The Grey Nomads - General

wanna-go2 · wanna-go2

Hi Guys, I would like to thank you for the welcome to the forum, it has been a while since i have been on line but as they say better late than never. Packing the van this week and off to lincolin on the 8th of July to catch up with a mate who moved there 18months ago,don't care what the weather will be it will...

jeannette · jeannette

Wow, good to know we are not alone in our journey and thoughts. Will have to get off those silly facebook games and settle into some serious stuff like this Our plans at present :We were leaving around Decemeber to travel around our brilliant country but have decided to send the bike across to New Zeala...

blaze · blaze

I have had testing full time for the last 2 months 12 volt fridgemate fridge set at -5 degrees with no contents 190w 24v roof mounted sola panel (cost $1000) 12v plus tv on standby, 12 v gas detector, 12 volt digital clock 100 amp wet cell deep cycle battery (cost $300) This has been set up in my van for the l...

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

My better half Joan is off doing some crafts and I thought I'd surprise her and do the laundry. Now the machine is flowing over with suds and some beeping alarm is going off like mad. I've turn the power off but have not idea what to do. Guess I'll start by cleaning the soap off the floor.

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/superannuation-falls-short-for-retirement/story-fn961iy1-1226085202767A $500,000 superannuation nest egg will not provide the average Australian with a comfortable retirement until they die. A study...

Vic · Vic

I saw this on another forum. Please note this is not about Muslim bashing or any other Ozzies of whatever origins. Many of our Muslim and other immigrants embrace our way of life and do their best to contribut to Ozzie society. What it is about is for the Government to do something about the Citizenshi...

blaze · blaze

OK, not complaining, well not much any way. Sitting here at the moment with hug boots, full thermals (not cheapies either), jeans and sheep skin vest and thats inside with the heat pump on. I keep telling my wife we should have moved north a couple of months ago. Going for a drive later hoping to catch a w...

pauline · pauline

But who's counting, started out at Gold Coast, been to St George stayed a friends property for a couple of days, camped at Bollon free camp for 1 night, lovely spot right beside the river, lots of room and all new concrete walkways being put in for us travellers. Then through Cunamulla to Thargomindah...

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

My partner and I have been discussing semi retirement. More likely late career changes. We're in the very early stages of only think but are coming up with many different ideas. Does anyone have any experience with later life career changes? The three I keep thinking of are: 1. Pub ownership. Very sma...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi All, Having just posted a critical report on the Lighning Ridge Hotel/Motel C.P. I thought that, in the interests of even handedness I should post this. We stayed at the above for six days two weeks ago. It is a council owned park with husband and wife caretakers. There are only 20 powered sites down...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Cant believe that it is now only 8 working days + the weekend before we head off.... Last day of work 8th July. Drive out the driveway 8th July - go figure... Disbelievers ask, what are you going to do when you come back. Just tell them we have deleted the word from our vocabulary - there is no "back&...

Beth54 · Beth54

Hi all! Well, I've finally stopped long enough to have a browse on here and let you all know I'm safe and well. I arrived at my friends place in Malanda on Thursday, after 2 weeks on the road from home. (Logan City Q) There was a yummy roast pork awaiting me! Alas, it wasn't a welcome dinner for me but a fami...

gst · gst

A Victorian couple suffering muscle pains, fevers and vomiting discovered their bodies were infested with tiny worms eating through their tissue. The couple ingested the gnathostomiasis larvae after eating a fish they caught in a river while on a Western Australian holiday. It is the first time t...

