The Grey Nomads - General

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

Have a great Easter all.........I'm packed already to go before the rush....stay safe....have fun.....see you all when I get home.. Dave

hotrodbus · hotrodbus

Hello all just joined the forum and my husband and I are just about to embark on a working holiday around Australia in our 48 Bedford bus and was wondering for any tips that you may have that may help us on our adventure. Thanking you Hotrodbus -- Edited by hotrodbus on Tuesday 14th of April 2009 02:25:56 P...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

My place on the 22nd, birthdays and all that stuff, The bottle of 100 proof Morangie amber liquid gold is all gone , so bring your own poisen, maybe a plate and some chairs, starlight, fire in a pot, resident moo cows, camels , horses, maybe other G/N , you never know till you arrive

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Courtesy of Cooper Creek Chronical, Innamincka March 2009 This Alzheimer's Test was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard Uni-versity . Take a few moments to see whether you can read each line aloud without a mistake. The average person over 40 years of age canno...

HarrynJo · HarrynJo

Well, I'm a newbie to posting anything on the web, and have just joined this site. I have enjoyed reading some of the topics and replies, so I hope you can help. My husband (Mr Negativity) wants to know how accessible are sites for 5th wheelers! We currently have a 22foot van and I would like a 5th wheel...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Anothe Easter Sunday rolls on by, Happy Easter to all Judy had an old mate visiting her from the city Up with the sun but turned out to be hidden behind grey clouds, so we shared the chocalate easter eggs and went back to bed to watch tele, One young fella tween two chicks, nice to dream Freedom of old age ?...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Ever wondered what age is, I have a G/G/son of 7 and he told me a few months ago that I am old, when I asked him what he meant, he said you have more crinkles in your face than mummy, and she is 29, my eldest g/son is 31 and unmarried, and asked him the last time I saw him "feeling old mate" as he puffed...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I seem to remember someone having a URL where you can download Raster maps for free, I'd like to try 25000:1 rather than the 250000:1 maps with Track ranger but I'm too lousy to buy the cd's.....

Ma · Ma

Does anybody know what's happening around Oz. Rallies, who's going where and when, things of interest that we might like to attend.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

A WORD OF WARNING !!! Tell all your family/ friends/ business acquaintances - in fact tell everybody about this! For all Australian respondents... Telstra Phone book For anyone contemplating using the Sensis directory service number, 1234, DON'T! Sensis, as you may or may not kn...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

This is for Australian phone numbers! REMEMBER: Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public next month. REMINDER all mobile phone numbers will be available to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. STOP THE PESTERING. Some of these calls and text msg will cost you $ if you respond o...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Free camping, we all do it when we can, and its the epitomy of independance, more so if you are on your own, you carry your own power, water, but tucker unfortunatly, have to buy it, with dollars,not allowed to hunt anymore,! this started when I read Rollys last line on the subject of water, I quote &quo...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

The experts (and we all know what they are) say that as we get older we get fussier, Being reated as a senior, AND a grey Nomad, I dont think I am, My meals are simple and I accept all I am given, Judys a hell of a lot better cook than I anyway, will drink virtually any beer , ( cant tell the difference really) exc...

JRH · JRH

<http://rac.com.au/Travel/Driving-holidays/Free-WA-driving-maps.aspx>

ibbo · ibbo

Just a quick mention for the information of any G/N's using the pacific Hwy to go North over Easter.Be aware that roadworks and RTA signage will cause lenghty delays.Southbound will also be slow until the turn off to Tea Gardens.Hope this is useful.Cheers.Ibbo.

ABM51 · ABM51

Just thought I would ask the question, we are of to Hervey Bay we will be at the council caravan park at Torquay, call in and have a chat or drink, who knows we might have some fish to BBQ.

