The Grey Nomads - General

Denise · Denise

What do you carry with you for emergencies or small injuries etc on the road, ....... I don't mean your regular medical conditions and their medications. Have any of you done a St Johns or other course? My most used things are metho , povidone iodine, salt, boiled water. Metho is also great for wipin...

dave06 · dave06

useful..........http://www.rawtherapee.com/?mitem=2........I

twobob · twobob

With the influx of newbies, and seeing its been awhile since this issue was visited, I would like to revisit personal security on the forum. It was highlighted awhile ago now, that posts of the forum can been seen via a search engine (ie Google) Security is not a big issue here but I think we should always...

dave06 · dave06

Hello June and Amy, your visit with tired old me lifted my spirits no end, your tales of adventure and mirth and just your spirit for life had myself and the nursing staff in absolute bloody awe! and in stitches I will say right here and now, and i am in no fear of retribution, do not let the fact that you are g...

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Hi guys, Just out of curiosity has any one on this forum used a broker to buy eg boat,caravan,car. I do not wish to buy any of the above at the moment just curious as to whether it is worth while.

Sandym54 · Sandym54

Just read this in an email and I thought I would share. Anyone tried it and does it reallywork??? How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour. We are not sure why it is so effective; just try this method when it rains heavily. This method was told by a Police friend who ha...

Palebushman · Palebushman

Last year was only a quick 'rekkie' around Oz for us, mainly to make sure that all would be well with the recently purchased motor-home. Next time we do the Oz 360' we will be spending a fair bit of time in one of 'Cruising Granny's' favourite parts of Oz. Why....? Because we have just finished readin...

Ynot · Ynot

We are about to take the plunge, sell up and take to the road. I need good fast broadband for my online business. I came across a company called Australian Nomad Technologes. Do any of you know have their product or know what its like. Also very open to ideas. Regards Ynot

percy · percy

thanks for your thoughts and comments everything ok at present heading out again on monday for coonabarabran thanks again percy-maggie

glassies · glassies

well i have a grandaughter (a little sis for ryan due 10th march) last night we drove down to capalaba because daughter has gone into labour for the third time? so we drove down in pouring rain only to once again see her sent home?.She was 5 minutes apart and soon as she got to the hospital the pains were no w...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Dave06, thinking of you mate, hope all is going well & you are soon back in the glass castle or on the river bank some where doing a bit of r&r. We leave Mataranka saturday for the Roper rv ,just been waiting for the Hodgson rv to drop so we can cross it. Cheers mate & take care. Jim. -- Edited by...

Catweazle · Catweazle

Hello to you all. We're not as brave as some of you, who are happy to pull up stakes and hit the road for a nomadic existence until whoever knows when, but Mrs. Catters and I have organised about 3 months to ourselves for later this year, and are planning to adventure our way around the coast for a while. We...

dave06 · dave06

I know Cindy frowns on us mentioning other sites but I will just ask this, if any of you fellows (or gals) come across a campsite that is of note please place it in the camping section of here and also go to this site and add it in there....http://ozcamps.net/... I have just placed a heap in there and it can o...

Wonker · Wonker

Watched this 2002 movie on conman Frank Abigale? played by Leonardo, very interesting movie and how he ended up working for the FBI. Another great ficional conman who lived in a fantasy world (most of us have met one or know of one) was Walter Mitty, the old movie of that is being re-made using Mike Myers...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Just happened to see a english couple here last night at the camp kitchen, they were in the motel rooms & travelling in a hire car. He was just amazed at the hwy up here ,long & staight , very little traffic.That was all good ,then he proceded to brag about travelling at 180kls ph all the way up from...

