The Grey Nomads - General

blaze · blaze

Well my wife Therese and myself had the pleasure of being invited around to forum member JHR and his wife Irona's home today. Was great to escape the heat for a while exspecially for my wife, to relax over a cool drink in the air conditioned comfort of John and Irona's house. We hope to catch up in Albany in...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

AUSTRALIAN WAKE UP TIME - Author unknown When the shearing sheds are silent and the stock camps fallen quiet When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night And the bush is forced to hang a sign, '. Gone broke and won't be back' And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track ...

Sandra K · Sandra K

So many places to see, the list is growing. We are planning our 2 (maybe 3) week break for a little later in 2011, now this is the dilema. Do we go across to South Australia and take in the Flinders Ranges, returning home via the Clare and Barossa Valleys and along the Murray? or A tour along the Murray, up to...

gerkel · gerkel

Hi All, As newbies to this forum we would very much appreciate any advice on good free/low fee camp sites between Cairns and Byron Bay? We plan to be travelling this part of our trip Aug/Sept this year. We hope not to prebook anywhere (other than School hols)...is that a problem? We have an all wheel driv...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

test

milo · milo

http://www.smh.com.au/world/huge-quake-hits-christchurch-20110222-1b356.html

Alanbarearse · Alanbarearse

We are contemplating moving back to Oz but with a view to buying a Bus or RV of some description. As the subject matter asks where is the best place to go as I have know doubts you blokes will have sussed out the good from the bad. Also the state thats best to buy a bus. We live the other side of the world at the mo...

jimbo · jimbo

I would like to know where too find the results of emails. comments and other feed/back that respond to the question....."Would you like to Comment or Email...I'm not whinging just asking..it would be so interesting reading...This weeks one is! What fare is fair!!

Allara · Allara

For all ex scouts and girl guides. Today is Lord and Lady Baden-Powell's birthday, also known as Founders Day. Off to a big dinner tonight. Cheers Allara

glassies · glassies

well we are home hubby and i had our great break seeing as he had not had a holiday for seven years ,i took him on a plane to cairns ,we did the touristy stuff he absolutely loved the train in kuranda we both love the old stuff and listening to the story of how it was built etc was amazing we dined out on fish and c...

jimbo · jimbo

Now Old needs us..Whereas before they could take or leave you...I think it's called Karma.....Half price,,Low rates..Free camping....They would get me if they allowed a traveller to stay over night at the Rest spots without hassles would be a starter..Without the threat of heavy fines......An...

Turtle · Turtle

We were planning Newcastle to Townsville to Mt Isa then the Alice then via SA back to Newcastle approx 7000ks over a mth to compete in April. Has anyone done this trip since the big Y passed through QLD? Turtle

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

John and Lorraine are excited to announce the arrival of "Dunmowin" Companion to Blue, the 4.2lt Intercooled Turbo Nissan Patrol and shady shelter for Brodie the Blue Eyed Border Collie. Dunmowin arrived today 16th February 2011 (drove out of Kedron Factory) at 1.30 pm, weighing in at aroun...

petengail · petengail

We are going to lake Boondooma on the Boyne river in a couple of weeks time. Has anyone else been there? Can anyone advise what the fishing is like? and are there Redclaw there? Apart from the fees there is not much on their website..

Sheba · Sheba

The tube is to mend tiny stone-chips in the windscreen. Costs around $70. if you get some-one else to fix it, and they use exactly the same thing. I know, 'cause I've had it done once, and seen how it's done. Carry my own now. Costs $19.99. The Bagholder is self-explanatary. Handy little thing. ...

BushbabyandGumnut · BushbabyandGumnut

Last weekend we took our new (pre loved) house on it's maiden voyage.We just went about 25k's down to a lovely caravan park on the estuary.Everything worked very well but I will still have to shuffle things (in cupboards) around when we get on the road.The awning stood up to the brisk wind we had all week...

