The Grey Nomads - General

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

With reference to Cindy's article on the fee being charged to travellers on the road from the highway accross lease-hold land to the Bungle Bungle National Park, we were there at the end of June before this charge was instigated. The road in is about 50 km's and it took us a little over 2 hours in the Prado...

jules47 · jules47

Pulled into our showgrounds cp this week - a converted bus - at least 40ft - towing a caravan - probably 17ft - did a double take when I first saw it. Will try and get a picture tomorrow when I head over to showgrounds.

JW · JW

I am planning my retirement and becoming a nomad and am seeking advice please. I have a nice car that I dont really want to sell but it seems that only 4wd or AWD are in all the media. My car is a 6cyl 2500cc sedan with a gross trailer weight braked of 1500 kg, max torque of 252Nm and max power of 153kw. Am I dream...

Helena · Helena

Hi all I am Bill Helena's husband don't know if I am on the right site for this question but when we were camping put the skirting on the van however when we took it off the stud on the van came out has anyone had this trouble and if so how can I put another stud on the van Thanks for any help. Bill.

Lat 38 · Lat 38

With the recent tragic loss of another solo traveller in the outback, I'm wondering just how many GN's actually carry an EPIRB in their van, or a personal unit when exploring, fosicking, fishing etc. I'm hoping EVERYONE has one. The outback is just as hostile as the sea and anyone venturing 3klm off s...

Vic · Vic

This was posted by a member on another forum, put out by Family Parks, and is worth repeating here; In Tribal Drum [Family Parks] news letter. Consider others at all times Observe the rules of caravan park, recreational areas, National park and forestry areas. Demonstrate a responsible attitude...

beachball57 · beachball57

ok so this is buyer beware, i do a fair bit of "shopping" on ebay, infact i like ebay a lot but a recent purchase has turned into somewhat of a nightmare i was buying so amping gear and some stuff for my landyacht funly enough from the same seller, well to cut a long store short after some messa...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

pics from wombat

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Cindy mentioned in her latest mailbag about a story on the magical waters at the Moree Spa. Have also seen other people mention it and bumped into people in my travels who were staying over night there. I can't find the original story of Cindy's, must have been away when it was put up. Have scrolled throu...

rosco · rosco

Check these out

Dunco · Dunco

Wombat, found this link through the TC Communications site, so perhaps you could have another go at winning a Sat phone http://natgeotv.com.au/win/entryform.aspx?id=61 -- Edited by Dunco on Wednesday 27th of July 2011 12:20:53 PM

Vic · Vic

Recent events have shown me that these people are still around and always will be. I was reminded of a couple of lines from my "bible", Desiderata; "Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is" h...

Dunco · Dunco

http://swns.com/five-expensive-cars-in-monaco-pile-up-271520.html

_wombat_ · _wombat_

for Jules47

bill12 · bill12

Hi, Marg. How is Myrtle going. Has the heart transplant taken place , yet? Lots of GNs waiting wish hushed breath..........

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

I wonder why we are being censored on the site. Information given about a rally against the Carbon tax was information that people have a right to know about. The original topic was never political it was only information about a rally.It neither promoted or was against any party. Smacks of Big Broth...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Having arrived in Broome and set up our van in a precious hard to get site, we said Hullo to our neighbors, some of whom were friendly but others didnt even answer. Around 5 a large group gathered around the communal BBQ which is right beside our awning, enjoyed a noisy happy hour then cooked their dinner...

tonyd · tonyd

OK, I'll try again. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CANBERRA RALLY THREAD? I would appreciate the courtesy of a reply, rather than an anonymous axing. We're all big boys and girls now, not children. Tony

delapan · delapan

hi all, left burren junction (rain and mud) and came up to boomi (boom eye) to the artesian spa at the community run caravan park, a really top spot, new amenities block, shop, spa pool, lap pool and todlers pool. you have to pay to get into the swimming area $4 per adult (2 sessions a day) but a week at a powe...

