The Grey Nomads - General

RobCol · RobCol

Oh 'golly it's cold here in Mount Gambier. Had lovely warm welcome home from 5 grandies here.! Left Sunshine Coast, via Toowoomba,Stanthorpe, Tamworth, Condobolin Hay Mildura Pinnaroo.Took 5 days. Free camped all but two nights. Was interesting trip, and oh so lovely to see green fields once int...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

We have to be a little stupid, but we is packed and ready to roll, heading south on the morrow with grey ribbons and label proudly displayed on the back of car and van, heading for Young, A little early but better than late, First thing we checked was the heater in the van, plus extra blankets as it is minus 2...

Bare Rambler · Bare Rambler

Hi Everyone We are looking at levelling devices (levellers) for our Coaster and would appreciate any feedback/advice on what to get. Fiamma have a couple of different types - e.g. "stepped" or "flat", made of plastic for around $50. Any experience with these ? Thanks

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Does anyone know of a list or site that lists showgrounds that allow camping for caravans, motorhomes etc as they are a handy & cheap place to camp. We are in NSW now & know of a few which I will list below Coffs Harbour Glen Innis Grafton racecourse (i think) Murwillumbah Kyogle Tenterfield We a...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I have a friend who is a very pedantic perfectionist sort of guy who wanted to check out my workshop so I cleaned up; his is always pristine (but never used) went inside and washed my hands with toothpaste..... I think next visit to the War Vets Home I'll find a vacant bed and claim it.......

Terro · Terro

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Palebushman · Palebushman

We could understand it if we had been near the activity, but we are parked up in a beautiful little rural town (Clifton QLD) and, inside a large shed too!! While carrying out extensive modifications to our motor-home, we had all the shutters of the shed closed, to stop the raging winds from blowing e...

Disco Duck · Disco Duck

What is wrong with this picture? On the back of a small Hyundai three door car was a sticker which read: Buy Australian Use it or Lose it. Is it just me or....................................???

xina · xina

Just got news that some MORON has chopped down the Sign at the Tip of Cape York. Why don't these people just stay home and destroy their own property. I know, I know, destroying things others get pleasure out of is more fun. Cheers, xina.

suenami · suenami

Hi all, My son has two weeks hols at xmas and wants me to take him to Lake Eyre. He's computer programmer, aged 26 and never goes outside his job on the Central Coast of NSW. This was my reply - Am I close? Can anyone confirm that I'm right? or not? "I would love to do it myself. But this 4-tonne motorhome...

tezza · tezza

Can anyone tell me what the road is like from the great northern highway at Newman through Tom Price to coastal highway and on to Onslow is like please?

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Hmm, I've always wondered this myself... now I know. - People born before 1946 were called The Silent generation.. - The Baby Boomers, are people born between 1946 and 1959. - Generation X, people have been born between 1960 and 1979. - Generation Y, are the people born between 1980 and 2009 Why do we c...

tezza · tezza

We have been offered a 2004 pajero exceed and would like your opinion of them as a tow vehicle. ASny advice will be appreciated.

Toni · Toni

I have a cat that I do not want to pert with. She doesn't go far away from me anyway. She can not kill a spider let alone a bird.

Ma · Ma

I read in the news this morning of the fires on the Sunshine Coast - although they have eased now. Mr and Mrs Ibbo are on the Sunshine Coast at the moment. Hope they are safe and out of harms way. Ma

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

For those going away this long weekend...please stay safe.....and if travelling long distances...take lots of breaks. Dave

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Anybody listen to Senator Bill Mclennan on" Maccas" Sunday morning what a frightening picture he presented on our resources concerning the use of water, Again another reason why I am thankful I am in my 70's We should think about this every waking moment and conserve it, and scream long an...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

SAUCY senior citizens can receive a generous discount at Melbourne brothels next week. As thousands of old-timers celebrate national Seniors Week, those who present their seniors discount card at some brothels and escort services can mark the occasion in an entirely different way. Brothels ali...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,26161236-5006301,00.html-- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Sunday 4th of October 2009 09:26:37 AM

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Few posts back I raised the safety concerns on the Great Wall Ute imported from China having as an optional feature air bags and ABS . Last night on the news a report on the the NRMA came up with a safety report that showed that even with the airbags and ABS the best it could do was a rating of 2, a bloody pra...

