The Grey Nomads - General

bettyboop · bettyboop

As I work in an aged care facility on travels around Australia just wondering what you think of aged care in Australia, I would like you to be honest and see if you feel the same as I do Happy safe travels to all bettyboop

Knightrider · Knightrider

Can anyone advise on any experience they may have had in purchasing or using a set top box in their caravan. My preference is to install an AC/DC box but I am having difficulty in locating any distributors or reviews on their success. There are a couple of brands on the internet, but I have no knowledge of...

roddam · roddam

Hi to all travellers and those preparing. We are now one giant step forward and now the proud owners of our tow vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Landcruisier turbo Diesel with low ks. currently being detailed etc and will have it in about a week. Looking at getting a new Polaris in dash sat nav with rear camers,...

coyotte · coyotte

thanks for the replies --- sounds a lot easier than i thought iy would be but to continue on -- which states/territories require a "annual roadworthy test" for vechiles like in NSW. and how much variation in $$$ is there for rego/third party ins --- is getting quite hefty in NSW Coyo...

Ma · Ma

If you have any plans to travel or do anthing at all, DON'T PUT IT OFF!! My friend was in her early 60's and they had such grand plans on doing the lap and going overseas to catch up with rellies and holidays with the grandies and NOW IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. She was feeling unwell yesterday and choked while...

gillyb · gillyb

Well folks I survived my 1st trip to Mildura and back I had an absolute ball, only hiccup was when I locked myself out and a fellow camper used a hacksaw to cut off the clasp joining to 2 parts of my A'Van door so now I have to get it repaired but it saved me having to sleep under the stars (still a bit chilly for t...

Steady · Steady

Hubby and I have long service next year (3 mths) and would like to go to the west coast and then come home through Katherine, or the other way round. My question is what is the best time to go and which way? Have done the Darwin trip straight up and back over 4 weeks.

Webmaster · Webmaster

Pop the cork! We have just topped the 2000 member mark. (See our story on todays nomad http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/ ) I would like to thank everyone for all their helpful and friendly posts which make this forum such a great place to visit and belong to. We hope that you continue to contribute...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

I'm sorry, this is a most mundane boring subject compared with exciting things like the Nullabor being GREEN! But I would like to know the best way to hang ones towels out to dry? I've seen towels hanging on awnings, bits of rope, folding clothes airers, over chair-backs. There doesnt seem to be a sui...

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	aged care homes (Preview) As I work in an aged care facility on travels around Australia just wondering what you think of aged care in Australia, I would like you to be honest and see if you feel the same as I do Happy safe travels to all bettyboop	bettyboop	13	1530	06:40 PM Oct 9, 2010 by bettyboop
	AC/DC Set Top Boxes (Preview) Can anyone advise on any experience they may have had in purchasing or using a set top box in their caravan. My preference is to install an AC/DC box but I am having difficulty in locating any distributors or reviews on their success. There are a couple of brands on the internet, but I have no knowledge of...	Knightrider	3	1093	06:32 PM Oct 9, 2010 by Patto44
	Polaris (Preview) Hi to all travellers and those preparing. We are now one giant step forward and now the proud owners of our tow vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Landcruisier turbo Diesel with low ks. currently being detailed etc and will have it in about a week. Looking at getting a new Polaris in dash sat nav with rear camers,...	roddam	1	1033	04:09 PM Oct 9, 2010 by Ron and Shirley
	FOLLOW UP --no fixed abode (Preview) thanks for the replies --- sounds a lot easier than i thought iy would be but to continue on -- which states/territories require a "annual roadworthy test" for vechiles like in NSW. and how much variation in $$$ is there for rego/third party ins --- is getting quite hefty in NSW Coyo...	coyotte	3	816	03:12 PM Oct 9, 2010 by Rolly
	PLEASE START LIVING ( 1 2 ) (Preview) If you have any plans to travel or do anthing at all, DON'T PUT IT OFF!! My friend was in her early 60's and they had such grand plans on doing the lap and going overseas to catch up with rellies and holidays with the grandies and NOW IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. She was feeling unwell yesterday and choked while...	Ma	46	3012	03:12 PM Oct 9, 2010 by Ma
	First trip over...........I just wanted to keep going (Preview) Well folks I survived my 1st trip to Mildura and back I had an absolute ball, only hiccup was when I locked myself out and a fellow camper used a hacksaw to cut off the clasp joining to 2 parts of my A'Van door so now I have to get it repaired but it saved me having to sleep under the stars (still a bit chilly for t...	gillyb	12	1601	12:06 PM Oct 9, 2010 by VHW
	Round trip (Preview) Hubby and I have long service next year (3 mths) and would like to go to the west coast and then come home through Katherine, or the other way round. My question is what is the best time to go and which way? Have done the Darwin trip straight up and back over 4 weeks.	Steady	8	1026	12:32 AM Oct 9, 2010 by Steady
	Celebration time (Preview) Pop the cork! We have just topped the 2000 member mark. (See our story on todays nomad http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/ ) I would like to thank everyone for all their helpful and friendly posts which make this forum such a great place to visit and belong to. We hope that you continue to contribute...	Webmaster	18	1548	08:15 PM Oct 8, 2010 by Pam
	Clothes airers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm sorry, this is a most mundane boring subject compared with exciting things like the Nullabor being GREEN! But I would like to know the best way to hang ones towels out to dry? I've seen towels hanging on awnings, bits of rope, folding clothes airers, over chair-backs. There doesnt seem to be a sui...	Gerty Dancer	36	5833	10:14 AM Oct 8, 2010 by Happywanderer
	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	972	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	1617	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	1452	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	1479	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	792	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	1766	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	2413	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	1343	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	2436	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	3186	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	1101	04:00 PM Oct 5, 2010 by Happywanderer
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