The Grey Nomads - General

tonyd · tonyd

Saw a Queensland ute in Perth 'tother day with the (new?) number plate slogan "The smart State". I recalled Joh, Russ Hinze, Peter Beattie and Anna Bligh, among others, and thought: Gee, I love irony. Cheers, Tony

Hunter1 · Hunter1

Just to advise the aftermarket bullbars negate the means of front recovery as the bullbar covers the standard recovery point. This means if you get stuck on a slippery slope or worse as we were there is no means of forward recovery. This is what Southern Euro had to say:- "Fiat vehicle have provis...

bundyroy · bundyroy

hi, i have an old mate who will be travelling from melbourne to broome via west coast, leaving approx sept 2010 for 3 or so month's. he has a hilux dual cab and aluminium boat. Hee has recently retired and is looking for a mate to come along with him. some who can share expenses and also loves fishing, going...

Bubs · Bubs

I had a lovely Anzac w/end when I was joined by Grey Nomads, John and Anne (Jandas), Frank and Anne, and Jonathan. It was so good meeting them all and sharing our stories, thoughts, feelings and experiences of our travels. In particular, Anne, Anne and myself, are all artists, so we had a lot in common. J...

clazandaza · clazandaza

Just back from a week in Mandurah, W.A. with the daughter and granddaughter etc. Had a nice time but almost froze my butt off. Nice to arrive back in Cairns last night(actually 0400 hours this morning) to a balmy 29 degrees. Back into my shorts and T shirt.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

The Anzac on the Wall I wandered thru a country town 'cos I had time to spare, And went into an antique shop to see what was in there. Old Bikes and pumps and kero lamps, but hidden by it all, A photo of a soldier boy - an Anzac on the Wall. 'The Anzac have a name?' I asked. The old man answered 'No,. The ones who co...

jimbo · jimbo

My wife and I have decided to take the plunge and buy a Caravan....Do a short trip to W A and broome with our two little dogs.......I. Myself have traveled willy nilly to Airlie Beach and various other places playing the bowls circuit...But it has always been on my own.......So, My new found friends ou...

Pucusok · Pucusok

My husband and I are planning an around Australia trip.We are planning to leave on our trip in about a year .Currently we are in the planning phase . We would like to get ideas, hear experiences from you all about off road expandable caravans and complete campsite trailers.We have been researching bo...

pricey43 · pricey43

Have just had a phone call from Gary & Kerry. Asked me to say 'Hello' to everybody. They are currently working at Willow Springs in the Flinders Ranges and are about to head to Arkaroola for another short stint of work. Having a ball and have learnt many new skills along the way. They don't have an...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Hello to all again, Its been a week or three since we last checked in. All going well , we are back at the gold coast with the kids again ,left the roper rv. on tuesday & arrived here on sunday avo, a few days here & back home to unload boat & camper trailer, cleanup & head off agai...

straycat · straycat

Wine of the month I just found a new wine,,&,,it's called,Grey Nomad. Comes from McLaren Vale,, Vintage Sparkling Brut VintageSparkling Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc Shiraz Moscato But on the back I read this,, The ''Land Down Under''has provided the ideal habitat for the recently discove...

Denise · Denise

I've tried the lamp at night and 1 watt is fine inside the van. I'll be getting at least one more. They cost $40 but for each one bought IKEA donates one to world vision for kids who have no electricity. There is no bulb ...rather a clear marble instead which fans out the light...no hot point with halo. I lo...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I think it's time for all travelers to get concerned about the rules covering ambulance services across OZ. My granddaughter is about to go on a school excursion to Canberra and came in with a note advising parents that whilst in Canberra the child would not be covered by their NSW ambulance cover . I h...

Coe Couple · Coe Couple

Hi All, we live in Hervey Bay and we would like to go somewhere for a couple of weeks in our van as it has been sitting since Christmas. We have just returned from a flying visit to Perth and then a car travel to Newcastle all for family now we need our time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a nice spot. We...

DKay · DKay

Hi Folks, We are selling the house and having a Van built. We will be living in the van full time and travelling with no fixed address - but will have a postal address (Daughter in Canberra) My question is - how do I get Van insurance. All the companies I contacted (AAMI, Allianz, over 50's, GIO, RAA) will n...

rolex · rolex

Hi All, Does anyone know what the road is like going from Rockhampton to Mareeba I have been told it is best to go to Innisfail the across to Ravenhoe then up to Mareebe instead of going up to Cairns then down to Mareeba. Has anyone been there for Christmas in July can the tell me a bit about it. Do you ha...