Fence sitter · Fence sitter

We are finally on the road full time. Our motel settled on Monday, spent tuesday sorting out the last minute things, van had first service and we head out of town today. Heading to say good bye to family in the Western District of Vic and we are off. I was jealous as hell of these posts when I was still work...

colsa · colsa

Just curious as to how many " nomads" actually live and roam in their vans etc 24/7

percy · percy

HI EVERY ONE ME AND MAGGIE HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR 14 DAYS NOW ON OUR BIG ADVENTURE AND HAVE HAD OUR SHARE OF TROUBLE WE HAD TO GET RID OF OUR TUG AS WE WERE ONLY GETTING 300K PER TANK OF PETROL AROUND $80 HAVE SOLVED THAT PROBLEM AND NOW HAVE A TOYOTA LAND CRUISER ON GAS THE LAST PART OF OUR JOURNEY WE GOT 390K O...

Onedodger · Onedodger

For those interested in the inland flood water this is a great site with Pictures. Worth the Look. http://www.wrightsair.com.au/floodwaternews.htm C.U.

dave06 · dave06

after reading Denise's mattress improvements I got to thinking, what modifications have you folks made to your sharabangs, I will post some shots as soon as the cut and shut crew finish with me

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Medical kits and St Johns on the road (Preview) What do you carry with you for emergencies or small injuries etc on the road, ....... I don't mean your regular medical conditions and their medications. Have any of you done a St Johns or other course? My most used things are metho , povidone iodine, salt, boiled water. Metho is also great for wipin...	Denise	8	926	03:03 PM Mar 11, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	for the photographer (Preview) useful..........http://www.rawtherapee.com/?mitem=2........I	dave06	14	1517	10:58 AM Mar 11, 2010 by dave06
	Forum security (Preview) With the influx of newbies, and seeing its been awhile since this issue was visited, I would like to revisit personal security on the forum. It was highlighted awhile ago now, that posts of the forum can been seen via a search engine (ie Google) Security is not a big issue here but I think we should always...	twobob	6	908	09:48 AM Mar 11, 2010 by Smokeydk
	hell we get some nice folks on here (Preview) Hello June and Amy, your visit with tired old me lifted my spirits no end, your tales of adventure and mirth and just your spirit for life had myself and the nursing staff in absolute bloody awe! and in stitches I will say right here and now, and i am in no fear of retribution, do not let the fact that you are g...	dave06	19	1309	01:21 PM Mar 10, 2010 by JRH
	Brokers (Preview) Hi guys, Just out of curiosity has any one on this forum used a broker to buy eg boat,caravan,car. I do not wish to buy any of the above at the moment just curious as to whether it is worth while.	ROAMIN	0	416	07:25 PM Mar 9, 2010 by ROAMIN
	Good Driving in a Downpour!!! (Preview) Just read this in an email and I thought I would share. Anyone tried it and does it reallywork??? How to achieve good vision while driving during a heavy downpour. We are not sure why it is so effective; just try this method when it rains heavily. This method was told by a Police friend who ha...	Sandym54	16	2584	07:06 PM Mar 9, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	If you are heading to the Kimberleys (Preview) Last year was only a quick 'rekkie' around Oz for us, mainly to make sure that all would be well with the recently purchased motor-home. Next time we do the Oz 360' we will be spending a fair bit of time in one of 'Cruising Granny's' favourite parts of Oz. Why....? Because we have just finished readin...	Palebushman	7	1081	05:03 PM Mar 9, 2010 by dave06
	Satelite broadband (Preview) We are about to take the plunge, sell up and take to the road. I need good fast broadband for my online business. I came across a company called Australian Nomad Technologes. Do any of you know have their product or know what its like. Also very open to ideas. Regards Ynot	Ynot	4	730	04:54 PM Mar 9, 2010 by dave06
	thanks dave and johnno (Preview) thanks for your thoughts and comments everything ok at present heading out again on monday for coonabarabran thanks again percy-maggie	percy	2	711	04:53 PM Mar 9, 2010 by dave06
