The Grey Nomads - General

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We arrived home yesterday afternoon after an absolutely fantastic trip awy. Now the planning starts for the next one. Trip summary below, might help others planning a trip SUMMARY OF TRIP DATA Travel & Fuel statistics for the trip so far Summary of Costs for the TripTotal Days Away 167 Accommoda...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.nevdgp.org.au/info/ArthritisF/management/pause.htm-- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 26th of July 2009 04:29:01 PM

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just followed a rig and a car about 20 minutes apart both displaying UHF CH18 but no call sign which made me think (now that hurt the few grey cells left) how do you ID the vehicle if I wanted to call him/her up. Is there some unwritten code that one has to use to to make contact. Thought displaying a call s...

Vic41 · Vic41

I tuned into a TV channel news on Thursday night in which they were saying the WA Government was looking into allowing touring RV's to park on WA Crown Land due to the lack of enough caravan park availability in WA, a lot of this shortage being caused by caravan parks being sold off to developers and the...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We are considering ordering a 20' off road Humpback caravan. They are made in Melbourne but sold at Port Wakefield SA. We saw a few on our travels and owners were more than happy with them. Does anyone on the forum have one or heard anything about them (good or bad)? Our Adria is on consignment at Port Wake...

Bradbury · Bradbury

Hi All Haven't been "in touch" for a while but for those of you who remember we were asking about Prado v Pajero or Pathfinder. Thanks for the very helpful comments for those who participated. We settled for a 2007, diesel, auto, VRX Pajero with low km's and are very pleased with the purcha...

dave06 · dave06

I dont normally advertise one thing over another but this I gotta tell you about I recently upgraded my old gps (it died in echuca) I purchased a garmin nuvi 760 off ebay (got it cheap because its last years model, doesnt matter because I got all the latest updates off the garmin website to bring it right u...

Coe Couple · Coe Couple

Hello everyone out there, I would like some imput into wheather once on the road have many of you sold up and just played it by ear or have you still a home somewhere in the great country. Just interested. See you later Lynn

Vic41 · Vic41

This story from the Fraser Coast Chronicle on the "Finda" site is doing the rounds of the forums at the moment. You may recall that Maryborough were going to allow free overnight parking in a town area for nomads as a trial. Looks like they have done a backflip, see; http://www.finda.c...

DellieMay · DellieMay

I've just found this forum. Am still learning how to opperate a computer. Something I promised myself I would do when I retired. Well, I retired 3 years ago altho my husband is still working. Now I have the time to check with fellow grey nomads and would like to talk with any other mad fossickers . My husb...

kenmarg · kenmarg

by jeeeez. those sand gropers,there just a different breed . this hungry customer at mc'donalds,gets into a bit of a scuffle outside the store. so he bit the other blokes ear off ( wonder if it tasted any better than a big mac )

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

TALK TOO MUCH ©By Christine Thiel The world says I talk too much.Who decides these things and such?If I cant speak up for myself or converse with them allDo I stay silent, and be thought a fool? My life has been solo for a long, long time.I raised children, managed household real fine.Running a bus...

suenami · suenami

Hi everyone, I talked to a solo nomad for 10 mins as I was leaving Newman for Meekarratha WA. (he had passed me several times since Katherine in NT. Got to Meekarratha, had to ring Telstra to find out the name of the park I stayed at (don't laugh), rang them and asked them to give a message to the fifth whee...

kenmarg · kenmarg

margaret went shopping today at woolies at the logan hyperdome, ( coles and woolies are offering 10 per cent off to pensioners on tuesday and wednesday ) " but" the prices on all the staple lines has shot thru the roof. there other offer is 40 cents off your...

Ma · Ma

I have just watched the most amazing ventriloquist on YouTube. If you have a spare 5 minutes or so click on the link (or cut and paste) www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNJ02rxaNrs&eurl=http://touringoz.yuku.com/topic/1388/t/This-guy-is-awesome.html&feature=player_embedded

hotrodbus · hotrodbus

We are on the road now and before we left home we had a garage sale. It opened our eyes to how greedy humans can be. I have never experienced what material things mean to some people.They were like a pack of vultures (maybe that as a little harsh)but if this is what people are like I would prefer to have nothi...

