The Grey Nomads - General

Connie · Connie

Hi from a newbie. After lurking for a while, we decided to join in, (Connie is the van). We have just bought a Windsor poptop for the two of us. While I had a camper-trailer for over 30 years, SWMBO had never sampled the delights of dragging the house behind. A week in a borrowed A-Van fixed that and we are of...

Nicholstones · Nicholstones

Just spent the last 3 days travelling on the Eyre Hwy from Ceduna to Kalgoorlie, it is so green and grassy, you can see what a wet winter it has been in southern Australia. We came across west to east in Jan, it was dry and scrubby, totally different now, still scrubby of course but you hardly see any dirt th...

coyotte · coyotte

Was wondering how do'es one get on with regos, drivers licence, Banks, Centrelink etc if you sellup your home to be permently on the ROAD ???? I know about mail forwarding etc ---- but this would be different would it not --- because I would have no Fixed Address for ID purposes --- and nowhere to have m...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Does anyone have any recent reviews of Alexandra Bridge Camping Area in the Margaret River area of WA. We are at Manjimup now & will be heading that way next week after the school holidays end here. If possible we would like to know the rates & what the showers/toilet facilities are like & a...

Helena · Helena

HI everyone home again after 4 months roaming around Queensland taking a bit of adjusting being back home had a great time but where were all the grey nomads didn't meet one. Hope everyone is O.K. and those that have been travelling hope all had a safe journey. Helena.

2,000 member celebrations · Webmaster

Hi Everyone, It's great to see how many new forumees have joined us recently and we are all thrilled to be closing in on a total of 2,000 members. Exciting times! Even more pleasing, of course, is the ever growing number of helpful and supportive posts that are appearing. We are forunate indeed to have...

roddam · roddam

Hi to all but I think this is one for the girls. I am terrible as a holiday packer and always take way too much clothes with me. Any thoughts on how much/how little to take when we are looking at about 3-5 months on the road? cheers Ann

mazza · mazza

Can anyone advise me as to how we can obtain a permanent mailing address whilst "on the road" with no domicile? Would appreciate any information in this regard, thank you.

beachball57 · beachball57

the bride and i have just purchase an oztent size rv4 ,, for the odd campng trip and holiday until the time comes (if it ever comes) that we can head off on the "big trip" when we'll have a 'van or something a bit more substancial for extended trips away,, anyway has anyone had any expeirince wit...

ozi2 · ozi2

G'day everyone, today I thought I would start a post about mossie and sandfly remedies that I have found effective and perhaps members would like to post their own solutions to these annoying pests. I claim no ownership for the 2 that I'm posting, they are simply "recipes"passed on by old t...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Some of the topics on page 2 are still very active, so I thought wouldnt it be nice if the topic with the most recent post came to the top of page 1? Webmaster, is this possible please? -- Edited by Gerty Dancer on Monday 4th of October 2010 05:08:56 PM

petengail · petengail

all is coupled up and ready to go - will post on stanage when we get back in approx 3 weeks - cheers to all. pete and gail

Pejay · Pejay

Hi all, Been getting some confusing info of late - not that unusal for me, but.... We have a 10 ft tinnie with a 4hp motor that will sit on top of the car when travelling, and Peter has been told by Main Roads here in Qld that we do not have to register it, however, on talking to various people, they appear to be...

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

Had to laugh today, as I drove along Ipswich Motorway (SE Qld) through the roadwork. Electronic sign with the message "Roadsworks, please read the signes, your GPS won't work" All very well, if you happen to be looking at the electronic sign.....

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Well G,day. Just a few words about our first trip into outer Sydney (umm a fair way out come to think of it) anyway we stayed at Corrimal c/p and a great park it is $250 for 7 nights with ensuit (7th night free) would highly recommend, close to beach and shopping all with in stricking distance . We went the...

DKay · DKay

Hi All, My friend has a 10 y.old "roadstar" van which has 5 sided - hexagonal - internal wheel nuts/studs, that is the best way I can describe them. He has lost the tool to loosen them and would like to know if anyone knows where he can buy one. Cheers Doug

milo · milo

well, I guess today is Ben's funeral day??? his ashes came back ... I miss him so much.. I want to thank every one for there support and kind words in this difficult time, and I also have updated...

Ma · Ma

New England Highway at Maitland due to accident Bolong Road Bomaderry also accident

Ma · Ma

Just read the Pacific Highway is closed at Blackadder Creek near Corindi Beach for the high tide..........Corindi Beach Van Park is a great park for anyone passing in that area. We were there a few weeks ago, great sites with eco matting, spotless amenities, beautiful outlook and parklands. Gre...