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	We're home! (Preview) Oh 'golly it's cold here in Mount Gambier. Had lovely warm welcome home from 5 grandies here.! Left Sunshine Coast, via Toowoomba,Stanthorpe, Tamworth, Condobolin Hay Mildura Pinnaroo.Took 5 days. Free camped all but two nights. Was interesting trip, and oh so lovely to see green fields once int...	RobCol	2	636	03:13 PM Oct 7, 2009 by ibbo
	Heading for the cold, (Preview) We have to be a little stupid, but we is packed and ready to roll, heading south on the morrow with grey ribbons and label proudly displayed on the back of car and van, heading for Young, A little early but better than late, First thing we checked was the heater in the van, plus extra blankets as it is minus 2...	mike and Judy	19	1061	11:10 AM Oct 7, 2009 by dave06
	Levellers (Preview) Hi Everyone We are looking at levelling devices (levellers) for our Coaster and would appreciate any feedback/advice on what to get. Fiamma have a couple of different types - e.g. "stepped" or "flat", made of plastic for around $50. Any experience with these ? Thanks	Bare Rambler	7	1209	08:18 PM Oct 6, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Showground camping (Preview) Does anyone know of a list or site that lists showgrounds that allow camping for caravans, motorhomes etc as they are a handy & cheap place to camp. We are in NSW now & know of a few which I will list below Coffs Harbour Glen Innis Grafton racecourse (i think) Murwillumbah Kyogle Tenterfield We a...	Hylda&Jon	10	10117	08:05 PM Oct 6, 2009 by hammer
	Ok, I'm off to the dementia ward.... (Preview) I have a friend who is a very pedantic perfectionist sort of guy who wanted to check out my workshop so I cleaned up; his is always pristine (but never used) went inside and washed my hands with toothpaste..... I think next visit to the War Vets Home I'll find a vacant bed and claim it.......	Basil Faulty	10	1002	06:48 PM Oct 6, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	video editing problems. (Preview) <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 135135232 16 262145 0;} @font-face {font-family:&q...	Terro	5	752	02:27 PM Oct 6, 2009 by dave06
	How on earth do you ged rid of this stuff!? (Preview) We could understand it if we had been near the activity, but we are parked up in a beautiful little rural town (Clifton QLD) and, inside a large shed too!! While carrying out extensive modifications to our motor-home, we had all the shutters of the shed closed, to stop the raging winds from blowing e...	Palebushman	9	1097	10:37 AM Oct 6, 2009 by dave06
	Advertising (Preview) What is wrong with this picture? On the back of a small Hyundai three door car was a sticker which read: Buy Australian Use it or Lose it. Is it just me or....................................???	Disco Duck	15	1082	10:23 AM Oct 6, 2009 by dave06
	The Sign at the Tip. (Preview) Just got news that some MORON has chopped down the Sign at the Tip of Cape York. Why don't these people just stay home and destroy their own property. I know, I know, destroying things others get pleasure out of is more fun. Cheers, xina.	xina	9	1126	10:07 AM Oct 6, 2009 by dave06
	Lake Eyre (Preview) Hi all, My son has two weeks hols at xmas and wants me to take him to Lake Eyre. He's computer programmer, aged 26 and never goes outside his job on the Central Coast of NSW. This was my reply - Am I close? Can anyone confirm that I'm right? or not? "I would love to do it myself. But this 4-tonne motorhome...	suenami	9	1451	11:26 PM Oct 5, 2009 by Terro
	Newman to Onslow (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the road is like from the great northern highway at Newman through Tom Price to coastal highway and on to Onslow is like please?	tezza	3	1156	10:22 PM Oct 5, 2009 by suenami
	now I know why I am silent (Preview) Hmm, I've always wondered this myself... now I know. - People born before 1946 were called The Silent generation.. - The Baby Boomers, are people born between 1946 and 1959. - Generation X, people have been born between 1960 and 1979. - Generation Y, are the people born between 1980 and 2009 Why do we c...	mike and Judy	4	947	10:04 PM Oct 5, 2009 by suenami
	Pajero (Preview) We have been offered a 2004 pajero exceed and would like your opinion of them as a tow vehicle. ASny advice will be appreciated.	tezza	4	954	08:27 PM Oct 5, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Has anyone travelled with a siamese cat? (Preview) I have a cat that I do not want to pert with. She doesn't go far away from me anyway. She can not kill a spider let alone a bird.	Toni	5	826	05:28 PM Oct 5, 2009 by Kantiki
	SUNSHINE COAST (Preview) I read in the news this morning of the fires on the Sunshine Coast - although they have eased now. Mr and Mrs Ibbo are on the Sunshine Coast at the moment. Hope they are safe and out of harms way. Ma	Ma	3	700	03:57 PM Oct 5, 2009 by ibbo
	Long weekend (Preview) For those going away this long weekend...please stay safe.....and if travelling long distances...take lots of breaks. Dave	Smokeydk	9	1138	03:49 PM Oct 5, 2009 by Ma
	Water (Preview) Anybody listen to Senator Bill Mclennan on" Maccas" Sunday morning what a frightening picture he presented on our resources concerning the use of water, Again another reason why I am thankful I am in my 70's We should think about this every waking moment and conserve it, and scream long an...	mike and Judy	8	1114	12:44 PM Oct 5, 2009 by dave06
	A topic which is of no interst to us seniors.... no doubt will cause some debate... (Preview) SAUCY senior citizens can receive a generous discount at Melbourne brothels next week. As thousands of old-timers celebrate national Seniors Week, those who present their seniors discount card at some brothels and escort services can mark the occasion in an entirely different way. Brothels ali...	Basil Faulty	18	1415	12:23 PM Oct 5, 2009 by Ma
	Lucky to be alive (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,26161236-5006301,00.html-- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Sunday 4th of October 2009 09:26:37 AM	Gary and Kerry	2	756	11:32 AM Oct 5, 2009 by dave06
	Saftey Standards a Farce (Preview) Few posts back I raised the safety concerns on the Great Wall Ute imported from China having as an optional feature air bags and ABS . Last night on the news a report on the the NRMA came up with a safety report that showed that even with the airbags and ABS the best it could do was a rating of 2, a bloody pra...	Wombat 280	7	901	11:21 AM Oct 5, 2009 by dave06
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