Vic · Vic

-- Edited by Vic on Monday 4th of July 2011 12:54:03 AM

milo · milo

hi guys, well, i recently told you about an aunt who we found out had dementia, alzimers, well, she passed away over night, funerals on friday dad wants to fly down, thursday, i know school holidays are on in nss he wants either virgin or quantas , can i do this online ? milo

Pejay · Pejay

Morning Folks, One more sleep and we will be off again tomorrow, taking The Wood Shack 'overseas (see piccie below), down to Tassie, must be a popular spot, and Tony, will let you know about the c/pks etc as it is school holidays at present. O/nt on the boat tomorrow week and will be discovering the apple...

pricey43 · pricey43

Had a good chat with Marj this morning on the phone. She is still in Geelong at her sisters and having a good break. She has been coming on the forum as a guest so knows all about everybody's antics but did not bring her laptop with her so is not logging in on someone else's computer. Marj said to say 'Hi' and...

rosco · rosco

I know there is Travelmate and Google maps but I am after something that shows whether the roads are tarred or gravel. Anybody know of any? Ross

rocan · rocan

heading off next week on a 12 week trip from townsville to perth and rtn.been watching the weather reports and it looks like the wrong time of year to travel east to west across the nullabor.might have to go across the top even though it's peak tourism time in the north west.no matter which way we go it wi...