MikeMin · MikeMin

We are now in Coral Bay and on booking in we were told at reception that it was not advisable to hook the van up to the water as it was bore water. Our neighbours to the left have heeded the warning, the guys on the right are hooked up, no worries. Within a 100m radius I would estimate that the hookers vs. non-h...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Dont normally play with the internet, but was wondering if an article I read on corrugations in the 60s was still current and came across this road report for the Barkly, Central, Katherine and top end , might be handy for some of you heading north http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/roadreport/obstructi...

twobob · twobob

Just found "Pickles.com.au", a motor auctioneer, has a caravan and motorhome auction coming up. Its at Milperra, NSW on 01/08/09 If you are in the market for a new rig, may be a good opportunity. They also have "online" bidding, for those that can not attend. Worth a look.

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

What a comparison, , saw on the news how a young fella sustained head injuries from a bashing, ,------bloody animals the next segment showed the shuttle launch,------ next stop Mars, how far apart is that !!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	We are Home (Bugga) (Preview) We arrived home yesterday afternoon after an absolutely fantastic trip awy. Now the planning starts for the next one. Trip summary below, might help others planning a trip SUMMARY OF TRIP DATA Travel & Fuel statistics for the trip so far Summary of Costs for the TripTotal Days Away 167 Accommoda...	Gary and Kerry	10	3393	07:58 AM Jul 27, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	Move It or Lose It !!! (Preview) http://www.nevdgp.org.au/info/ArthritisF/management/pause.htm-- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 26th of July 2009 04:29:01 PM	Vic41	2	912	08:10 PM Jul 26, 2009 by The Gnome
	UHF Calling (Preview) Just followed a rig and a car about 20 minutes apart both displaying UHF CH18 but no call sign which made me think *(now that hurt the few grey cells left)* how do you ID the vehicle if I wanted to call him/her up. Is there some unwritten code that one has to use to to make contact. Thought displaying a call s...	Wombat 280	24	1901	06:58 PM Jul 26, 2009 by Bridgee
	RV Touring Parking on WA Crown Land ? (Preview) I tuned into a TV channel news on Thursday night in which they were saying the WA Government was looking into allowing touring RV's to park on WA Crown Land due to the lack of enough caravan park availability in WA, a lot of this shortage being caused by caravan parks being sold off to developers and the...	Vic41	4	1241	04:55 PM Jul 26, 2009 by dave06
	Humpback Smart Vans (Preview) We are considering ordering a 20' off road Humpback caravan. They are made in Melbourne but sold at Port Wakefield SA. We saw a few on our travels and owners were more than happy with them. Does anyone on the forum have one or heard anything about them (good or bad)? Our Adria is on consignment at Port Wake...	Gary and Kerry	2	2433	03:12 PM Jul 26, 2009 by kenmarg
	Any comments re Jayco (Preview) Hi All Haven't been "in touch" for a while but for those of you who remember we were asking about Prado v Pajero or Pathfinder. Thanks for the very helpful comments for those who participated. We settled for a 2007, diesel, auto, VRX Pajero with low km's and are very pleased with the purcha...	Bradbury	7	1362	12:59 AM Jul 26, 2009 by Norkat
	new addition to gps (Preview) I dont normally advertise one thing over another but this I gotta tell you about I recently upgraded my old gps (it died in echuca) I purchased a garmin nuvi 760 off ebay (got it cheap because its last years model, doesnt matter because I got all the latest updates off the garmin website to bring it right u...	dave06	8	1133	03:56 PM Jul 25, 2009 by dave06
	To sell or return to there one day (Preview) Hello everyone out there, I would like some imput into wheather once on the road have many of you sold up and just played it by ear or have you still a home somewhere in the great country. Just interested. See you later Lynn	Coe Couple	8	1170	12:05 PM Jul 25, 2009 by MikeMin
	Cheap Nomads Not Worth It......Maryborough Council & C/Park Owner (Preview) This story from the Fraser Coast Chronicle on the "Finda" site is doing the rounds of the forums at the moment. You may recall that Maryborough were going to allow free overnight parking in a town area for nomads as a trial. Looks like they have done a backflip, see; http://www.finda.c...	Vic41	27	1809	11:59 PM Jul 24, 2009 by Lazo
