The Grey Nomads - General

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

It is Xmas. In a small town on the South Coast of NSW, holiday season is in full swing, but it is raining so there is not too much business happening. Everyone is heavily in debt. Luckily, a rich American tourist ( Zane Grey???) arrives in the foyer of the small local hotel. He asks for a room and puts a $100 n...

rocan · rocan

just had a week away in new poptop van.when i picked up van dealer said jayco recommend 30-35 psi in tyres but they set tyres at 50 psi as they found that best. now after several broken plates and slide out shelving all over the place I set tyres at 32psi for final 400k with no problems.is there any way to wor...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

No Matter how hard i try there is always someone trying to cramp my style Now they will be watching all the carparks .At the last airshow here in Port a couple of enterprising kids took down a fence panel in a cow paddock opposite the airport and were charging for parking . The site belonged to the Cathol...

Trekker · Trekker

Just letting everyone know there is a launch for the FREE community WiFi internet in Woodland Grove Wodonga from 12 noon till 2PM on the 22nd May 2009. The internet is free access for anyone that has WiFi access, and most of the town will be a hotspot. There will be a stack of giveaways on the day from the ch...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

This should be posted in all schools and work places Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this! Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a ge...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

A mate tells me that he got his $900 ruddybonus less $100. Seems his Tax Agent helped himself to a legitimate fee to "pass on" the payment....

kenmarg · kenmarg

hi. just a short note from a newbie. my wife and i are selling our house,here in brisbane. we hope to buy a new winnibago,we plan to go around our great country in two years. i cant wait to start.

carol · carol

Sorry i have canceled this offer, i did not join this site to abused as i have been in another thread. Basil i realise your thread is not going to make much sense now, but i am not sure how to contact admin to remove it all together. Dave would be happy no doubt, to arrange this though. For all that are traveli...

sgntbilko · sgntbilko

Subject: FW: Australian Refugee V's Aged Pensioners] Is this a Joke ? or what?....This cant be real !!!! Somebody tell me this isn't fact..... Are you aware of the following? The Australian Federal Government provides the following financial assistance:- BENEFIT AUSTRALIAN AGED PENSI...

Ma · Ma

Found ourselves with a week of NO APPOINTMENTS so figured we wouldn't waste it. Decided to head west - maybe even get as far as Dubbo. Going via Queanbeyan, Cowra, Canowindra, Parkes, and then on to Dubbo, maybe. Who knows we might find somehwere along the way that we want to stay longer and won't even...

MikeMin · MikeMin

An unusual request! On our trip from Norseman to Kalgoorlie, there are stands of the most beautiful trees, the trunks of which look like polished wood. On closer inspection, it seems that when the old bark is stripped or falls off, the new wood underneath are the most beautiful honey colour. Pleas...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Looking through a couple of caravan mags and came across this add which may help some of those looking for GN work while on the road.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Found this link, looks a great package especially for solo's who seek some adventure.... http://www.somalicruises.com:80/

Bergholt · Bergholt

For the 4th time in a row WA has voted NO to Daylight Saving. What a wast of $10 million dollars that could have been better spent in this economic climate. Lets hope Goverment gets the message this time around ! Whoopppeeeeee

Bergholt · Bergholt

http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I voice an opinion on the effect of Ethanol based fuels on tanks that were left standing for even a short while when they first came on the market and was told by the experts of the day it was a crock of S##t I was on about . It gives me no joy to say "what goes around come around as they say" I j...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Are you aware of the three ages of man Chronilogical, ------ I have heard on the tele we could now live to 82 Physical, -------- I feel about 45 with all this wasted digging I am, doing , exercise is supposed to keep you young, Mental, ------ well the verbal jousts I have wit...

whoppa · whoppa

Well guys we are nearly there ,drove down to McLean yesterday and purchased this 2001 Jayco Freedoom pop top ,no shower but hey the budget gets a little stretched with all the extra costs taxes etc. Anyway its in good nick except for hail damage to front and it tows like a dream behind the Falcon with 1145...

Ma · Ma

Sorry, just listened to the budget speech, not impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to quit full time work last year after 44 years of full time employment. 20 of those were in the defence forcesa nd have sufferred for many years from some results of that time in service. Fortunately, I have be...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Why Australia is in Trouble The population of this country is 20 million. 11 million are retired. That leaves 9 million to do the work. There are 5 million in school Which leaves 4 million to do the work. Of this there are 2 million employed by the federal government. Leaving 2 million to do the work. 0.1 m...