	hm whens it all to happen (Preview) well i have a grandaughter (a little sis for ryan due 10th march) last night we drove down to capalaba because daughter has gone into labour for the third time? so we drove down in pouring rain only to once again see her sent home?.She was 5 minutes apart and soon as she got to the hospital the pains were no w...	glassies	12	1252	01:02 PM Mar 9, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Dave06 (Preview) Dave06, thinking of you mate, hope all is going well & you are soon back in the glass castle or on the river bank some where doing a bit of r&r. We leave Mataranka saturday for the Roper rv ,just been waiting for the Hodgson rv to drop so we can cross it. Cheers mate & take care. Jim. -- Edited by...	justcruisin01	11	1279	09:53 AM Mar 9, 2010 by Mizz Liz
	Hello grey nomads, we're longing to learn about you (Preview) Hello to you all. We're not as brave as some of you, who are happy to pull up stakes and hit the road for a nomadic existence until whoever knows when, but Mrs. Catters and I have organised about 3 months to ourselves for later this year, and are planning to adventure our way around the coast for a while. We...	Catweazle	17	1227	08:54 AM Mar 9, 2010 by Catweazle
	please contribute and build the database (Preview) I know Cindy frowns on us mentioning other sites but I will just ask this, if any of you fellows (or gals) come across a campsite that is of note please place it in the camping section of here and also go to this site and add it in there....http://ozcamps.net/... I have just placed a heap in there and it can o...	dave06	5	983	03:11 PM Mar 8, 2010 by Onedodger
	Catch Me If You Can - Movies with Leonardo DiCaprio & Also the Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Preview) Watched this 2002 movie on conman Frank Abigale? played by Leonardo, very interesting movie and how he ended up working for the FBI. Another great ficional conman who lived in a fantasy world (most of us have met one or know of one) was Walter Mitty, the old movie of that is being re-made using Mike Myers...	Wonker	10	1138	12:09 PM Mar 8, 2010 by JRH
	ENGLISH IDIOT;;;;; (Preview) Just happened to see a english couple here last night at the camp kitchen, they were in the motel rooms & travelling in a hire car. He was just amazed at the hwy up here ,long & staight , very little traffic.That was all good ,then he proceded to brag about travelling at 180kls ph all the way up from...	justcruisin01	8	960	10:38 AM Mar 8, 2010 by biggles
	Freedom at last - no fixed place of abode (Preview) We are finally on the road full time. Our motel settled on Monday, spent tuesday sorting out the last minute things, van had first service and we head out of town today. Heading to say good bye to family in the Western District of Vic and we are off. I was jealous as hell of these posts when I was still work...	Fence sitter	12	1332	08:13 AM Mar 8, 2010 by Fence sitter
	Just curious (Preview) Just curious as to how many " nomads" actually live and roam in their vans etc 24/7	colsa	14	1119	04:55 PM Mar 7, 2010 by JRH
	14 DAYS ON THE OAD (Preview) HI EVERY ONE ME AND MAGGIE HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR 14 DAYS NOW ON OUR BIG ADVENTURE AND HAVE HAD OUR SHARE OF TROUBLE WE HAD TO GET RID OF OUR TUG AS WE WERE ONLY GETTING 300K PER TANK OF PETROL AROUND $80 HAVE SOLVED THAT PROBLEM AND NOW HAVE A TOYOTA LAND CRUISER ON GAS THE LAST PART OF OUR JOURNEY WE GOT 390K O...	percy	3	621	10:25 PM Mar 6, 2010 by percy
	Inland Flood Water (Preview) For those interested in the inland flood water this is a great site with Pictures. Worth the Look. http://www.wrightsair.com.au/floodwaternews.htm C.U.	Onedodger	6	883	10:14 PM Mar 6, 2010 by pricey43
	Mod's??? what Mod's (Preview) after reading Denise's mattress improvements I got to thinking, what modifications have you folks made to your sharabangs, I will post some shots as soon as the cut and shut crew finish with me	dave06	3	765	09:02 PM Mar 6, 2010 by milo
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