bill12 · bill12

I just bought a new campervan, a hj one ton cab /chassis with a pro built pop top camper on the back. It has 202 red motor andruns on gas and petrol.It seems to be in g/c with a lot of extras, such as dual batterys, aircon in cab,andis wired for 240 and 12v.It has an electrolux gas /12v/240 fridge which seems...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thanks (Preview) Hi Guys, I would like to thank you for the welcome to the forum, it has been a while since i have been on line but as they say better late than never. Packing the van this week and off to lincolin on the 8th of July to catch up with a mate who moved there 18months ago,don't care what the weather will be it will...	wanna-go2	7	722	09:02 PM Jul 6, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	starting out (Preview) Wow, good to know we are not alone in our journey and thoughts. Will have to get off those silly facebook games and settle into some serious stuff like this Our plans at present :We were leaving around Decemeber to travel around our brilliant country but have decided to send the bike across to New Zeala...	jeannette	9	914	08:33 PM Jul 6, 2011 by beachball57
	testing of sola system (Preview) I have had testing full time for the last 2 months 12 volt fridgemate fridge set at -5 degrees with no contents 190w 24v roof mounted sola panel (cost $1000) 12v plus tv on standby, 12 v gas detector, 12 volt digital clock 100 amp wet cell deep cycle battery (cost $300) This has been set up in my van for the l...	blaze	10	1029	07:55 PM Jul 6, 2011 by ChiChi1
	Oh dear...I need help. (Preview) My better half Joan is off doing some crafts and I thought I'd surprise her and do the laundry. Now the machine is flowing over with suds and some beeping alarm is going off like mad. I've turn the power off but have not idea what to do. Guess I'll start by cleaning the soap off the floor.	gordon_adl	24	1314	05:20 PM Jul 6, 2011 by GrumpyOne
	$500,000 superannuation falls short for retirement (Preview) http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/superannuation-falls-short-for-retirement/story-fn961iy1-1226085202767A $500,000 superannuation nest egg will not provide the average Australian with a comfortable retirement until they die. A study...	gordon_adl	20	4084	04:43 PM Jul 6, 2011 by gordon_adl
	Dutch Citizenship - Hats Off To The Dutch (closed) (Preview) I saw this on another forum. Please note this is not about Muslim bashing or any other Ozzies of whatever origins. Many of our Muslim and other immigrants embrace our way of life and do their best to contribut to Ozzie society. What it is about is for the Government to do something about the Citizenshi...	Vic	6	920	01:08 PM Jul 6, 2011 by Webmaster
	Its officially cold (Preview) OK, not complaining, well not much any way. Sitting here at the moment with hug boots, full thermals (not cheapies either), jeans and sheep skin vest and thats inside with the heat pump on. I keep telling my wife we should have moved north a couple of months ago. Going for a drive later hoping to catch a w...	blaze	26	1104	10:42 AM Jul 6, 2011 by Ma
	1 WEEK AND 1 DAY (Preview) But who's counting, started out at Gold Coast, been to St George stayed a friends property for a couple of days, camped at Bollon free camp for 1 night, lovely spot right beside the river, lots of room and all new concrete walkways being put in for us travellers. Then through Cunamulla to Thargomindah...	pauline	5	868	10:16 AM Jul 6, 2011 by Travel Bug
	Early retirement\semi retirement (Preview) My partner and I have been discussing semi retirement. More likely late career changes. We're in the very early stages of only think but are coming up with many different ideas. Does anyone have any experience with later life career changes? The three I keep thinking of are: 1. Pub ownership. Very sma...	gordon_adl	25	1252	09:52 AM Jul 6, 2011 by gordon_adl
	Canowindra Caravan Park (Preview) Hi All, Having just posted a critical report on the Lighning Ridge Hotel/Motel C.P. I thought that, in the interests of even handedness I should post this. We stayed at the above for six days two weeks ago. It is a council owned park with husband and wife caretakers. There are only 20 powered sites down...	Magnarc	7	3989	12:26 AM Jul 6, 2011 by PeterD
	Count down continues (Preview) Cant believe that it is now only 8 working days + the weekend before we head off.... Last day of work 8th July. Drive out the driveway 8th July - go figure... Disbelievers ask, what are you going to do when you come back. Just tell them we have deleted the word from our vocabulary - there is no "back&...	Dunmowin	11	842	07:48 PM Jul 5, 2011 by jules47
	ATHERTON TABLELANDS (Preview) Hi all! Well, I've finally stopped long enough to have a browse on here and let you all know I'm safe and well. I arrived at my friends place in Malanda on Thursday, after 2 weeks on the road from home. (Logan City Q) There was a yummy roast pork awaiting me! Alas, it wasn't a welcome dinner for me but a fami...	Beth54	19	1237	07:30 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Beth54
	WORMS EAT VIC COUPLE (Preview) A Victorian couple suffering muscle pains, fevers and vomiting discovered their bodies were infested with tiny worms eating through their tissue. The couple ingested the gnathostomiasis larvae after eating a fish they caught in a river while on a Western Australian holiday. It is the first time t...	gst	0	443	06:30 PM Jul 5, 2011 by gst
	RV Type Poll (Preview) -- Edited by Vic on Monday 4th of July 2011 12:54:03 AM	Vic	21	1665	05:32 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Vic
	flying from sydney to adelaide... how? (Preview) hi guys, well, i recently told you about an aunt who we found out had dementia, alzimers, well, she passed away over night, funerals on friday dad wants to fly down, thursday, i know school holidays are on in nss he wants either virgin or quantas , can i do this online ? milo	milo	5	502	03:06 PM Jul 5, 2011 by milo
	On The Road Again Tomorrow (Preview) Morning Folks, One more sleep and we will be off again tomorrow, taking The Wood Shack 'overseas (see piccie below), down to Tassie, must be a popular spot, and Tony, will let you know about the c/pks etc as it is school holidays at present. O/nt on the boat tomorrow week and will be discovering the apple...	Pejay	10	890	01:59 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Happy Wanderer Report. (Preview) Had a good chat with Marj this morning on the phone. She is still in Geelong at her sisters and having a good break. She has been coming on the forum as a guest so knows all about everybody's antics but did not bring her laptop with her so is not logging in on someone else's computer. Marj said to say 'Hi' and...	pricey43	10	952	01:55 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Are there maps on the net that show the type of road? (Preview) I know there is Travelmate and Google maps but I am after something that shows whether the roads are tarred or gravel. Anybody know of any? Ross	rosco	22	1288	12:02 AM Jul 5, 2011 by blaze
	townsville to perth (Preview) heading off next week on a 12 week trip from townsville to perth and rtn.been watching the weather reports and it looks like the wrong time of year to travel east to west across the nullabor.might have to go across the top even though it's peak tourism time in the north west.no matter which way we go it wi...	rocan	5	736	08:04 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Wombat 280
	New(used) campervan ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I just bought a new campervan, a hj one ton cab /chassis with a pro built pop top camper on the back. It has 202 red motor andruns on gas and petrol.It seems to be in g/c with a lot of extras, such as dual batterys, aircon in cab,andis wired for 240 and 12v.It has an electrolux gas /12v/240 fridge which seems...	bill12	31	1741	04:30 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
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