Freddos future · Freddos future

Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the DP Chip or similar products. Its more like a module than a chip, but it's surposed to supply more power and torque and better fuel economy to EFI diesel engines. Is it worthwhile installing or just another gimmick? Cheers, Freddo

ibbo · ibbo

Is it just this area or others having their mobiles still on daylight saving time?My phone usually alters itself when I cross state boundaries,i.e NSW/Qld.I have free time between 6 pm and 7.pm,with my phone still an hour ahead I figure that I will be charged at normal rates.(confused myself now).An...

Bridgee · Bridgee

Well this is it , we're taking off tomorrow 05.04.09, thought it was suposed to be stress free and an enjoyable experieince packing the van up.....we're knackered!! the last time we did the big trip all around Aussie we threw some clothes in the car, some food and off we went, now that was stress free....

Researcher · Researcher

My husband wishes for us to sell up and travel around Aust. I feel reluctant to do this but economically this would be the only way to achieve this. I would love to hear from others who have made this decision and how it is out there on the road travelling around Oz. It is possible we may find somewhere to...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Easter Break (Preview) Have a great Easter all.........I'm packed already to go before the rush....stay safe....have fun.....see you all when I get home.. Dave	Smokeydk	13	1036	09:29 AM Apr 15, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Adventure before dememtia (Preview) Hello all just joined the forum and my husband and I are just about to embark on a working holiday around Australia in our 48 Bedford bus and was wondering for any tips that you may have that may help us on our adventure. Thanking you Hotrodbus -- Edited by hotrodbus on Tuesday 14th of April 2009 02:25:56 P...	hotrodbus	16	939	09:11 AM Apr 15, 2009 by hotrodbus
	welcome mat is out (Preview) My place on the 22nd, birthdays and all that stuff, The bottle of 100 proof Morangie amber liquid gold is all gone , so bring your own poisen, maybe a plate and some chairs, starlight, fire in a pot, resident moo cows, camels , horses, maybe other G/N , you never know till you arrive	mike and Judy	7	754	11:30 PM Apr 14, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Old Farts Test (Preview) Courtesy of Cooper Creek Chronical, Innamincka March 2009 This Alzheimer's Test was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard Uni-versity . Take a few moments to see whether you can read each line aloud without a mistake. The average person over 40 years of age canno...	Cruising Granny	23	1951	07:57 PM Apr 14, 2009 by dave06
	Caravan vs 5th wheeler (Preview) Well, I'm a newbie to posting anything on the web, and have just joined this site. I have enjoyed reading some of the topics and replies, so I hope you can help. My husband (Mr Negativity) wants to know how accessible are sites for 5th wheelers! We currently have a 22foot van and I would like a 5th wheel...	HarrynJo	5	820	12:45 PM Apr 14, 2009 by HarrynJo
	dreaming (Preview) Anothe Easter Sunday rolls on by, Happy Easter to all Judy had an old mate visiting her from the city Up with the sun but turned out to be hidden behind grey clouds, so we shared the chocalate easter eggs and went back to bed to watch tele, One young fella tween two chicks, nice to dream Freedom of old age ?...	mike and Judy	7	727	07:03 PM Apr 13, 2009 by cito
	AGE, or are you an oldie (Preview) Ever wondered what age is, I have a G/G/son of 7 and he told me a few months ago that I am old, when I asked him what he meant, he said you have more crinkles in your face than mummy, and she is 29, my eldest g/son is 31 and unmarried, and asked him the last time I saw him "feeling old mate" as he puffed...	mike and Judy	14	1563	10:32 AM Apr 13, 2009 by dave06