Sheba · Sheba

Love my Op-shops. Friend asked me on Wed. to keep an eye out for extra trays for an Ezi-dry Dehydrator. Checked on the net, and they are $19.95 each to buy spares. Had her a full Ezi-dry Dehydrator [4 tray] for $10.00 [New price for that size over $300.00.] by 9.30 next morning. Couple of hours late...

gillyb · gillyb

Can anyone recommend a van park on Bribie Island please seems to be a bit expensive to stay too long in the parks around Brissie

lilly31 · lilly31

program on lake eyre on A.B.C tonite at 7.30 if anyone intrested .. sould be good to see and wont cost $600 to fly over it

valnrob · valnrob

Just back from the cruise and want to say what a great time we had. Really good holiday for us girls, no cooking cleaning just all good times. Ship had entertainment every day and night, something to suit most people. Tours onshore were great or you could choose to do whatever you wanted on your own. Ther...

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	Met My first Grey Nomads Today (Preview) Well my wife Therese and myself had the pleasure of being invited around to forum member JHR and his wife Irona's home today. Was great to escape the heat for a while exspecially for my wife, to relax over a cool drink in the air conditioned comfort of John and Irona's house. We hope to catch up in Albany in...	blaze	6	1052	07:02 AM Feb 26, 2011 by Vic
	Australian Wake up Time (closed) (Preview) AUSTRALIAN WAKE UP TIME - Author unknown When the shearing sheds are silent and the stock camps fallen quiet When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night And the bush is forced to hang a sign, '. Gone broke and won't be back' And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track ...	Cruising Granny	22	1553	10:05 PM Feb 24, 2011 by Webmaster
	Choices (Preview) So many places to see, the list is growing. We are planning our 2 (maybe 3) week break for a little later in 2011, now this is the dilema. Do we go across to South Australia and take in the Flinders Ranges, returning home via the Clare and Barossa Valleys and along the Murray? or A tour along the Murray, up to...	Sandra K	10	986	07:46 PM Feb 24, 2011 by Beth54
	Advice on free/low fee camp sites on the east coast between Cairns and Byron Bay (Preview) Hi All, As newbies to this forum we would very much appreciate any advice on good free/low fee camp sites between Cairns and Byron Bay? We plan to be travelling this part of our trip Aug/Sept this year. We hope not to prebook anywhere (other than School hols)...is that a problem? We have an all wheel driv...	gerkel	13	2406	05:14 PM Feb 24, 2011 by DillyDallyingAround
	test (Preview) test	Gary and Kerry	13	1159	08:57 PM Feb 23, 2011 by jonathan
	Huge quake hits Christchurch (Preview) http://www.smh.com.au/world/huge-quake-hits-christchurch-20110222-1b356.html	milo	12	1472	08:13 PM Feb 23, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Buying an RV or Bus where is the best place to get one??? (Preview) We are contemplating moving back to Oz but with a view to buying a Bus or RV of some description. As the subject matter asks where is the best place to go as I have know doubts you blokes will have sussed out the good from the bad. Also the state thats best to buy a bus. We live the other side of the world at the mo...	Alanbarearse	6	1701	08:11 PM Feb 23, 2011 by hammer
	Our Home page... (Preview) I would like to know where too find the results of emails. comments and other feed/back that respond to the question....."Would you like to Comment or Email...I'm not whinging just asking..it would be so interesting reading...This weeks one is! What fare is fair!!	jimbo	10	1006	06:14 PM Feb 23, 2011 by Happywanderer
	B-P's Birthday (Preview) For all ex scouts and girl guides. Today is Lord and Lady Baden-Powell's birthday, also known as Founders Day. Off to a big dinner tonight. Cheers Allara	Allara	4	1196	02:13 PM Feb 23, 2011 by Allara