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	Global Financial Crisis Solved (Preview) It is Xmas. In a small town on the South Coast of NSW, holiday season is in full swing, but it is raining so there is not too much business happening. Everyone is heavily in debt. Luckily, a rich American tourist ( Zane Grey???) arrives in the foyer of the small local hotel. He asks for a room and puts a $100 n...	Basil Faulty	3	681	10:25 PM May 20, 2009 by twobob
	tyre pressure (Preview) just had a week away in new poptop van.when i picked up van dealer said jayco recommend 30-35 psi in tyres but they set tyres at 50 psi as they found that best. now after several broken plates and slide out shelving all over the place I set tyres at 32psi for final 400k with no problems.is there any way to wor...	rocan	17	1752	10:24 PM May 20, 2009 by twobob
	Not Fair (Preview) No Matter how hard i try there is always someone trying to cramp my style Now they will be watching all the carparks .At the last airshow here in Port a couple of enterprising kids took down a fence panel in a cow paddock opposite the airport and were charging for parking . The site belonged to the Cathol...	Wombat 280	5	862	10:22 PM May 20, 2009 by twobob
	Launch of FREE INTERNET ACCESS in WODONGA 22nd May 2009 (Preview) Just letting everyone know there is a launch for the FREE community WiFi internet in Woodland Grove Wodonga from 12 noon till 2PM on the 22nd May 2009. The internet is free access for anyone that has WiFi access, and most of the town will be a hotspot. There will be a stack of giveaways on the day from the ch...	Trekker	1	478	10:17 PM May 20, 2009 by twobob
	Sign of the times (Preview) This should be posted in all schools and work places Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this! Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a ge...	mike and Judy	13	1141	09:38 PM May 20, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Low Tax act (Preview) A mate tells me that he got his $900 ruddybonus less $100. Seems his Tax Agent helped himself to a legitimate fee to "pass on" the payment....	Basil Faulty	6	961	09:13 PM May 20, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	a new start to life. (Preview) hi. just a short note from a newbie. my wife and i are selling our house,here in brisbane. we hope to buy a new winnibago,we plan to go around our great country in two years. i cant wait to start.	kenmarg	10	989	09:08 PM May 20, 2009 by Cupie
	short stay.............. revised post (Preview) Sorry i have canceled this offer, i did not join this site to abused as i have been in another thread. Basil i realise your thread is not going to make much sense now, but i am not sure how to contact admin to remove it all together. Dave would be happy no doubt, to arrange this though. For all that are traveli...	carol	4	816	05:50 PM May 20, 2009 by carol
	IS ANYONE ABLE TO ATTEST THAT THIS IS FACT OR FICTION? (Preview) Subject: FW: Australian Refugee V's Aged Pensioners] Is this a Joke ? or what?....This cant be real !!!! Somebody tell me this isn't fact..... Are you aware of the following? The Australian Federal Government provides the following financial assistance:- BENEFIT AUSTRALIAN AGED PENSI...	sgntbilko	26	2076	02:18 PM May 19, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	HEADING WEST - WELL SOMEWHERE WEST OF HERE (Preview) Found ourselves with a week of NO APPOINTMENTS so figured we wouldn't waste it. Decided to head west - maybe even get as far as Dubbo. Going via Queanbeyan, Cowra, Canowindra, Parkes, and then on to Dubbo, maybe. Who knows we might find somehwere along the way that we want to stay longer and won't even...	Ma	16	1093	09:39 PM May 18, 2009 by Bridgee
	Unusual request - name of WA tree please (Preview) An unusual request! On our trip from Norseman to Kalgoorlie, there are stands of the most beautiful trees, the trunks of which look like polished wood. On closer inspection, it seems that when the old bark is stripped or falls off, the new wood underneath are the most beautiful honey colour. Pleas...	MikeMin	6	1738	07:12 PM May 18, 2009 by Cupie
	Work For GN's (Preview) Looking through a couple of caravan mags and came across this add which may help some of those looking for GN work while on the road.	Wombat 280	13	1136	08:12 PM May 17, 2009 by dave06
	Cruising.... Ocean cruise for solos (Preview) Found this link, looks a great package especially for solo's who seek some adventure.... http://www.somalicruises.com:80/	Basil Faulty	7	855	07:54 PM May 17, 2009 by RobCol
	NO Vote for Daylight Saving Wins in WA !!! (Preview) For the 4th time in a row WA has voted NO to Daylight Saving. What a wast of $10 million dollars that could have been better spent in this economic climate. Lets hope Goverment gets the message this time around ! Whoopppeeeeee	Bergholt	4	714	07:08 PM May 17, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Ultrasonic Kangaroo Deterrant Devices (Shoo Roos Etc) (Preview) http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm	Bergholt	13	2297	05:35 PM May 17, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	Big Problems Will Fuels (Preview) I voice an opinion on the effect of Ethanol based fuels on tanks that were left standing for even a short while when they first came on the market and was told by the experts of the day it was a crock of S##t I was on about . It gives me no joy to say "what goes around come around as they say" I j...	Wombat 280	6	885	08:56 PM May 16, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Homo Sapiens (Preview) Are you aware of the three ages of man Chronilogical, ------ I have heard on the tele we could now live to 82 Physical, -------- I feel about 45 with all this wasted digging I am, doing , exercise is supposed to keep you young, Mental, ------ well the verbal jousts I have wit...	mike and Judy	1	724	08:47 PM May 16, 2009 by Cupie
	The Rig (Preview) Well guys we are nearly there ,drove down to McLean yesterday and purchased this 2001 Jayco Freedoom pop top ,no shower but hey the budget gets a little stretched with all the extra costs taxes etc. Anyway its in good nick except for hail damage to front and it tows like a dream behind the Falcon with 1145...	whoppa	6	946	08:35 PM May 16, 2009 by Cupie
	budget (Preview) Sorry, just listened to the budget speech, not impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to quit full time work last year after 44 years of full time employment. 20 of those were in the defence forcesa nd have sufferred for many years from some results of that time in service. Fortunately, I have be...	Ma	18	1535	08:21 PM May 16, 2009 by Helena
	On a Lighter Note ! (Preview) Why Australia is in Trouble The population of this country is 20 million. 11 million are retired. That leaves 9 million to do the work. There are 5 million in school Which leaves 4 million to do the work. Of this there are 2 million employed by the federal government. Leaving 2 million to do the work. 0.1 m...	Ole Grizzly	1	683	05:44 PM May 16, 2009 by Cruising Granny
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