indicate. Safe trip, Graham.	Technomad	1	637	09:30 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	September 11 (Preview) September 11 ten years on .. I remember where i was and what i was doing .. and i say most of us do ..... Let's hope we dont see anything like at again tomorrow	lilly31	9	841	08:53 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Happy! (Preview) Just had happy hour with Cupie at St george, QLD.Thanks for being able to put faces to names, It was very enjoyable.	justcruisin01	20	928	05:55 PM Sep 11, 2011 by _wombat_
	New Van, (Preview) Well after 6-8 months of looking i have finally bought the new van, It was a very confusing time, and i feel a great sense of relief, that i do not have to look at any more bl--dy vans, the weekends are mine again 'whoopee' The van i decided on is a 18'6'' Lotus Sprint with full rear ensuite, and all the other...	dazren	8	870	05:10 PM Sep 11, 2011 by 2weis
	Education for our protection (Preview) How many more vanners have to die or be maimed before the authorities act? Almost everyday on various Forums or in newspapers I read of another tragic caravan accident. I feel that it maybe time (Maybe overdue) to introduce driver education/profiency testing together with licence endorcement tog...	ozjohn	19	1603	05:06 PM Sep 11, 2011 by ozjohn
	In adelaide (Preview) Dad and I are in Adelaide,had a couple great days at our cousins caravan park in Meningie, now at Adelaide shores cp till wednesday.. Was such a good run into adelaide thismorning bar the weather was off n on heavy rain,,, still not sure whats up with our fridge,or with our inhouse battery indicator lig...	milo	2	642	09:48 AM Sep 11, 2011 by milo
	De-stressing on the Sth Qld coast (Preview) Hi Peoples! We are in Childers at the moment helping a couple look after 3 very lively pre-teen kids while there dads away working for a week at a time. The mom works full time & is also on call at any time so is rather stressed & often not home, sometimes the job can be full on. We're finally on our wa...	Hylda&Jon	16	1071	09:25 AM Sep 11, 2011 by Beth54
	A tough oldie (Preview) Yesterday we drove in the Suzuki to Melbourne to visit an old friend. He is 97 years old & blind but he completely looks after his wife who is 90 & has full blown alzheimers. The only help he has is a cleaner comes in once a week & he has meals on wheels 3 days a week. He could probably get a lot mo...	kandagal	11	953	10:53 PM Sep 10, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
	Aysons Reserve (Preview) I should have mentioned (for those who don't know) this camp ground is near Elmore, Vic	kandagal	0	630	08:09 PM Sep 10, 2011 by kandagal
	Good spot at Avoka (Preview) We are leaving here tomorrow on our way north. Spent a week here at Avoka Farm Stay & it's been a great spot. Such friendly people. Even let me win when playing cards. Lots of animals to see & feed. If you're coming this way I can recommend it.	kandagal	6	639	05:34 PM Sep 10, 2011 by _wombat_
	Travelling north (Preview) ..enjoying a fabulous day in Onslow. Nicely warm, and not humid. The midgies are a minor pest, but the old aerogard keeps them at bay for a whileC/Park 50 meteres from the waters edge, with views out to Thevenard and the gas/oil rigs. Impressive flares at night.. Have spent most of the time free camping...	Bent Axle Bob	5	997	05:22 PM Sep 10, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	UNBELIEVABLE!!! (Preview) Chambers of the Black Hand. www.blackopalsaustralia.com We done this tour today, It will just blow your mind. If you are ever in Lighting Ridge dont leave without seeing this. Walk among 14 years of one mans passion, Dinosaurs, 10ft high Budda, Angels, Jungle Cats,Super hero's & Egyptian Cham...	justcruisin01	10	1093	05:17 PM Sep 10, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Finally chosen the vehicle and van (Preview) Hello fellow travellers, Finally made decisions, unbelievable, I was thinking this would never happen lol. Rick did major research into the vehicle. If you remember previous postings we needed something we could put the big FJR Yamaha motor bike in or on. We test drove many and researched reviews o...	jeannette	10	976	04:35 PM Sep 10, 2011 by jeannette
	Western Caravans - WA - Gone Broke? (Preview) Just heard from a contact in the RV industry that Western Caravans in WA have gone broke, nothing on their website so can't veryify that, don't know anymore about it at the moment. Their vans are sold along with other makes by a major WA caravan retailer, but made by Western in WA.	Vic	3	1682	07:39 AM Sep 10, 2011 by _wombat_
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