	had a great break (Preview) well we are home hubby and i had our great break seeing as he had not had a holiday for seven years ,i took him on a plane to cairns ,we did the touristy stuff he absolutely loved the train in kuranda we both love the old stuff and listening to the story of how it was built etc was amazing we dined out on fish and c...	glassies	8	902	09:23 PM Feb 22, 2011 by glassies
	Old needs us! (Preview) Now Old needs us..Whereas before they could take or leave you...I think it's called Karma.....Half price,,Low rates..Free camping....They would get me if they allowed a traveller to stay over night at the Rest spots without hassles would be a starter..Without the threat of heavy fines......An...	jimbo	18	1630	05:42 PM Feb 22, 2011 by Beth54
	Newcastle to Townsville across to Mt Isa to Alice anyone completed this trip since the cyclone? (Preview) We were planning Newcastle to Townsville to Mt Isa then the Alice then via SA back to Newcastle approx 7000ks over a mth to compete in April. Has anyone done this trip since the big Y passed through QLD? Turtle	Turtle	9	1713	10:58 AM Feb 22, 2011 by Firefly
	An announcement (Preview) John and Lorraine are excited to announce the arrival of "Dunmowin" Companion to Blue, the 4.2lt Intercooled Turbo Nissan Patrol and shady shelter for Brodie the Blue Eyed Border Collie. Dunmowin arrived today 16th February 2011 (drove out of Kedron Factory) at 1.30 pm, weighing in at aroun...	Dunmowin	27	2419	09:18 AM Feb 22, 2011 by Firefly
	Lake Boondooma - QLD South Burnett (Preview) We are going to lake Boondooma on the Boyne river in a couple of weeks time. Has anyone else been there? Can anyone advise what the fishing is like? and are there Redclaw there? Apart from the fees there is not much on their website..	petengail	2	1338	08:58 AM Feb 22, 2011 by valnrob
	Handy Items I Carry. (Preview) The tube is to mend tiny stone-chips in the windscreen. Costs around $70. if you get some-one else to fix it, and they use exactly the same thing. I know, 'cause I've had it done once, and seen how it's done. Carry my own now. Costs $19.99. The Bagholder is self-explanatary. Handy little thing. ...	Sheba	21	3563	01:36 AM Feb 22, 2011 by Sheba
	Maiden Voyage (Preview) Last weekend we took our new (pre loved) house on it's maiden voyage.We just went about 25k's down to a lovely caravan park on the estuary.Everything worked very well but I will still have to shuffle things (in cupboards) around when we get on the road.The awning stood up to the brisk wind we had all week...	BushbabyandGumnut	28	1831	07:12 PM Feb 21, 2011 by Sheba
	Op-Shops. (Preview) Love my Op-shops. Friend asked me on Wed. to keep an eye out for extra trays for an Ezi-dry Dehydrator. Checked on the net, and they are $19.95 each to buy spares. Had her a full Ezi-dry Dehydrator [4 tray] for $10.00 [New price for that size over $300.00.] by 9.30 next morning. Couple of hours late...	Sheba	15	1714	05:12 PM Feb 21, 2011 by Pejay
	Bribie Island Qld (Preview) Can anyone recommend a van park on Bribie Island please seems to be a bit expensive to stay too long in the parks around Brissie	gillyb	8	1685	02:42 PM Feb 21, 2011 by traveling bob
	Lake Eyre (Preview) program on lake eyre on A.B.C tonite at 7.30 if anyone intrested .. sould be good to see and wont cost $600 to fly over it	lilly31	6	1341	11:55 AM Feb 21, 2011 by denninelli
	Back from the cruise to Pacific Islands (Preview) Just back from the cruise and want to say what a great time we had. Really good holiday for us girls, no cooking cleaning just all good times. Ship had entertainment every day and night, something to suit most people. Tours onshore were great or you could choose to do whatever you wanted on your own. Ther...	valnrob	11	1225	09:06 AM Feb 21, 2011 by valnrob
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