The Grey Nomads - General

ibbo · ibbo

Well we are back home after our trip that took us as far as Winton.Mind boggling would be a good way to describe Australia and its vastness.We used Camps 5 to our full advantage.We started off from North Arm Cove NSW thence to Northaven,Grafton and then inland.Originally our plan was to go down south to...

Monica · Monica

Well it is still raining here, has been now since Tuesday. I did manage to get out into the garden to weed early this morning but the rain beat me. Even Max (my dog) had the sense to come inside out of it, I kept weeding until the rain was too heavy. Yes, half my neighbours think I'm crazy and the other half...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Regarding Moderators for the forum if we all treat each other with respect as has been the case in the past, then I cannot see the need for Moderators. Cindy, our Webmistress does a wonderful job of controlling things on this forum and we have not needed to have anyone else telling us what we c...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

2 weeks and 2 days, and she is off the long lead, she now knows where home is but I had to find out the hard way, about 2 Ks away we have an area that is known as the flood plain, we include it her walks as it is a pretty good place for roos and guinea fowl, and she was continually tugging to get to them, as the grass i...

Escape · Escape

Thanks also for my sticker...received it today...can any one tell me the best place to display it ...on the front or back of my van/vehicle...as a I have only one I want to display it in the best possible spot so it can be noticed Thanks so much.

suenami · suenami

Hi everyone,Injune Qld is beautifully dry and warm (got my best singlet on). Will be looking around Carnarvon Gorge for a couple of days as I journey north-west to wherever Im going (?)cheers

rocan · rocan

can anyone recommend places to stay,free or van parks,from mt isa -alice springs-coober pedy and woomera.never been down this road and doing this trip from townsville early september.have 8 weeks to do this trip and will work out which way to come home depending on the amount of time we spend at vari...

Vic41 · Vic41

Apparently CG thinks my posts are patronising, although my posts are directed more at people new to RV'ing rather than those who are experienced. Many new people would not know where to look for information or do not have Camps4/5. See CG's comments; "Vic, it would appear you have far too muc...

al · al

hi all sorry if this upsets any body but what happened to dave ? i have not been on here for a while been over seas. hope nothing bad has happened to one of the few good guys around ! regards al

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Thought I had posted this but obviously not. Looking for a user assessment of the ICom 440 UHF radio. Like the set up of the 440 having the guts of it under the seat and the working bit all in the Mic Combo. I would also be interested in hearing comments on any other split system that is contained in the mic...

McLellans · McLellans

Hi to all We are new to the nomad way of life,about to start our journey next monday.We have a pop top jayco van with ample storage,I dont know if I have been packing toooo much stuff.What did you all do when you first started out? Kathryn

Ma · Ma

Does anyone take a bread maker with them when they travel for any extended periods and is it worth it.

ibbo · ibbo

I reckon that Wombles quote Re.Dave 06 and the delightful Dragon would have to qualify for the Post of the Year..Cheers.Ibbo

the womble · the womble

hi guys and gals just thought I would tell you about an iteresting interlude that happened to us last weekend I had a minor vehicular inconvienience just up the road from a place called port Pirie in south australia at the foot of the magnificent flinders ranges (cracked subframe on the van) after a...

twobob · twobob

In recent times, there has been a high number of links added to posts. I for one, rarely use a link, for security reasons. Any site can become infected, as those that have been here long enough, will know about the ad banners that got into this site While it is normally not an issue, it could be In the highly...

tonyd · tonyd

GNs planning a trip to northern WA, and who like a tipple: take supplies with you. All takeaway sales were banned in Carnarvon on Friday for two Aboriginal funerals. The ban may be lifted today, but who knows? And Roebourne council is voting today on a possible total and permanent ban on all alchohol sa...

Helena · Helena

Well we will be off to Queensland on Tuesday only a short trip as have to be back late August for daughter - in - laws treatment but it will be so good to be back on the road just can`t wait. Helena.

Vic41 · Vic41

Saw a traffic warning on another forum about huge amounts of Army traffic (including tanks on transporters) in Central and East Queensland, heading East. Apparently there is a major Armed Forces Exercise beginning at Shoalwater Bay [North of Rockhampton] shortly and that there are a lot of A...

ibbo · ibbo

I guess that this a bit unusual but here goes.We are going to NZ on 21/7/09 for 10 days.Wally the Staffie does not want to go with us,bit of a hang up about being mistaken for a sheep.So we are looking for an alternative to a boarding kennel.We are leaving from Mooloolaba so if anyone would like the pleasur...