Helena · Helena

We have a little sportsliner A'Van camper and was wondering if we could use an 80 watt solar panel fixed to one of the side roofs it would just be for keeping the battery topped up, we only have the lights running off 12 volt and the tap. would 80 watt be enough and would it make the roof really heavy. Thanks f...

milo · milo

had a good day, although long, was up at 5 to catch a 3hr train trip from nowra, saw some nice rigs, i liked the northstar slide on camper units , but loved the avan ovation? i think jayco had a similar unit, noice... there were rigs there worth more than my house! any way im off to bed, too much in my head and i f...

glassies · glassies

well we finaly got it our rooftop tent so here are some pics has a skirt that goes around the bottom with a floor in it .

JRH · JRH

G'day all, We spent a very pleasant couple of hours chatting to Jandas fun( Johnw and Anne), yesterday evening. A nicer couple one could not wish to meet. We hope to catch up again before they leave to head towards home in NSW. John & Irona.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The smart state (Preview) Saw a Queensland ute in Perth 'tother day with the (new?) number plate slogan "The smart State". I recalled Joh, Russ Hinze, Peter Beattie and Anna Bligh, among others, and thought: Gee, I love irony. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	13	1394	05:40 AM May 1, 2010 by jimbo
	Jayco Optimum Motorhome Bullbars (Preview) Just to advise the aftermarket bullbars negate the means of front recovery as the bullbar covers the standard recovery point. This means if you get stuck on a slippery slope or worse as we were there is no means of forward recovery. This is what Southern Euro had to say:- "Fiat vehicle have provis...	Hunter1	1	1055	08:13 PM Apr 30, 2010 by Wombat 280
	travel companion required (Preview) hi, i have an old mate who will be travelling from melbourne to broome via west coast, leaving approx sept 2010 for 3 or so month's. he has a hilux dual cab and aluminium boat. Hee has recently retired and is looking for a mate to come along with him. some who can share expenses and also loves fishing, going...	bundyroy	3	927	04:14 PM Apr 30, 2010 by villatranquilla
	Special Anzac w/end visitors! (Preview) I had a lovely Anzac w/end when I was joined by Grey Nomads, John and Anne (Jandas), Frank and Anne, and Jonathan. It was so good meeting them all and sharing our stories, thoughts, feelings and experiences of our travels. In particular, Anne, Anne and myself, are all artists, so we had a lot in common. J...	Bubs	2	590	09:56 PM Apr 29, 2010 by jonathan
	Warm is good (Preview) Just back from a week in Mandurah, W.A. with the daughter and granddaughter etc. Had a nice time but almost froze my butt off. Nice to arrive back in Cairns last night(actually 0400 hours this morning) to a balmy 29 degrees. Back into my shorts and T shirt.	clazandaza	3	865	08:12 PM Apr 29, 2010 by justcruisin01
	THIS IS WORTH A READ;;;; (Preview) The Anzac on the Wall I wandered thru a country town 'cos I had time to spare, And went into an antique shop to see what was in there. Old Bikes and pumps and kero lamps, but hidden by it all, A photo of a soldier boy - an Anzac on the Wall. 'The Anzac have a name?' I asked. The old man answered 'No,. The ones who co...	justcruisin01	3	1362	08:05 PM Apr 29, 2010 by justcruisin01
	Heading off to W A (Preview) My wife and I have decided to take the plunge and buy a Caravan....Do a short trip to W A and broome with our two little dogs.......I. Myself have traveled willy nilly to Airlie Beach and various other places playing the bowls circuit...But it has always been on my own.......So, My new found friends ou...	jimbo	12	1948	05:17 PM Apr 29, 2010 by jimbo
	Off road caravans or trailer camper? (Preview) My husband and I are planning an around Australia trip.We are planning to leave on our trip in about a year .Currently we are in the planning phase . We would like to get ideas, hear experiences from you all about off road expandable caravans and complete campsite trailers.We have been researching bo...	Pucusok	12	3751	09:30 AM Apr 29, 2010 by Denise
	Greetings from Gary & Kerry (Preview) Have just had a phone call from Gary & Kerry. Asked me to say 'Hello' to everybody. They are currently working at Willow Springs in the Flinders Ranges and are about to head to Arkaroola for another short stint of work. Having a ball and have learnt many new skills along the way. They don't have an...	pricey43	6	855	07:14 PM Apr 28, 2010 by Smokeydk
