The Grey Nomads - General

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

One day , the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip , the father asked his son , "H...

whoppa · whoppa

It has been a while since our last contact but we have been in some very remote areas and e-mail connections are an unheard of thing! Last Friday we went out on the Great Barrier Reef and did some snorkling - great fun!! The trip out to the outer reef was just over two hours and a wee bit rough but the trip...

Ell&Mick · Ell&Mick

The six man tent has been dusted off and aired, the sleeping bags as well. No luxury for us this weekend as we go off camping to Double Island Point. Mick is looking forward to it, as a few of the old army buddies and thier wives are also going. I have already organised a 'few" bottles of sparkling, jus...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Well after a lengthy passage of time, Mike has finally CLEANED THE WAGON!!!!!! 4 (yes thats right!!) vacuum empties later, it now looks like a well loved wagon, totally unrecognisable. On Mike's behalf I wish to apologise to all the GN's (Gayle and Jim, Dave and Jenny, John W and Anne, Gary and Kerry,...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Hi everyone. I'm curious to know what the fuel prices are around the states at the moment. Queensland has done away with the 8.5 cent/litre fuel subsidy and upped the price by as much as 25c/litre. What are the other states doing? Cheers Chris

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Heading down the highway the other day and saw a classic example of good road manners, I was following a van and he flashed his right indicator for me to overtake , as soon as I pulled out he lifted his foot, (you could see his speed reduction) and then saw his h/lights flash in the offside mirror for me to...

kenmarg · kenmarg

i thought i would do a post on the e-mail address,of these three people my councillor darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au. barbara stones address springwood@parliament.qld.gov.au. the minister for main roads mainroads@mi...

kenmarg · kenmarg

all the states transport minister's agree to work to a full fedral registration for trucks, by 2012. i never thought i would ever see this happen.

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

When I sold the house I was surprised at the "STUFF" I had accumalated over the years, I 've avvised other nomads that this is the most difficult part of becoming a full time Nomad, Now I've started again with a partner "WE" have accumalated again We went along to our local market...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Installed an Icom 440 UHF radio in the tug yesterday, but after reading the destruction manual had some inquires re the many functions that come as standard which enhance the reception and on road use At about 2300 last night sent an email off to the head office of ICOM in Melbourne on the off cha...

tezza · tezza

We are having a spell out of the van and are housesitting in Busselton for 6 weeks from mid august. we would appreciate a few hints about what we should see while we are there and also about any supposed attractions that we should give a miss.

xina · xina

COMFREY OINTMENT. You must NOT use metal utensils when preparing Herbal Remedies. Metal causes a re-action which could negate the effectiveness of the product. Glass or Enamel only, a Wooden spoon, and a Plastic slotted spoon. 750G Leaf. 2 & a half cups Olive [or other] Oil. [NOT Baby Oil....

Coe Couple · Coe Couple

I hope soon to be like some of you and moving around, we have a 17.6 van and live in the South Burnett area and we are wondering if there is a site with some more free camps as we already have the camps book and just looking at more areas. Is there anything around Hervey Bay or the Fraser Coast area. I really li...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Sometime ago, there was a mention of dry dog shampoo, I think by Basil, can't find said article, did not realise that there was 67 pages to look through!!, gave up after about 6.Would appreciate an update, going to big pet shop in Emerald next week to stock up on other goodies for our little girl, Thanks....

boeing747 · boeing747

I have found the information: courtesy of Frank & Brenda from "Caravaners Forum" Frank & Brenda on Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:57 pmG'day, Here's the one I made, bought the unit from Woolies (GLADE) not Airwick, used it at home till all perfume used up, cut the "bottle" off the i...

