The Grey Nomads - General

tezza · tezza

we are thinking of going in to Mt Palmer (south of Southern Cross) on the way past and are wandering if we should tow our van in or not. It is a 16' pop top but would rather leave it than damage it. Has anyone been in to the Mt. lately?

colsa · colsa

Well we're back in Townsville where our roaming all started 4 years ago, nice and warm and how this place has changed in the time we've been gone, ring roads you can go from lavarack across the Ross river and up the upper ross without all the dramas we used to have. Bluewater van park is great $140 per wee...

DellieMay · DellieMay

My beautiful sister rang me today...Nothing unusual in that except to say it put a smile on my face that has'nt gone away. The reason for the call was to tell me.... she had just felt the wind in her hair... Wonderful!!! She has been fighting that hidious thing called cancer {and still is}, but..... the...

petengail · petengail

i found this website and thought it may be of use/amusement to members of the forum. Just remember the old sailors saying "if you cant tie knots - tie lots" http://www.animatedknots.com/ cheers pete

valnrob · valnrob

Please be careful if you have Skype on your Computer. I had a Skype call from what looked like my grandson. He said he was sending me a picture and wanted me to open it and have a look, thinking it was my grandson I clicked on it but my Antivirus immediately came up and blocked it. Thank goodness. They kept ur...

VHW · VHW

http://www.caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11480

Beth54 · Beth54

I'm excited! I just bought a new 45lt three way fridge from Aldi for $299! I'd previously been given a very old 2 way fridge, which I gave to my daughter and son-in-law as it seemed more trouble and expense than it was worth, getting it connected to my little 'Lucy'. So my son is planning to convert Gypsy t...

petengail · petengail

A while back I asked on the forum where I may find a large kettle. Some kind soul suggested an Indian Emporium. Attached is what we finished up with for $49 - the kettle holds approx 17 litres and takes about half a hour to boil. Money well spent I thought. The stubbie is only there for comparison.. l...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I received this as an email. It's a graphic example of what happens. How would you like to have been in the passenger seat? This accident occurred north of Deer Lodge, Montana on I-90. The driver was appox 22 year old guy heading east to College. He had left central Washington early in the morning. H...

DellieMay · DellieMay

Today, I bought Half a horse. My daughter rang me and asked if I would go halves in buying a horse,,,sooooo, doing the right thing, I asked Roger if I could have the money. He said if its for a horse..NO. I told him, we would discuss the matter later as he was in no frame of mind to talk to then.... The Outcom...

BigBadBruce · BigBadBruce

In today's Cairns Post there was quite a reader frenzy re Grey Nomads. Apart from the usual redneck suspects, most people agreed that Cairns' van parks have got it wrong. I agree, and I am a Cairns' resident (until we buy our rig). Try this link and leave your comments...www.cairns.com.au/Nomads 'ki...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I received and distributed this email. Now I share it with you. "We're "broke" & can't help our own Seniors, Troops, Orphans, Homeless etc. In the last month we have provided aid to Haiti , Chile , and Turkey , Greece , Pakistan . Our pensioners living on a 'fixed incom...

milo · milo

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1429575017829

Bouzy4 · Bouzy4

I read that rent assistance can be claimed through Centrelink. I am a War Widow and am intending travelling May - October. Can I claim rent assistance for caravan parks when I am away from home?