	GREETINGS FROM G/COAST; (Preview) Hello to all again, Its been a week or three since we last checked in. All going well , we are back at the gold coast with the kids again ,left the roper rv. on tuesday & arrived here on sunday avo, a few days here & back home to unload boat & camper trailer, cleanup & head off agai...	justcruisin01	2	582	09:05 PM Apr 27, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Wine of the monthJ (Preview) Wine of the month I just found a new wine,,&,,it's called,Grey Nomad. Comes from McLaren Vale,, Vintage Sparkling Brut VintageSparkling Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc Shiraz Moscato But on the back I read this,, The ''Land Down Under''has provided the ideal habitat for the recently discove...	straycat	3	1354	10:51 AM Apr 26, 2010 by RobCol
	Update on solar light from IKEA (Preview) I've tried the lamp at night and 1 watt is fine inside the van. I'll be getting at least one more. They cost $40 but for each one bought IKEA donates one to world vision for kids who have no electricity. There is no bulb ...rather a clear marble instead which fans out the light...no hot point with halo. I lo...	Denise	6	1098	06:57 PM Apr 25, 2010 by tell
	Time for Seniors Action (Preview) I think it's time for all travelers to get concerned about the rules covering ambulance services across OZ. My granddaughter is about to go on a school excursion to Canberra and came in with a note advising parents that whilst in Canberra the child would not be covered by their NSW ambulance cover . I h...	Wombat 280	11	1153	10:52 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Ma
	Need a place to visit in QLD for a week or two (Preview) Hi All, we live in Hervey Bay and we would like to go somewhere for a couple of weeks in our van as it has been sitting since Christmas. We have just returned from a flying visit to Perth and then a car travel to Newcastle all for family now we need our time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a nice spot. We...	Coe Couple	5	802	09:52 PM Apr 23, 2010 by wyknot
	Caravan Insurance (Preview) Hi Folks, We are selling the house and having a Van built. We will be living in the van full time and travelling with no fixed address - but will have a postal address (Daughter in Canberra) My question is - how do I get Van insurance. All the companies I contacted (AAMI, Allianz, over 50's, GIO, RAA) will n...	DKay	6	2004	09:21 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Mareebe Rodeogrounds. (Preview) Hi All, Does anyone know what the road is like going from Rockhampton to Mareeba I have been told it is best to go to Innisfail the across to Ravenhoe then up to Mareebe instead of going up to Cairns then down to Mareeba. Has anyone been there for Christmas in July can the tell me a bit about it. Do you ha...	rolex	7	1326	09:10 PM Apr 23, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	solar panels (Preview) We have a little sportsliner A'Van camper and was wondering if we could use an 80 watt solar panel fixed to one of the side roofs it would just be for keeping the battery topped up, we only have the lights running off 12 volt and the tap. would 80 watt be enough and would it make the roof really heavy. Thanks f...	Helena	5	815	09:59 AM Apr 23, 2010 by Helena
	caravan show in sydney (Preview) had a good day, although long, was up at 5 to catch a 3hr train trip from nowra, saw some nice rigs, i liked the northstar slide on camper units , but loved the avan ovation? i think jayco had a similar unit, noice... there were rigs there worth more than my house! any way im off to bed, too much in my head and i f...	milo	2	753	08:29 PM Apr 22, 2010 by Helena
	rooftop tent (Preview) well we finaly got it our rooftop tent so here are some pics has a skirt that goes around the bottom with a floor in it .	glassies	4	1152	06:47 PM Apr 22, 2010 by glassies
	Visitors (Preview) G'day all, We spent a very pleasant couple of hours chatting to Jandas fun( Johnw and Anne), yesterday evening. A nicer couple one could not wish to meet. We hope to catch up again before they leave to head towards home in NSW. John & Irona.	JRH	5	881	11:35 AM Apr 22, 2010 by Pam
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