The Grey Nomads - General

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Am I right in assuming that in areas where you dont have a mobile phone signal on Next G, you wont have any internet signal either?

First Timers · First Timers

Hi All. We are travelling around oz for a year or two in about 3 weeks time I'm looking for advice on how other long term travellers keep their personal items secure eg: Passports. You can PM on the topic if you want. First Timers

jeffthewalker · jeffthewalker

Starting April 24, 2011, I will be walking across Australia to raise awareness and funds for NETS (Newborn and paediatric Emergency Transport Service). I have just turned 70 so can claim to be grey and such an adventure will cover the nomad side of it. We want touring 4WDing nomads to joins us for stage...

ENTERPRIZE · ENTERPRIZE

My previous post asked about Easter camping/caravaning planning I have to organise, failed misserably, I am now trying for - Camping/caravaning on private land in Victoria, preferably by a river. Willing to pay a fee. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Regards

Profile · jimbo

How do I change my name from Welcome too my real name Jimbo....Sounds crazy..But I don't know how too do it

jimricho · jimricho

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/queensland-open-for-caravanning/story-e6frfh4f-1226002278890-- Edited by jimricho on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 05:05:38 PM

FnOzi · FnOzi

Hi Everyone, Iam currently converting a 1979 Volvo B58 bus and require a second window from the drivers side to place on the passenger side. I have removed both of the original folding entry doors and have located a new entry door just in front of the rear axle,to give it the motorhome look,and to accom...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Hi all, just thought I would post this government website, which lists all road closures current in Queensland http://highload.131940.qld.gov.au/ regards Dunmowin

pipes · pipes

If you are heading up to Darwin in the coming "Dry", you might want to turn right off the Stuart highway at Pine Creek. If you follow the directions to Grove Hill, it will take you past some of the old rail sidings which were still in use in the sixties. It's been many many years since I have be...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Last week I went to our local post office to put in our redirection form, the lady at the counter said she cannot process the form without a phone number, I told her my phone number was unlisted and nobody gets it, she then asked another employee and she confirmed that no phone number they cannot process,...

lyn-n-ken · lyn-n-ken

hi was thinking of getting skype, have yahoo messenger which works resonably well video call is always a bit laggy. thought skype might be better. need to know if it is really free though, no hidden costs etc. any info would be great. lyn

noels · noels

Hi guys well we are heading off to W.A on the 14/2/11 can anyone tell me wich Hwy's I should take please. Not doing the scenic tour this time have to be in Wanneroo no later than 20th or sooner. I have an appointment on the 21st ,so guidence would be appreciated thankyou. ...

Turtle · Turtle

Hi fellow travellers Does anyone have extra health cover over and above medicare and private health cover? Not only am I diabetic but I also have terminal cancer either could set me on my arse in a blink of an eye, at present Im OK so Im not keen to sit around and wait to drop off the perch. My wife has asma to b...

petengail · petengail

I was listening to the post Yasi conversation on the ABC this morning and a lady said that the price of bananas had gone from $2 per kg to $7, overnight, in her local (read big 2) supermarket. Now these bananas would have been sourced and paid for well before the cyclone. The big 2 supermarkets will jus...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Have a final pick up date for our Kedron. "Dummowin" will be ready for pick up on 16th Feb!!!! We will go over for another look this week, then finaly pickup (and the handing over of the money next week. Taking a couple of days off work to get to know her and christen her. Have a bottle of Moet an...

ENTERPRIZE · ENTERPRIZE

Hi everyone, I have been left with the arduous task of picking a place for easter for about 10 campers and caravaners. We went to sheepyard flat last year which was sooooo crowded, so I thought I might try some other sites from the CAMPS4 book. Would prefer a river. Anyone been to any of them ie Doct...

Sheba · Sheba

Lost one of my Kids a couple of hours ago. The little honey coloured one Wombat was having fun with a couple of weeks ago. Don't know if it was a snake, or a Heart attack. At least it was very quick. Still got Angel. I guess I'll survive. Cheers, Sheba.

glassies · glassies

well guys as ive mentioned before my hubby wont take a holiday due to our owning our own business and i understand that . however i do understand that we could be here today gone tomorrow so i took the libertyof booking a flight to cairns in december we leave on thursday guess we are lucky to be going cos i th...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I gotta stop getting old ! I cannot remember the name of the Taxation Agents who specialise in travellers. Anyone know who they are ... and their web address. Cheers John