kenmarg · kenmarg

does anyone have a nice tasty recipe,for bread

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Month long Trip.A Tribute to Dave06 (Preview) Well we are back home after our trip that took us as far as Winton.Mind boggling would be a good way to describe Australia and its vastness.We used Camps 5 to our full advantage.We started off from North Arm Cove NSW thence to Northaven,Grafton and then inland.Originally our plan was to go down south to...	ibbo	4	824	06:15 PM Jun 23, 2009 by humpy
	still raining (Preview) Well it is still raining here, has been now since Tuesday. I did manage to get out into the garden to weed early this morning but the rain beat me. Even Max (my dog) had the sense to come inside out of it, I kept weeding until the rain was too heavy. Yes, half my neighbours think I'm crazy and the other half...	Monica	10	902	05:41 PM Jun 23, 2009 by JRH
	Moderators (Preview) G'day all, Regarding Moderators for the forum if we all treat each other with respect as has been the case in the past, then I cannot see the need for Moderators. Cindy, our Webmistress does a wonderful job of controlling things on this forum and we have not needed to have anyone else telling us what we c...	JRH	16	971	05:06 PM Jun 23, 2009 by dave06
	Tisha, (Preview) 2 weeks and 2 days, and she is off the long lead, she now knows where home is but I had to find out the hard way, about 2 Ks away we have an area that is known as the flood plain, we include it her walks as it is a pretty good place for roos and guinea fowl, and she was continually tugging to get to them, as the grass i...	mike and Judy	2	553	03:05 PM Jun 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Bumper Sticker (Preview) Thanks also for my sticker...received it today...can any one tell me the best place to display it ...on the front or back of my van/vehicle...as a I have only one I want to display it in the best possible spot so it can be noticed Thanks so much.	Escape	11	748	02:01 PM Jun 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	No rain here (Preview) Hi everyone,Injune Qld is beautifully dry and warm (got my best singlet on). Will be looking around Carnarvon Gorge for a couple of days as I journey north-west to wherever Im going (?)cheers	suenami	7	945	12:57 PM Jun 23, 2009 by hotrodbus
	where to stay (Preview) can anyone recommend places to stay,free or van parks,from mt isa -alice springs-coober pedy and woomera.never been down this road and doing this trip from townsville early september.have 8 weeks to do this trip and will work out which way to come home depending on the amount of time we spend at vari...	rocan	6	920	09:00 AM Jun 23, 2009 by chezgo
	Patronising Posts (Preview) Apparently CG thinks my posts are patronising, although my posts are directed more at people new to RV'ing rather than those who are experienced. Many new people would not know where to look for information or do not have Camps4/5. See CG's comments; "Vic, it would appear you have far too muc...	Vic41	29	1559	10:14 PM Jun 22, 2009 by Vic41
	dave6 (Preview) hi all sorry if this upsets any body but what happened to dave ? i have not been on here for a while been over seas. hope nothing bad has happened to one of the few good guys around ! regards al	al	7	806	08:13 PM Jun 22, 2009 by BarbandDaz
	UHF Radios (Preview) Thought I had posted this but obviously not. Looking for a user assessment of the ICom 440 UHF radio. Like the set up of the 440 having the guts of it under the seat and the working bit all in the Mic Combo. I would also be interested in hearing comments on any other split system that is contained in the mic...	Wombat 280	2	792	07:53 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	What to take (Preview) Hi to all We are new to the nomad way of life,about to start our journey next monday.We have a pop top jayco van with ample storage,I dont know if I have been packing toooo much stuff.What did you all do when you first started out? Kathryn	McLellans	18	1491	07:03 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	BREAD MAKER (Preview) Does anyone take a bread maker with them when they travel for any extended periods and is it worth it.	Ma	16	2492	06:57 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	post of the Year. (Preview) I reckon that Wombles quote Re.Dave 06 and the delightful Dragon would have to qualify for the Post of the Year..Cheers.Ibbo	ibbo	14	857	06:52 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	the original natures true gentleman and a damn top couple of people (Preview) hi guys and gals just thought I would tell you about an iteresting interlude that happened to us last weekend I had a minor vehicular inconvienience just up the road from a place called port Pirie in south australia at the foot of the magnificent flinders ranges (cracked subframe on the van) after a...	the womble	21	1316	06:50 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	providing links within a post (Preview) In recent times, there has been a high number of links added to posts. I for one, rarely use a link, for security reasons. Any site can become infected, as those that have been here long enough, will know about the ad banners that got into this site While it is normally not an issue, it could be In the highly...	twobob	4	781	02:37 PM Jun 22, 2009 by Ell&Mick
	WA travel warning (Preview) GNs planning a trip to northern WA, and who like a tipple: take supplies with you. All takeaway sales were banned in Carnarvon on Friday for two Aboriginal funerals. The ban may be lifted today, but who knows? And Roebourne council is voting today on a possible total and permanent ban on all alchohol sa...	tonyd	10	1613	11:20 AM Jun 22, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	At last (Preview) Well we will be off to Queensland on Tuesday only a short trip as have to be back late August for daughter - in - laws treatment but it will be so good to be back on the road just can`t wait. Helena.	Helena	3	677	10:39 AM Jun 22, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Army Traffic on the move in Central & East Queensland (Preview) Saw a traffic warning on another forum about huge amounts of Army traffic (including tanks on transporters) in Central and East Queensland, heading East. Apparently there is a major Armed Forces Exercise beginning at Shoalwater Bay [North of Rockhampton] shortly and that there are a lot of A...	Vic41	6	687	09:01 AM Jun 22, 2009 by twobob
	Dog Minder wanted on the Sunshine Coast. (Preview) I guess that this a bit unusual but here goes.We are going to NZ on 21/7/09 for 10 days.Wally the Staffie does not want to go with us,bit of a hang up about being mistaken for a sheep.So we are looking for an alternative to a boarding kennel.We are leaving from Mooloolaba so if anyone would like the pleasur...	ibbo	0	571	01:56 AM Jun 22, 2009 by ibbo
	re bread maker any suggested recipes (Preview) does anyone have a nice tasty recipe,for bread	kenmarg	13	1870	11:22 PM Jun 21, 2009 by twobob
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