The Grey Nomads - General

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Bet a lot of you recall this song, By Verdelle Smith The town I came from was quiet and small we played in the meadows where the grass grew so tall in summer the lilacs would grow everywhere the laughter of children would float in the air\ As I grew older I had to roam far from my family, far from my home into t...

ibbo · ibbo

After looking at different forums on other sites I have to congratulate the Grey Nomads for the exellence in good manners and and courtesies shown to each other.Not once have I ever read a remark about spelling mistakes etc.Well Done G.N'S.Cheers.Ibbo.

dave06 · dave06

the dragon and I are spending a week aboard a houseboat shortly, my questions to the locals or at least somebody who has been there are (1) should we take the houseboat upstream or downstream (2) what are the main atractions of echuca/moama (3) what time is happy hour in vic. and if I cross the river do I...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

THIS IS IMPORTANT.............................. What is the difference between http and https? FIRST MANY PEOPLE ARE UNAWARE OF **The main difference between http:// and https:// is ... It's all about keeping you secure** HTTP stands for HyperText Transport Protocol, which is j...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

It appears that the rock throwers are back in action on the southern entrance to Taree between the highway and the first roundabout where you turn right on the old highway to go into Taree proper . You can't educate idiots. They are not restricted to hiding behind the brick wall anymore they now come r...

Cupie · Cupie

I like to browse (but rarely post) to a number of other Forums. One site that I started out on several years ago, before I understood the Australian Forum set up, was a "News Group" in the UK. I got onto News Groups through my Outlook Email access. They're no where near as user friendly...

Akuli · Akuli

I have a beautiful block of land (1/2 acre) at Nundle NSW which I HAVE to sell. Why do I have to sell it? 'cause the regional council will not let me build the cute cabin I had planned for my retirement. So...if you want a wonderful block in a beautiful new england village give me a call/message/email. kfea...

Jackos · Jackos

Whether anyone has travelled the Fitzroy Developmental Road between Taroom to Rhydding, what is the road condition is it sealed or unsealed.

suenami · suenami

Hi folks, Getting used to life on the road has been easy and in a way not. But its getting better. The Ovation repairs seem like they were fiddly bits that werent done properly on the assembly line, though would love someone to demonstrate the awning properly. So its holding up well, the Fiat Ducato 3li...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

It seems the quiet on the western front has again been disturbed by assylum seekers. At least this time the boat stayed with it's freight. The boaties usually leave them on Ashmore Reef at low tide, and about 10 metres later they have to swim, if the Coast Watch hasn't spotted them first. Then the b...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Hi all! I'm Jon & I'm very new to towing & caravanning. I joined this site a while ago after devouring post after post in the forums for several months...thankyou thankyou thankyou for all the lovely info & laughs. My lovely fiancee Hylda & I, both 50yo, have decided to hit the road in a...

ibbo · ibbo

my wife is now into the fifth or sixth week of this scourge.Painful swelling of joints,aches and pains in ankles,knees wrists,general malaise.Vocal chords do not seem to be affected............just joking ladies.We have spent the last week on the sunshine Coast grandaughter sitting (again)....

dave06 · dave06

yep I did it, I was the one that labelled the nomad front page poll as "silly" and foretold of an uprising of grumpys proclaiming how the kids ruined their holiday, but as is usually the case i was wrong, and whats more I am glad I was wrong you all shone through and showed the world and our webmis...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I received this email warning and thought we may all learn something from it. A 36-year-old female had an accident several weeks ago and totalled her car. A resident of Wollongong, NSW, she was travelling between Wollongong and Sydney. It was raining, though not excessively, when her car suddenly b...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

First it was the builder who couldn't read the plan to figure out where the Garage access driveway should go . Now the concretor hasn't shown up to do the footings for the workshop . Will this job ever pass inspection, Council more than likely , the owner never

Helena · Helena

As we have changed from a hi ace campervan into an A Van camper have a few items that we no longer need will it upset anyone if I put them on the forum. Helena

Akuli · Akuli

OK you nomads out there with heaps of experience what do you suggest I go for when considering a rig diesel or petrol. I have weighed up the green pros and cons but would like to know anything else I should consider before making my decision. eg. economy, reliability etc Looking forward to your replies,...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Got some spare cash, buy a farm area of blue gum, there is so many worthwhile soapboxs on this forum you should make a good return

Bradbury · Bradbury

Bradbury and wife here again - looking at a new Pathfinder, Pajero and Prado and curious to know what people's thoughts are on these vehicles.

Freddos future · Freddos future

Hi Guys, We're getting closer to hitting the road full time, just waiting on the building of our van. Just wondering what you guys are using with the internet, Pre -paid or contract? This computer technology is all new to me so please try and keep it simple. Cheers, The Freddos