DellieMay · DellieMay

While travelling homealong the H/way near Blackwater recently, I heard a woman 's voice on the 2 way, obviously a Wide Load Pilot... After a while, I thought....Wonder if that's CG, so I got on the 2 way and asked if it was ........she said yep it was. Now I'm wondering if it really was. I hope it was as I get...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Bungles Road Fee (Preview) With reference to Cindy's article on the fee being charged to travellers on the road from the highway accross lease-hold land to the Bungle Bungle National Park, we were there at the end of June before this charge was instigated. The road in is about 50 km's and it took us a little over 2 hours in the Prado...	Gerty Dancer	3	902	09:00 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Bus towing caravan (Preview) Pulled into our showgrounds cp this week - a converted bus - at least 40ft - towing a caravan - probably 17ft - did a double take when I first saw it. Will try and get a picture tomorrow when I head over to showgrounds.	jules47	8	1821	06:52 PM Jul 30, 2011 by chris & terry
	Am I dreamin'? (Preview) I am planning my retirement and becoming a nomad and am seeking advice please. I have a nice car that I dont really want to sell but it seems that only 4wd or AWD are in all the media. My car is a 6cyl 2500cc sedan with a gross trailer weight braked of 1500 kg, max torque of 252Nm and max power of 153kw. Am I dream...	JW	14	1351	05:32 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	stud on van (Preview) Hi all I am Bill Helena's husband don't know if I am on the right site for this question but when we were camping put the skirting on the van however when we took it off the stud on the van came out has anyone had this trouble and if so how can I put another stud on the van Thanks for any help. Bill.	Helena	15	1304	04:53 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Helena
	EPIRB's for travellers (Preview) With the recent tragic loss of another solo traveller in the outback, I'm wondering just how many GN's actually carry an EPIRB in their van, or a personal unit when exploring, fosicking, fishing etc. I'm hoping EVERYONE has one. The outback is just as hostile as the sea and anyone venturing 3klm off s...	Lat 38	22	1510	04:28 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	RV Code Of Ethics - By Family Parks (Preview) This was posted by a member on another forum, put out by Family Parks, and is worth repeating here; In Tribal Drum [Family Parks] news letter. Consider others at all times Observe the rules of caravan park, recreational areas, National park and forestry areas. Demonstrate a responsible attitude...	Vic	13	1525	03:04 PM Jul 30, 2011 by Ron and Shirley
	buyer beware (Preview) ok so this is buyer beware, i do a fair bit of "shopping" on ebay, infact i like ebay a lot but a recent purchase has turned into somewhat of a nightmare i was buying so amping gear and some stuff for my landyacht funly enough from the same seller, well to cut a long store short after some messa...	beachball57	14	1276	08:38 PM Jul 29, 2011 by jack biggles
	Beth54 your turn (Preview) pics from wombat	_wombat_	8	922	08:03 PM Jul 29, 2011 by Beth54
	Moree Spa? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Cindy mentioned in her latest mailbag about a story on the magical waters at the Moree Spa. Have also seen other people mention it and bumped into people in my travels who were staying over night there. I can't find the original story of Cindy's, must have been away when it was put up. Have scrolled throu...	Happywanderer	38	8077	05:07 PM Jul 29, 2011 by whiteman
	Thanks Wombat (Preview) Check these out	rosco	3	575	11:10 AM Jul 29, 2011 by rosco
	Wombat - another satphone on offer (Preview) Wombat, found this link through the TC Communications site, so perhaps you could have another go at winning a Sat phone http://natgeotv.com.au/win/entryform.aspx?id=61 -- Edited by Dunco on Wednesday 27th of July 2011 12:20:53 PM	Dunco	3	768	06:42 AM Jul 29, 2011 by _wombat_
	Liars, Cheats, Thieves and Good Guys (Preview) Recent events have shown me that these people are still around and always will be. I was reminded of a couple of lines from my "bible", Desiderata; "Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is" h...	Vic	17	2417	03:33 AM Jul 29, 2011 by Vic
	Wish I witnessed this..... (Preview) http://swns.com/five-expensive-cars-in-monaco-pile-up-271520.html	Dunco	2	811	10:08 PM Jul 28, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	My Baby (Preview) for Jules47	_wombat_	11	1146	09:41 PM Jul 28, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Any news on MYRTLE? (Preview) Hi, Marg. How is Myrtle going. Has the heart transplant taken place , yet? Lots of GNs waiting wish hushed breath..........	bill12	29	971	09:26 PM Jul 28, 2011 by Travel Bug
	Anti Carbon Tax (closed) (Preview) I wonder why we are being censored on the site. Information given about a rally against the Carbon tax was information that people have a right to know about. The original topic was never political it was only information about a rally.It neither promoted or was against any party. Smacks of Big Broth...	Yuglamron	1	738	09:47 AM Jul 28, 2011 by Webmaster
	Caravan Park cliques ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Having arrived in Broome and set up our van in a precious hard to get site, we said Hullo to our neighbors, some of whom were friendly but others didnt even answer. Around 5 a large group gathered around the communal BBQ which is right beside our awning, enjoyed a noisy happy hour then cooked their dinner...	Gerty Dancer	73	4566	10:22 PM Jul 27, 2011 by jules47
	Canberra rally (closed) (Preview) OK, I'll try again. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CANBERRA RALLY THREAD? I would appreciate the courtesy of a reply, rather than an anonymous axing. We're all big boys and girls now, not children. Tony	tonyd	5	892	09:08 PM Jul 27, 2011 by Webmaster
	Boomi NSW (Preview) hi all, left burren junction (rain and mud) and came up to boomi (boom eye) to the artesian spa at the community run caravan park, a really top spot, new amenities block, shop, spa pool, lap pool and todlers pool. you have to pay to get into the swimming area $4 per adult (2 sessions a day) but a week at a powe...	delapan	7	3738	08:19 PM Jul 27, 2011 by lilly31
	Was that you CG.? (Preview) While travelling homealong the H/way near Blackwater recently, I heard a woman 's voice on the 2 way, obviously a Wide Load Pilot... After a while, I thought....Wonder if that's CG, so I got on the 2 way and asked if it was ........she said yep it was. Now I'm wondering if it really was. I hope it was as I get...	DellieMay	12	914	06:45 PM Jul 27, 2011 by Beth54
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