The Grey Nomads - General

LITTLE BROWN FOX · LITTLE BROWN FOX

Where do I begin. Come the end of March, I'm on a 4 week holiday touring the Western Downs of Queensland. This is my introduction to the Grey Nomad life style of seeing this wounderful land we call our back yard. With a ute and trailer, I hope to see, breath and live the dream alot of you experience on a dail...

Pam · Pam

We tend to use caravan parks when on holidays and now that we are going for longer trips I don't know whether we should be booking ahead or just taking pot luck when we choose to stop. What do others do?

ibbo · ibbo

Cleaning the Penguin today I found the roof to be marked/stained by bird or insect droppings also perhaps tree stains.I hate bleach, so good people what can I do.Cheers.Ibbo.

Wombat · Wombat

Myself and She Who Must Be Obeyed, (SWMBO) at 67 and 63 repectively plan on doing a 5 year lap of Australia starting in Jan 2010. Just wondering what tips anyone can give regarding what to look for (Damage etc) when, checking the underside of caravans for damage etc. Never had a caravan before so, as Shu...

chris & phil · chris & phil

Hello all this is my first posting in here. My query is about wireless broadband. At the moment we have wireless broadband with Telstra, I happened to be in an Optus shop yesterday and they told me that now Optus wireless broadband is as good as Telstra's. Does anyone have Optus broadband?? Would...

Road Ranger · Road Ranger

Stay with this - the answer is at the end, and put your glasses on. One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events. The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. The Grandfather replied, 'W...

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Dave06, Looked at new a toy GPS and have looked at TomTom,Garmin. What i would like to know from others on this forum how good they are. I have read some reviews on GPS and of course they are all good. Are willing to pay good money for quality product there for i am aiming at middle to top range. ...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Not sure if I've posted this before but worth a read seeing the holidays are upon us and gas usage will start in earnest

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/offers_20090312.htm-- Edited by Basil Faulty at 10...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Well it had to happen, I moved my car at a red light to let an ambulance pass and got pinged. I appealed and had the fine quashed but could not get the demerit points taken back of my unblemished licence which is a matter of great personal & proffesional pride. I am now sueing the *********** for defa...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

This is amazing, still I spose we are not paying him to engage his brain before putting his mouth into gear..... Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602 Telephone 02 6277 7820 Facsimile 02 6273 4140The Hon Alan Griffin MPMinister for Veterans AffairsVA004 Saturday, 24 January 2009ABBOTTS COMMENTS OFF...

elders · elders

i get confused with the references to lawn mowing. are we not supposed to be nomads. with our acute water shortage we in the south should not have lawns but should be turning to more natural uses of our lands and landscaping. more native plants, more bark , in the cities more japanese and roman type ba...

xina · xina

Hi folks, Road Ranger came for a visit on his way south, and over the weekend we met up with Two-bob and his ladyfriend near where I live on Saturday, and then went to visit with Mike and Judy on Sunday, out at Sapphire. Had a great time both days, and I hope to repeat the visits on my own as well. Thanks a...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

There are unwanted messages showing up again . I think the word that triggered the message flood was something to do with Fish or Fishing . The one message informing me that a buddy has a crush on me is okay, but knowing my luck it will be a bloke

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

I know theres mega lots of different tyres out there for SUVs... Soon the tyres on My Pajero are going to have to be replaced...I am not into extreme 4x4 ..so heavy lug tyres are not what I need...I just visited a local tyre dealer and he suggested Kumho 825 Road Venture AT.... size of tyre is 265/70/16.....

Rolly · Rolly

I have only just read a smattering of the posts in the general forum, and those in the soloists section, which have been sufficient to convince me that, until some owner and/or moderator decides that this b/board is better off without my presence, these fora might be the place for a temporarily urbani...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

A beautiful day again, the sun is shining, the bees are buzzing, and Gods is his right place, Judys busy, and the bus is coming along as planned Bet you city folks are jealous

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just noted the new forum dealing with free campsites , looks like a good move and will be very helpful to all . What happened to the creation of a forum for Techo Info that many suggested , is that going to get a jumper soon

Chalky · Chalky

The Lumina 3 way fridge at Aldi for $299 , any info , any one know whether good or bad. Love your knowledge or comments ?