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...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Mt Palmer (Preview) we are thinking of going in to Mt Palmer (south of Southern Cross) on the way past and are wandering if we should tow our van in or not. It is a 16' pop top but would rather leave it than damage it. Has anyone been in to the Mt. lately?	tezza	1	652	07:13 PM Oct 11, 2010 by Brookie
	Where it all started. (Preview) Well we're back in Townsville where our roaming all started 4 years ago, nice and warm and how this place has changed in the time we've been gone, ring roads you can go from lavarack across the Ross river and up the upper ross without all the dramas we used to have. Bluewater van park is great $140 per wee...	colsa	7	1057	06:53 PM Oct 11, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Small Steps (Preview) My beautiful sister rang me today...Nothing unusual in that except to say it put a smile on my face that has'nt gone away. The reason for the call was to tell me.... she had just felt the wind in her hair... Wonderful!!! She has been fighting that hidious thing called cancer {and still is}, but..... the...	DellieMay	18	1659	04:16 PM Oct 11, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	How to tie Knots (Preview) i found this website and thought it may be of use/amusement to members of the forum. Just remember the old sailors saying "if you cant tie knots - tie lots" http://www.animatedknots.com/ cheers pete	petengail	6	1255	09:36 AM Oct 11, 2010 by BobnBev
	HACKERS ON SKYPE (Preview) Please be careful if you have Skype on your Computer. I had a Skype call from what looked like my grandson. He said he was sending me a picture and wanted me to open it and have a look, thinking it was my grandson I clicked on it but my Antivirus immediately came up and blocked it. Thank goodness. They kept ur...	valnrob	11	1292	09:14 AM Oct 11, 2010 by BobnBev
	Found Ford Keys - Eyre Highway - Rest Stop near Balladonia (Preview) http://www.caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11480	VHW	7	1273	08:22 AM Oct 11, 2010 by BobnBev
	3 WAY FRIDGE (Preview) I'm excited! I just bought a new 45lt three way fridge from Aldi for $299! I'd previously been given a very old 2 way fridge, which I gave to my daughter and son-in-law as it seemed more trouble and expense than it was worth, getting it connected to my little 'Lucy'. So my son is planning to convert Gypsy t...	Beth54	7	1949	07:19 AM Oct 11, 2010 by jimricho
	Boiling the billy - who wants a cuppa? (Preview) A while back I asked on the forum where I may find a large kettle. Some kind soul suggested an Indian Emporium. Attached is what we finished up with for $49 - the kettle holds approx 17 litres and takes about half a hour to boil. Money well spent I thought. The stubbie is only there for comparison.. l...	petengail	12	2072	10:24 PM Oct 10, 2010 by Happywanderer
	Driver's Demise (Preview) I received this as an email. It's a graphic example of what happens. How would you like to have been in the passenger seat? This accident occurred north of Deer Lodge, Montana on I-90. The driver was appox 22 year old guy heading east to College. He had left central Washington early in the morning. H...	Cruising Granny	5	921	05:59 PM Oct 10, 2010 by goinsoon
	HUSBANDS!!!! (Preview) Today, I bought Half a horse. My daughter rang me and asked if I would go halves in buying a horse,,,sooooo, doing the right thing, I asked Roger if I could have the money. He said if its for a horse..NO. I told him, we would discuss the matter later as he was in no frame of mind to talk to then.... The Outcom...	DellieMay	11	1402	05:56 PM Oct 10, 2010 by goinsoon
	Grey Nomads in Cairns (Preview) In today's Cairns Post there was quite a reader frenzy re Grey Nomads. Apart from the usual redneck suspects, most people agreed that Cairns' van parks have got it wrong. I agree, and I am a Cairns' resident (until we buy our rig). Try this link and leave your comments...www.cairns.com.au/Nomads 'ki...	BigBadBruce	15	1837	04:25 PM Oct 10, 2010 by Beth54
	Food, or not, for thought (Preview) I received and distributed this email. Now I share it with you. "We're "broke" & can't help our own Seniors, Troops, Orphans, Homeless etc. In the last month we have provided aid to Haiti , Chile , and Turkey , Greece , Pakistan . Our pensioners living on a 'fixed incom...	Cruising Granny	25	1546	09:14 PM Oct 9, 2010 by Ma
	im not sure if u need face book to view it but (Preview) http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1429575017829	milo	3	889	08:54 PM Oct 9, 2010 by milo
	Rent Assistance - DVA (Preview) I read that rent assistance can be claimed through Centrelink. I am a War Widow and am intending travelling May - October. Can I claim rent assistance for caravan parks when I am away from home?	Bouzy4	4	2422	08:24 PM Oct 9, 2010 by Popeye
	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	1610	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	1187	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	1115	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	884	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	3186	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	1699	12:06 PM Oct 9, 2010 by VHW
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