ken thomas · ken thomas

hello all After the hassles I had with the quantum caravan in Echuca I have purchased the same van from the Manf in Epping Vic and got a real good deal. The salesman Scott is no longer with Echuca/Moama Caravans and he was instrumental in me getting this new van. He told me he would look after me and he did. H...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Mobile phone signal/ internet signal? (Preview) Am I right in assuming that in areas where you dont have a mobile phone signal on Next G, you wont have any internet signal either?	Gerty Dancer	10	1838	09:22 AM Feb 13, 2011 by GrumpyOne
	Security of Personal Itemssimilar (Preview) Hi All. We are travelling around oz for a year or two in about 3 weeks time I'm looking for advice on how other long term travellers keep their personal items secure eg: Passports. You can PM on the topic if you want. First Timers	First Timers	8	1022	10:03 PM Feb 12, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Grey nomad (on foot!) venturing across Australia 4WD camping Anne Beadell (Preview) Starting April 24, 2011, I will be walking across Australia to raise awareness and funds for NETS (Newborn and paediatric Emergency Transport Service). I have just turned 70 so can claim to be grey and such an adventure will cover the nomad side of it. We want touring 4WDing nomads to joins us for stage...	jeffthewalker	26	2499	09:55 PM Feb 12, 2011 by Happywanderer
	CAMPING ON PRIVATE LAND IN VICTORIA. (Preview) My previous post asked about Easter camping/caravaning planning I have to organise, failed misserably, I am now trying for - Camping/caravaning on private land in Victoria, preferably by a river. Willing to pay a fee. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Regards	ENTERPRIZE	13	5783	01:10 AM Feb 12, 2011 by GrumpyOne
	Profile (Preview) How do I change my name from Welcome too my real name Jimbo....Sounds crazy..But I don't know how too do it	jimbo	14	747	11:02 AM Feb 11, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Queensland open for caravanning (Preview) http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/queensland-open-for-caravanning/story-e6frfh4f-1226002278890-- Edited by jimricho on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 05:05:38 PM	jimricho	11	1598	07:41 AM Feb 11, 2011 by jimricho
	WANTED - B58 drivers side sliding window. (Preview) Hi Everyone, Iam currently converting a 1979 Volvo B58 bus and require a second window from the drivers side to place on the passenger side. I have removed both of the original folding entry doors and have located a new entry door just in front of the rear axle,to give it the motorhome look,and to accom...	FnOzi	0	723	12:37 AM Feb 11, 2011 by FnOzi
	Road closures - Queensland website (Preview) Hi all, just thought I would post this government website, which lists all road closures current in Queensland http://highload.131940.qld.gov.au/ regards Dunmowin	Dunmowin	0	541	08:11 PM Feb 10, 2011 by Dunmowin
	Sights in the "Top End" (Preview) If you are heading up to Darwin in the coming "Dry", you might want to turn right off the Stuart highway at Pine Creek. If you follow the directions to Grove Hill, it will take you past some of the old rail sidings which were still in use in the sixties. It's been many many years since I have be...	pipes	5	911	01:54 PM Feb 10, 2011 by pipes
	Aussie Post $(&%(()%^#!%$&&* ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Last week I went to our local post office to put in our redirection form, the lady at the counter said she cannot process the form without a phone number, I told her my phone number was unlisted and nobody gets it, she then asked another employee and she confirmed that no phone number they cannot process,...	_wombat_	32	3097	01:48 PM Feb 10, 2011 by Happywanderer
	skype....good or bad ... is it really free...anyone got it. (Preview) hi was thinking of getting skype, have yahoo messenger which works resonably well video call is always a bit laggy. thought skype might be better. need to know if it is really free though, no hidden costs etc. any info would be great. lyn	lyn-n-ken	16	1805	12:04 PM Feb 10, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Help me get to W.A (Preview) Hi guys well we are heading off to W.A on the 14/2/11 can anyone tell me wich Hwy's I should take please. Not doing the scenic tour this time have to be in Wanneroo no later than 20th or sooner. I have an appointment on the 21st ,so guidence would be appreciated thankyou. ...	noels	25	1520	08:16 AM Feb 10, 2011 by noels
	travel insurance for us greys on the road (Preview) Hi fellow travellers Does anyone have extra health cover over and above medicare and private health cover? Not only am I diabetic but I also have terminal cancer either could set me on my arse in a blink of an eye, at present Im OK so Im not keen to sit around and wait to drop off the perch. My wife has asma to b...	Turtle	5	1013	08:13 AM Feb 10, 2011 by Turtle
	Bananas ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was listening to the post Yasi conversation on the ABC this morning and a lady said that the price of bananas had gone from $2 per kg to $7, overnight, in her local (read big 2) supermarket. Now these bananas would have been sourced and paid for well before the cyclone. The big 2 supermarkets will jus...	petengail	36	2812	10:25 PM Feb 9, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Had to share our excitement (Preview) Have a final pick up date for our Kedron. "Dummowin" will be ready for pick up on 16th Feb!!!! We will go over for another look this week, then finaly pickup (and the handing over of the money next week. Taking a couple of days off work to get to know her and christen her. Have a bottle of Moet an...	Dunmowin	12	1567	10:00 PM Feb 9, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	EASTER (Preview) Hi everyone, I have been left with the arduous task of picking a place for easter for about 10 campers and caravaners. We went to sheepyard flat last year which was sooooo crowded, so I thought I might try some other sites from the CAMPS4 book. Would prefer a river. Anyone been to any of them ie Doct...	ENTERPRIZE	2	980	04:54 PM Feb 9, 2011 by Ron and Shirley
	Devil. (Preview) Lost one of my Kids a couple of hours ago. The little honey coloured one Wombat was having fun with a couple of weeks ago. Don't know if it was a snake, or a Heart attack. At least it was very quick. Still got Angel. I guess I'll survive. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	16	1573	11:10 AM Feb 9, 2011 by JRH
	HOLIDAY YIPEEEE (Preview) well guys as ive mentioned before my hubby wont take a holiday due to our owning our own business and i understand that . however i do understand that we could be here today gone tomorrow so i took the libertyof booking a flight to cairns in december we leave on thursday guess we are lucky to be going cos i th...	glassies	6	734	01:13 AM Feb 9, 2011 by DellieMay
	Taxation for travellers (Preview) Gday... I gotta stop getting old ! I cannot remember the name of the Taxation Agents who specialise in travellers. Anyone know who they are ... and their web address. Cheers John	rockylizard	3	850	07:48 PM Feb 8, 2011 by rockylizard
	New Van on the way (Preview) hello all After the hassles I had with the quantum caravan in Echuca I have purchased the same van from the Manf in Epping Vic and got a real good deal. The salesman Scott is no longer with Echuca/Moama Caravans and he was instrumental in me getting this new van. He told me he would look after me and he did. H...	ken thomas	4	1009	06:28 PM Feb 8, 2011 by jimricho
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