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi everyone I have just returned from a 5 day trip to the Falls Creek /Mt Hotham area in Victoria where a group of us walked from Falls to Hotham and back over 2 days -about 45 km round trip. This was my first trip to the high country in Summer and the area is absolutely beautiful with fantastic views and tran...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	My beginning as a Solo (Preview) Where do I begin. Come the end of March, I'm on a 4 week holiday touring the Western Downs of Queensland. This is my introduction to the Grey Nomad life style of seeing this wounderful land we call our back yard. With a ute and trailer, I hope to see, breath and live the dream alot of you experience on a dail...	LITTLE BROWN FOX	14	1187	11:49 AM Mar 24, 2009 by elders
	To Book or Not To Book (Preview) We tend to use caravan parks when on holidays and now that we are going for longer trips I don't know whether we should be booking ahead or just taking pot luck when we choose to stop. What do others do?	Pam	7	1534	09:59 AM Mar 24, 2009 by dave06
	Removing bird/insect droppings from the roof of my Penguin.(Vinyl)? (Preview) Cleaning the Penguin today I found the roof to be marked/stained by bird or insect droppings also perhaps tree stains.I hate bleach, so good people what can I do.Cheers.Ibbo.	ibbo	4	775	07:33 AM Mar 24, 2009 by ibbo
	Under Van Damage (Preview) Myself and She Who Must Be Obeyed, (SWMBO) at 67 and 63 repectively plan on doing a 5 year lap of Australia starting in Jan 2010. Just wondering what tips anyone can give regarding what to look for (Damage etc) when, checking the underside of caravans for damage etc. Never had a caravan before so, as Shu...	Wombat	5	856	11:53 PM Mar 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Optus (Preview) Hello all this is my first posting in here. My query is about wireless broadband. At the moment we have wireless broadband with Telstra, I happened to be in an Optus shop yesterday and they told me that now Optus wireless broadband is as good as Telstra's. Does anyone have Optus broadband?? Would...	chris & phil	20	1153	07:36 PM Mar 23, 2009 by PeterH
	How old are you Grandad ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Stay with this - the answer is at the end, and put your glasses on. One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events. The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. The Grandfather replied, 'W...	Road Ranger	33	2103	08:01 AM Mar 23, 2009 by Road Ranger
	GPS (Preview) Dave06, Looked at new a toy GPS and have looked at TomTom,Garmin. What i would like to know from others on this forum how good they are. I have read some reviews on GPS and of course they are all good. Are willing to pay good money for quality product there for i am aiming at middle to top range. ...	ROAMIN	23	1747	08:00 PM Mar 22, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Gas Safety (Preview) Not sure if I've posted this before but worth a read seeing the holidays are upon us and gas usage will start in earnest	Wombat 280	2	688	05:45 PM Mar 22, 2009 by Roostertales
	Aldi Specials (Preview) http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/offers_20090312.htm-- Edited by Basil Faulty at 10...	Basil Faulty	19	2244	02:58 PM Mar 22, 2009 by dave06
	I am going outside and I may be some time (Preview) Well it had to happen, I moved my car at a red light to let an ambulance pass and got pinged. I appealed and had the fine quashed but could not get the demerit points taken back of my unblemished licence which is a matter of great personal & proffesional pride. I am now sueing the *********** for defa...	Basil Faulty	12	1027	11:33 AM Mar 22, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Tony Abbot - idiot extaordinaire.... (Preview) This is amazing, still I spose we are not paying him to engage his brain before putting his mouth into gear..... Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602 Telephone 02 6277 7820 Facsimile 02 6273 4140The Hon Alan Griffin MPMinister for Veterans AffairsVA004 Saturday, 24 January 2009ABBOTTS COMMENTS OFF...	Basil Faulty	10	1225	12:28 AM Mar 22, 2009 by Rolly
	lawn mowing (Preview) i get confused with the references to lawn mowing. are we not supposed to be nomads. with our acute water shortage we in the south should not have lawns but should be turning to more natural uses of our lands and landscaping. more native plants, more bark , in the cities more japanese and roman type ba...	elders	14	1072	11:36 PM Mar 21, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Socialising. (Preview) Hi folks, Road Ranger came for a visit on his way south, and over the weekend we met up with Two-bob and his ladyfriend near where I live on Saturday, and then went to visit with Mike and Judy on Sunday, out at Sapphire. Had a great time both days, and I hope to repeat the visits on my own as well. Thanks a...	xina	13	919	06:09 PM Mar 21, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	WEBMASTER Action Required (Preview) There are unwanted messages showing up again . I think the word that triggered the message flood was something to do with Fish or Fishing . The one message informing me that a buddy has a crush on me is okay, but knowing my luck it will be a bloke	Wombat 280	9	1219	02:45 PM Mar 21, 2009 by Rolly
	4x4 SUV tyres (Preview) I know theres mega lots of different tyres out there for SUVs... Soon the tyres on My Pajero are going to have to be replaced...I am not into extreme 4x4 ..so heavy lug tyres are not what I need...I just visited a local tyre dealer and he suggested Kumho 825 Road Venture AT.... size of tyre is 265/70/16.....	Smokeydk	6	855	10:58 AM Mar 21, 2009 by dave06
	G'dai Folks (or: Greetings and Salutations, Mi'Lords, Ladies & Gentlemen) (Preview) I have only just read a smattering of the posts in the general forum, and those in the soloists section, which have been sufficient to convince me that, until some owner and/or moderator decides that this b/board is better off without my presence, these fora might be the place for a temporarily urbani...	Rolly	4	651	06:48 AM Mar 21, 2009 by ibbo
	The good life, (Preview) A beautiful day again, the sun is shining, the bees are buzzing, and Gods is his right place, Judys busy, and the bus is coming along as planned Bet you city folks are jealous	mike and Judy	22	1079	05:35 PM Mar 20, 2009 by ibbo
	Forums (Preview) Just noted the new forum dealing with free campsites , looks like a good move and will be very helpful to all . What happened to the creation of a forum for Techo Info that many suggested , is that going to get a jumper soon	Wombat 280	12	965	10:06 AM Mar 19, 2009 by dave06
	Aldi 3 way fridge (Preview) The Lumina 3 way fridge at Aldi for $299 , any info , any one know whether good or bad. Love your knowledge or comments ?	Chalky	14	20383	10:00 AM Mar 19, 2009 by dave06
	Update from the rooster (Preview) Hi everyone I have just returned from a 5 day trip to the Falls Creek /Mt Hotham area in Victoria where a group of us walked from Falls to Hotham and back over 2 days -about 45 km round trip. This was my first trip to the high country in Summer and the area is absolutely beautiful with fantastic views and tran...	Roostertales	6	887	10:53 PM Mar 18, 2009 by Mike47
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