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Hi Guys, Have a look at leading story on CaravanningNews about caravan registration in various states.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	G'day (Preview) Hi from a newbie. After lurking for a while, we decided to join in, (Connie is the van). We have just bought a Windsor poptop for the two of us. While I had a camper-trailer for over 30 years, SWMBO had never sampled the delights of dragging the house behind. A week in a borrowed A-Van fixed that and we are of...	Connie	7	784	12:24 AM Oct 8, 2010 by Connie
	Green Across the Nullarbor (Preview) Just spent the last 3 days travelling on the Eyre Hwy from Ceduna to Kalgoorlie, it is so green and grassy, you can see what a wet winter it has been in southern Australia. We came across west to east in Jan, it was dry and scrubby, totally different now, still scrubby of course but you hardly see any dirt th...	Nicholstones	9	1526	07:27 PM Oct 7, 2010 by Ma
	No fixed Abode (Preview) Was wondering how do'es one get on with regos, drivers licence, Banks, Centrelink etc if you sellup your home to be permently on the ROAD ???? I know about mail forwarding etc ---- but this would be different would it not --- because I would have no Fixed Address for ID purposes --- and nowhere to have m...	coyotte	5	1279	03:18 PM Oct 7, 2010 by stan747
	Alexandra Bridge Camping Area (Preview) Does anyone have any recent reviews of Alexandra Bridge Camping Area in the Margaret River area of WA. We are at Manjimup now & will be heading that way next week after the school holidays end here. If possible we would like to know the rates & what the showers/toilet facilities are like & a...	Hylda&Jon	3	1392	03:17 PM Oct 7, 2010 by Hylda&Jon
	home (Preview) HI everyone home again after 4 months roaming around Queensland taking a bit of adjusting being back home had a great time but where were all the grey nomads didn't meet one. Hope everyone is O.K. and those that have been travelling hope all had a safe journey. Helena.	Helena	3	735	10:17 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Dunmowin
	2,000 member celebrations (Preview) Hi Everyone, It's great to see how many new forumees have joined us recently and we are all thrilled to be closing in on a total of 2,000 members. Exciting times! Even more pleasing, of course, is the ever growing number of helpful and supportive posts that are appearing. We are forunate indeed to have...	Webmaster	14	1694	10:17 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Gerty Dancer
	What to take clothes wise (Preview) Hi to all but I think this is one for the girls. I am terrible as a holiday packer and always take way too much clothes with me. Any thoughts on how much/how little to take when we are looking at about 3-5 months on the road? cheers Ann	roddam	18	2345	07:06 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Mail distribution (Preview) Can anyone advise me as to how we can obtain a permanent mailing address whilst "on the road" with no domicile? Would appreciate any information in this regard, thank you.	mazza	6	1061	06:38 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	oztent (Preview) the bride and i have just purchase an oztent size rv4 ,, for the odd campng trip and holiday until the time comes (if it ever comes) that we can head off on the "big trip" when we'll have a 'van or something a bit more substancial for extended trips away,, anyway has anyone had any expeirince wit...	beachball57	10	2263	04:12 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Two Strays
	mossie & sandfly remedies: (Preview) G'day everyone, today I thought I would start a post about mossie and sandfly remedies that I have found effective and perhaps members would like to post their own solutions to these annoying pests. I claim no ownership for the 2 that I'm posting, they are simply "recipes"passed on by old t...	ozi2	12	2893	04:06 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Page turning (Preview) Some of the topics on page 2 are still very active, so I thought wouldnt it be nice if the topic with the most recent post came to the top of page 1? Webmaster, is this possible please? -- Edited by Gerty Dancer on Monday 4th of October 2010 05:08:56 PM	Gerty Dancer	5	1050	04:00 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Happywanderer
	heading off to stanage bay in five minutes (Preview) all is coupled up and ready to go - will post on stanage when we get back in approx 3 weeks - cheers to all. pete and gail	petengail	5	818	02:08 PM Oct 5, 2010 by petengail
	Help! Those travelling with Tinnies (Preview) Hi all, Been getting some confusing info of late - not that unusal for me, but.... We have a 10 ft tinnie with a 4hp motor that will sit on top of the car when travelling, and Peter has been told by Main Roads here in Qld that we do not have to register it, however, on talking to various people, they appear to be...	Pejay	7	1758	02:00 PM Oct 5, 2010 by petengail
	GPS wont work (Preview) Had to laugh today, as I drove along Ipswich Motorway (SE Qld) through the roadwork. Electronic sign with the message "Roadsworks, please read the signes, your GPS won't work" All very well, if you happen to be looking at the electronic sign.....	Dunmowin	19	1263	01:34 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	corrimal nsw (Preview) Well G,day. Just a few words about our first trip into outer Sydney (umm a fair way out come to think of it) anyway we stayed at Corrimal c/p and a great park it is $250 for 7 nights with ensuit (7th night free) would highly recommend, close to beach and shopping all with in stricking distance . We went the...	drongo & wendy	8	878	11:33 PM Oct 4, 2010 by PeterD
	5 sided wheel studs (Preview) Hi All, My friend has a 10 y.old "roadstar" van which has 5 sided - hexagonal - internal wheel nuts/studs, that is the best way I can describe them. He has lost the tool to loosen them and would like to know if anyone knows where he can buy one. Cheers Doug	DKay	8	4719	10:51 PM Oct 4, 2010 by PeterD
	Another Chapter of my life closed... (Preview) well, I guess today is Ben's funeral day??? his ashes came back ... I miss him so much.. I want to thank every one for there support and kind words in this difficult time, and I also have updated...	milo	4	1696	10:05 PM Oct 4, 2010 by Johnno53
	MORE ROAD CLOSURES (Preview) New England Highway at Maitland due to accident Bolong Road Bomaderry also accident	Ma	1	535	10:00 PM Oct 4, 2010 by Helena
	ROAD CLOSED (Preview) Just read the Pacific Highway is closed at Blackadder Creek near Corindi Beach for the high tide..........Corindi Beach Van Park is a great park for anyone passing in that area. We were there a few weeks ago, great sites with eco matting, spotless amenities, beautiful outlook and parklands. Gre...	Ma	0	567	09:36 PM Oct 4, 2010 by Ma
	Caravan Registration (Preview) Hi Guys, Have a look at leading story on CaravanningNews about caravan registration in various states.	ROAMIN	3	913	09:34 PM Oct 4, 2010 by Dunmowin
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