	Hi all. I'm new. (Preview) I've just found this forum. Am still learning how to opperate a computer. Something I promised myself I would do when I retired. Well, I retired 3 years ago altho my husband is still working. Now I have the time to check with fellow grey nomads and would like to talk with any other mad fossickers . My husb...	DellieMay	22	1319	09:29 PM Jul 24, 2009 by Firefly
	fast food. (Preview) by jeeeez. those sand gropers,there just a different breed . this hungry customer at mc'donalds,gets into a bit of a scuffle outside the store. so he bit the other blokes ear off ( wonder if it tasted any better than a big mac )	kenmarg	5	773	08:10 PM Jul 24, 2009 by kenmarg
	Another Granny Poem (Preview) TALK TOO MUCH ©By Christine Thiel The world says I talk too much.Who decides these things and such?If I cant speak up for myself or converse with them allDo I stay silent, and be thought a fool? My life has been solo for a long, long time.I raised children, managed household real fine.Running a bus...	Cruising Granny	7	945	06:27 PM Jul 24, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Wow! My First ever Free Camp... (Preview) Hi everyone, I talked to a solo nomad for 10 mins as I was leaving Newman for Meekarratha WA. (he had passed me several times since Katherine in NT. Got to Meekarratha, had to ring Telstra to find out the name of the park I stayed at (don't laugh), rang them and asked them to give a message to the fifth whee...	suenami	7	1553	04:03 PM Jul 24, 2009 by kenmarg
	the grocery giants (Preview) margaret went shopping today at woolies at the logan hyperdome, ( coles and woolies are offering 10 per cent off to pensioners on tuesday and wednesday ) " but" the prices on all the staple lines has shot thru the roof. there other offer is 40 cents off your...	kenmarg	12	1217	09:09 AM Jul 24, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	I WAS AMAZED (Preview) I have just watched the most amazing ventriloquist on YouTube. If you have a spare 5 minutes or so click on the link (or cut and paste) www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNJ02rxaNrs&eurl=http://touringoz.yuku.com/topic/1388/t/This-guy-is-awesome.html&feature=player_embedded	Ma	12	1146	05:51 PM Jul 23, 2009 by dave06
	Anyone had one of these ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are on the road now and before we left home we had a garage sale. It opened our eyes to how greedy humans can be. I have never experienced what material things mean to some people.They were like a pack of vultures (maybe that as a little harsh)but if this is what people are like I would prefer to have nothi...	hotrodbus	30	2462	11:17 AM Jul 23, 2009 by dave06
	Bore water - to hook up or not? (Preview) We are now in Coral Bay and on booking in we were told at reception that it was not advisable to hook the van up to the water as it was bore water. Our neighbours to the left have heeded the warning, the guys on the right are hooked up, no worries. Within a 100m radius I would estimate that the hookers vs. non-h...	MikeMin	5	1588	11:32 PM Jul 22, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Road report for the top end (Preview) Dont normally play with the internet, but was wondering if an article I read on corrugations in the 60s was still current and came across this road report for the Barkly, Central, Katherine and top end , might be handy for some of you heading north http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/roadreport/obstructi...	mike and Judy	1	881	11:03 PM Jul 22, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Caravan and Motorhome auction (Preview) Just found "Pickles.com.au", a motor auctioneer, has a caravan and motorhome auction coming up. Its at Milperra, NSW on 01/08/09 If you are in the market for a new rig, may be a good opportunity. They also have "online" bidding, for those that can not attend. Worth a look.	twobob	2	1010	10:38 PM Jul 22, 2009 by suenami
	comparison (Preview) What a comparison, , saw on the news how a young fella sustained head injuries from a bashing, ,------bloody animals the next segment showed the shuttle launch,------ next stop Mars, how far apart is that !!	mike and Judy	18	1420	11:33 AM Jul 22, 2009 by dave06
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