DnA · DnA

Hello Everyone - I am wondering if any of you could advise on towing courses in Perth? Hubby and I are new to the forum [its great too by the way] Can you believe it - but we both have never towed before - infact I am thinking that it can be quite scary - so I am thinking that we should both do a towing course. Any f...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Whats your favorite footwear while driving,??? bought a new pair of boots, could'nt find Redbacks or Blundstones, so ended up with Elastic sided Baxters, made in NSW, needed real bad, my others were falling to bits, Hate breaking in a new pair of boots with the stiff leather, went down to PO in slippe...

tonyd · tonyd

Any GNs know if you can buy proper canvas shower/toilet enclosures? I've seen the "automatic pop-up" models and they seem very flimsy (and I suspect the pop-up and down function would drive me totally insane because I have watched people trying it out and it does not seem to work very well)...

MollyPolly · MollyPolly

I am a registered mystery shopper for Spectre, and C was just asking if we know of anyone travelling in the Northern Territory over the next three months. They need people to asssess petrol stations - and are willing to pay very attractive incentives. Unfortunately - we will be on the other side of the c...

Johncog · Johncog

Going to try a four to five month trip after Easter next year, it will be my first long trip in our motorhome. Leaving from Byron Bay [where we will be for Easter] and trying to sort where to go. So all you experienced gurus of the travel give some feedback on where you would go............