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	Remember (Preview) Bet a lot of you recall this song, By Verdelle Smith The town I came from was quiet and small we played in the meadows where the grass grew so tall in summer the lilacs would grow everywhere the laughter of children would float in the air\ As I grew older I had to roam far from my family, far from my home into t...	mike and Judy	1	576	06:49 AM Apr 24, 2009 by Helena
	A most Dignified Forum (Preview) After looking at different forums on other sites I have to congratulate the Grey Nomads for the exellence in good manners and and courtesies shown to each other.Not once have I ever read a remark about spelling mistakes etc.Well Done G.N'S.Cheers.Ibbo.	ibbo	18	1079	04:31 PM Apr 23, 2009 by Disco Duck
	looking for advice around echuca (Preview) the dragon and I are spending a week aboard a houseboat shortly, my questions to the locals or at least somebody who has been there are (1) should we take the houseboat upstream or downstream (2) what are the main atractions of echuca/moama (3) what time is happy hour in vic. and if I cross the river do I...	dave06	9	1738	10:21 AM Apr 23, 2009 by dave06
	Could Save You Grief (Preview) THIS IS IMPORTANT.............................. What is the difference between http and https? FIRST MANY PEOPLE ARE UNAWARE OF The main difference between http:// and https:// is ... It's all about keeping you secure HTTP stands for HyperText Transport Protocol, which is j...	Wombat 280	14	1288	08:27 PM Apr 22, 2009 by dave06
	Rock Thrower Warning (Preview) It appears that the rock throwers are back in action on the southern entrance to Taree between the highway and the first roundabout where you turn right on the old highway to go into Taree proper . You can't educate idiots. They are not restricted to hiding behind the brick wall anymore they now come r...	Wombat 280	9	1208	08:20 PM Apr 22, 2009 by dave06
	News Groups (Preview) I like to browse (but rarely post) to a number of other Forums. One site that I started out on several years ago, before I understood the Australian Forum set up, was a "News Group" in the UK. I got onto News Groups through my Outlook Email access. They're no where near as user friendly...	Cupie	2	806	07:21 PM Apr 22, 2009 by Rolly
	TREE CHANGE DREAM (Preview) I have a beautiful block of land (1/2 acre) at Nundle NSW which I HAVE to sell. Why do I have to sell it? 'cause the regional council will not let me build the cute cabin I had planned for my retirement. So...if you want a wonderful block in a beautiful new england village give me a call/message/email. kfea...	Akuli	13	1208	03:27 PM Apr 22, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Travelling inland Qld (Preview) Whether anyone has travelled the Fitzroy Developmental Road between Taroom to Rhydding, what is the road condition is it sealed or unsealed.	Jackos	1	625	03:22 PM Apr 22, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Progress Report - from a square peg in a round hole (Preview) Hi folks, Getting used to life on the road has been easy and in a way not. But its getting better. The Ovation repairs seem like they were fiddly bits that werent done properly on the assembly line, though would love someone to demonstrate the awning properly. So its holding up well, the Fiat Ducato 3li...	suenami	11	1075	08:05 PM Apr 21, 2009 by suenami
	Assylum Seekers Return (Preview) It seems the quiet on the western front has again been disturbed by assylum seekers. At least this time the boat stayed with it's freight. The boaties usually leave them on Ashmore Reef at low tide, and about 10 metres later they have to swim, if the Coast Watch hasn't spotted them first. Then the b...	Cruising Granny	11	1228	07:31 PM Apr 21, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Newbies in preparation (Preview) Hi all! I'm Jon & I'm very new to towing & caravanning. I joined this site a while ago after devouring post after post in the forums for several months...thankyou thankyou thankyou for all the lovely info & laughs. My lovely fiancee Hylda & I, both 50yo, have decided to hit the road in a...	Hylda&Jon	6	1320	06:35 PM Apr 21, 2009 by Hylda&Jon
	Dengue fever Update. (Preview) my wife is now into the fifth or sixth week of this scourge.Painful swelling of joints,aches and pains in ankles,knees wrists,general malaise.Vocal chords do not seem to be affected............just joking ladies.We have spent the last week on the sunshine Coast grandaughter sitting (again)....	ibbo	6	1117	03:10 PM Apr 21, 2009 by dave06
	I will put my hand up, It was me (Preview) yep I did it, I was the one that labelled the nomad front page poll as "silly" and foretold of an uprising of grumpys proclaiming how the kids ruined their holiday, but as is usually the case i was wrong, and whats more I am glad I was wrong you all shone through and showed the world and our webmis...	dave06	10	1151	01:47 PM Apr 21, 2009 by dave06
	Cruiser Control Warning (Preview) I received this email warning and thought we may all learn something from it. A 36-year-old female had an accident several weeks ago and totalled her car. A resident of Wollongong, NSW, she was travelling between Wollongong and Sydney. It was raining, though not excessively, when her car suddenly b...	Cruising Granny	11	1176	01:37 PM Apr 21, 2009 by dave06
	QLD Builders at It Again (Preview) First it was the builder who couldn't read the plan to figure out where the Garage access driveway should go . Now the concretor hasn't shown up to do the footings for the workshop . Will this job ever pass inspection, Council more than likely , the owner never	Wombat 280	5	771	01:21 PM Apr 21, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	selling (Preview) As we have changed from a hi ace campervan into an A Van camper have a few items that we no longer need will it upset anyone if I put them on the forum. Helena	Helena	8	870	09:46 PM Apr 20, 2009 by Helena
	Diesel or petrol: choosing your poison (Preview) OK you nomads out there with heaps of experience what do you suggest I go for when considering a rig diesel or petrol. I have weighed up the green pros and cons but would like to know anything else I should consider before making my decision. eg. economy, reliability etc Looking forward to your replies,...	Akuli	9	1075	09:37 PM Apr 20, 2009 by Akuli
	investment , (Preview) Got some spare cash, buy a farm area of blue gum, there is so many worthwhile soapboxs on this forum you should make a good return	mike and Judy	1	607	08:39 PM Apr 20, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Pathfinder/Pajeror/Prado (Preview) Bradbury and wife here again - looking at a new Pathfinder, Pajero and Prado and curious to know what people's thoughts are on these vehicles.	Bradbury	5	865	06:28 PM Apr 20, 2009 by TBF
	Wireless Broadband (Preview) Hi Guys, We're getting closer to hitting the road full time, just waiting on the building of our van. Just wondering what you guys are using with the internet, Pre -paid or contract? This computer technology is all new to me so please try and keep it simple. Cheers, The Freddos	Freddos future	3	799	02:17 PM Apr 20, 2009 by Cruising Granny
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