	Raster Maps (Preview) I seem to remember someone having a URL where you can download Raster maps for free, I'd like to try 25000:1 rather than the 250000:1 maps with Track ranger but I'm too lousy to buy the cd's.....	Basil Faulty	5	891	08:24 PM Apr 12, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	WHAT'S HAPPENING (Preview) Does anybody know what's happening around Oz. Rallies, who's going where and when, things of interest that we might like to attend.	Ma	9	816	08:47 PM Apr 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Telstra, yet another warning (Preview) A WORD OF WARNING !!! Tell all your family/ friends/ business acquaintances - in fact tell everybody about this! For all Australian respondents... Telstra Phone book For anyone contemplating using the Sensis directory service number, 1234, DON'T! Sensis, as you may or may not kn...	Basil Faulty	3	800	08:42 PM Apr 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Warning on Telemarketing On Mobiles Next Month (Preview) This is for Australian phone numbers! REMEMBER: Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public next month. REMINDER all mobile phone numbers will be available to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. STOP THE PESTERING. Some of these calls and text msg will cost you $ if you respond o...	Wombat 280	7	913	07:50 PM Apr 11, 2009 by Wombat 280
	freedom again (Preview) Free camping, we all do it when we can, and its the epitomy of independance, more so if you are on your own, you carry your own power, water, but tucker unfortunatly, have to buy it, with dollars,not allowed to hunt anymore,! this started when I read Rollys last line on the subject of water, I quote &quo...	mike and Judy	4	1391	06:53 PM Apr 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Fussy (Preview) The experts (and we all know what they are) say that as we get older we get fussier, Being reated as a senior, AND a grey Nomad, I dont think I am, My meals are simple and I accept all I am given, Judys a hell of a lot better cook than I anyway, will drink virtually any beer , ( cant tell the difference really) exc...	mike and Judy	17	3549	06:32 PM Apr 10, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Free WA Trip Maps (Preview) <http://rac.com.au/Travel/Driving-holidays/Free-WA-driving-maps.aspx>	JRH	10	1042	06:25 PM Apr 10, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	The Usual heavy Traffic Warning.Karauh to Buladelah NSW. (Preview) Just a quick mention for the information of any G/N's using the pacific Hwy to go North over Easter.Be aware that roadworks and RTA signage will cause lenghty delays.Southbound will also be slow until the turn off to Tea Gardens.Hope this is useful.Cheers.Ibbo.	ibbo	1	553	01:21 PM Apr 10, 2009 by ibbo
	Where Are You Off To This Easter (Preview) Just thought I would ask the question, we are of to Hervey Bay we will be at the council caravan park at Torquay, call in and have a chat or drink, who knows we might have some fish to BBQ.	ABM51	24	1160	09:06 AM Apr 10, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	More power and torque ??? (Preview) Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the DP Chip or similar products. Its more like a module than a chip, but it's surposed to supply more power and torque and better fuel economy to EFI diesel engines. Is it worthwhile installing or just another gimmick? Cheers, Freddo	Freddos future	8	1062	07:35 PM Apr 9, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Telstra Mobiles phones. (Preview) Is it just this area or others having their mobiles still on daylight saving time?My phone usually alters itself when I cross state boundaries,i.e NSW/Qld.I have free time between 6 pm and 7.pm,with my phone still an hour ahead I figure that I will be charged at normal rates.(confused myself now).An...	ibbo	4	789	01:34 PM Apr 9, 2009 by ibbo
	This is it.....we're doing it......no turning back! (Preview) Well this is it , we're taking off tomorrow 05.04.09, thought it was suposed to be stress free and an enjoyable experieince packing the van up.....we're knackered!! the last time we did the big trip all around Aussie we threw some clothes in the car, some food and off we went, now that was stress free....	Bridgee	18	1180	12:24 PM Apr 9, 2009 by JRH
	I'd love to hear from those permanently touring OZ (Preview) My husband wishes for us to sell up and travel around Aust. I feel reluctant to do this but economically this would be the only way to achieve this. I would love to hear from others who have made this decision and how it is out there on the road travelling around Oz. It is possible we may find somewhere to...	Researcher	17	1071	08:56 PM Apr 8, 2009 by bininj
«First < 1 … 1213 1214 1215 1216 1217 … 1261 > Last» \| Page of 1261 sorted by