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	Food for thought (Preview) One day , the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip , the father asked his son , "H...	Wombat 280	18	1199	06:55 PM Jul 14, 2009 by jon7360
	Update (Preview) It has been a while since our last contact but we have been in some very remote areas and e-mail connections are an unheard of thing! Last Friday we went out on the Great Barrier Reef and did some snorkling - great fun!! The trip out to the outer reef was just over two hours and a wee bit rough but the trip...	whoppa	1	614	04:34 PM Jul 14, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	No Caravan for Us This Weekend.... (Preview) The six man tent has been dusted off and aired, the sleeping bags as well. No luxury for us this weekend as we go off camping to Double Island Point. Mick is looking forward to it, as a few of the old army buddies and thier wives are also going. I have already organised a 'few" bottles of sparkling, jus...	Ell&Mick	8	771	12:46 PM Jul 14, 2009 by dave06
	Its a Miracle!!!!! (Preview) Well after a lengthy passage of time, Mike has finally CLEANED THE WAGON!!!!!! 4 (yes thats right!!) vacuum empties later, it now looks like a well loved wagon, totally unrecognisable. On Mike's behalf I wish to apologise to all the GN's (Gayle and Jim, Dave and Jenny, John W and Anne, Gary and Kerry,...	mike and Judy	3	723	09:42 PM Jul 12, 2009 by suenami
	Fuel Prices Around The Country (Preview) Hi everyone. I'm curious to know what the fuel prices are around the states at the moment. Queensland has done away with the 8.5 cent/litre fuel subsidy and upped the price by as much as 25c/litre. What are the other states doing? Cheers Chris	Cruising Granny	18	1378	03:21 PM Jul 12, 2009 by Pam
	Road Manners, (Preview) Heading down the highway the other day and saw a classic example of good road manners, I was following a van and he flashed his right indicator for me to overtake , as soon as I pulled out he lifted his foot, (you could see his speed reduction) and then saw his h/lights flash in the offside mirror for me to...	mike and Judy	15	1417	07:51 PM Jul 11, 2009 by dave06
	re e-mail address (Preview) i thought i would do a post on the e-mail address,of these three people my councillor darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au. barbara stones address springwood@parliament.qld.gov.au. the minister for main roads mainroads@mi...	kenmarg	5	737	09:39 PM Jul 10, 2009 by dave06
	rego (Preview) all the states transport minister's agree to work to a full fedral registration for trucks, by 2012. i never thought i would ever see this happen.	kenmarg	5	857	06:55 PM Jul 10, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	accumalation (Preview) When I sold the house I was surprised at the "STUFF" I had accumalated over the years, I 've avvised other nomads that this is the most difficult part of becoming a full time Nomad, Now I've started again with a partner "WE" have accumalated again We went along to our local market...	mike and Judy	9	996	01:08 PM Jul 10, 2009 by dave06
	HOWS THAT FOR SERVICE (Preview) Installed an Icom 440 UHF radio in the tug yesterday, but after reading the destruction manual had some inquires re the many functions that come as standard which enhance the reception and on road use At about 2300 last night sent an email off to the head office of ICOM in Melbourne on the off cha...	Wombat 280	7	1050	10:32 AM Jul 10, 2009 by dave06
	busselton (Preview) We are having a spell out of the van and are housesitting in Busselton for 6 weeks from mid august. we would appreciate a few hints about what we should see while we are there and also about any supposed attractions that we should give a miss.	tezza	2	641	06:00 PM Jul 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Herbal remedies. (Preview) COMFREY OINTMENT. You must NOT use metal utensils when preparing Herbal Remedies. Metal causes a re-action which could negate the effectiveness of the product. Glass or Enamel only, a Wooden spoon, and a Plastic slotted spoon. 750G Leaf. 2 & a half cups Olive [or other] Oil. [NOT Baby Oil....	xina	19	2410	12:42 PM Jul 9, 2009 by dave06
	Hoping to have a new life in the near future. (Preview) I hope soon to be like some of you and moving around, we have a 17.6 van and live in the South Burnett area and we are wondering if there is a site with some more free camps as we already have the camps book and just looking at more areas. Is there anything around Hervey Bay or the Fraser Coast area. I really li...	Coe Couple	11	871	12:35 PM Jul 9, 2009 by dave06
	Dog shampoo (dry) (Preview) Sometime ago, there was a mention of dry dog shampoo, I think by Basil, can't find said article, did not realise that there was 67 pages to look through!!, gave up after about 6.Would appreciate an update, going to big pet shop in Emerald next week to stock up on other goodies for our little girl, Thanks....	mike and Judy	7	990	05:45 PM Jul 8, 2009 by xina
	(Glade)Airwick battery operated air-freshener (Preview) I have found the information: courtesy of Frank & Brenda from "Caravaners Forum" Frank & Brenda on Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:57 pmG'day, Here's the one I made, bought the unit from Woolies (GLADE) not Airwick, used it at home till all perfume used up, cut the "bottle" off the i...	boeing747	7	5378	09:42 AM Jul 8, 2009 by boeing747
	Towing Courses (Preview) Hello Everyone - I am wondering if any of you could advise on towing courses in Perth? Hubby and I are new to the forum [its great too by the way] Can you believe it - but we both have never towed before - infact I am thinking that it can be quite scary - so I am thinking that we should both do a towing course. Any f...	DnA	6	2532	09:22 PM Jul 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Footwear, (Preview) Whats your favorite footwear while driving,??? bought a new pair of boots, could'nt find Redbacks or Blundstones, so ended up with Elastic sided Baxters, made in NSW, needed real bad, my others were falling to bits, Hate breaking in a new pair of boots with the stiff leather, went down to PO in slippe...	mike and Judy	9	826	08:46 PM Jul 7, 2009 by xina
	Shower/toilet tent (Preview) Any GNs know if you can buy proper canvas shower/toilet enclosures? I've seen the "automatic pop-up" models and they seem very flimsy (and I suspect the pop-up and down function would drive me totally insane because I have watched people trying it out and it does not seem to work very well)...	tonyd	7	2608	06:48 PM Jul 7, 2009 by tonyd
	Anyone travelling in the NT over the next three months? (Preview) I am a registered mystery shopper for Spectre, and C was just asking if we know of anyone travelling in the Northern Territory over the next three months. They need people to asssess petrol stations - and are willing to pay very attractive incentives. Unfortunately - we will be on the other side of the c...	MollyPolly	1	533	12:17 PM Jul 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	4 month trip next april where to go? (Preview) Going to try a four to five month trip after Easter next year, it will be my first long trip in our motorhome. Leaving from Byron Bay [where we will be for Easter] and trying to sort where to go. So all you experienced gurus of the travel give some feedback on where you would go............	Johncog	21	1050	10:21 AM Jul 7, 2009 by Rolly
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