The Grey Nomads - General

ibbo · ibbo

Hello.Well here we are back at North Arm cove after a two week journey up to the sunshine coast and back.We spent 4 nights at the Beach Front c/v park at north haven,right next to the beach .nice wide sites,sparkling clean amenities,dog friendly.great bowling club for meals.next stop was at Moonee Be...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

To all those into Barra fishing as I am this will make you cry . These fish are reported to have been washed over the slip way at Moondarra Dam at the Isa . Crashed onto the rocks and floating up down stream . Old story Ya should have been here yesterday

PeterH · PeterH

During our last trip, our power supply failed in the pop top. We purchased a Setec ST20-11 20 amp power supply to replace it, which has an inbuilt regulator and 5 amp output battery charger. From my research, I now find it is just a matter of mounting a battery and running leads through an isolation swit...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Can anyone suggest a good book of the diagrams for Tai-chi, The Sapphire mine is too wet for digging , and with the bus the only activity I need some more exercise and variety

twobob · twobob

Gidday all I have been in the internet backwaters for over a month, with yet another long term failure. I am on Satellite, so repairs take time I have missed this site, the jokes and the general exchange. Not to mention emails and catching up with mates via messenger Funny how this internet has beco...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

We should all get together and write 10 commandments for all the Newbies who havent done this before, Like , if you intend to drink the water, dont look in the tank, My sons suggestion, he is about to embark on his first trip, dont know where,?? I think hes going to follow my advise and turn first left, the...

Road Ranger · Road Ranger

A free bunch of bananas to anyone who can tell me. What was the Australian Prime Ministers name in 1958.

elders · elders

hi all i am thinking of retiring after 53 years in the work force. the problem being what does one do with oneself. i am keen to see australia but wonder if people are hostile and wont give me work whilst i am travelling. i dont want to work full time any more but would like a little bit of work just to get me...

elders · elders

lady considering leaving it all behind, is the way to go a campervan or would it drive me mad? is it possible to hire someone to tow my van. i am a confident driver but have never tried towing and parking a vehicle. how much do caravan parks charge a night

Sophie · Sophie

Hey one and all I have so enjoyed chatting to you guys. You are amazing women and men. But now it has made me feel like I cannot wait 1 or 2 years to be free. Is there anyone out there that would like a travelling companion? I am clean and tidy, a Nurse, so I can work anywhere en route to pay my way, a writer t...

Road Ranger · Road Ranger

I always get strange ideas when I'm trapped inside and it's raining, so onto Grey Nomads to use some time, anyway it's good company. House boat!!!! what if .... some one built a barge like a thingy bob gigeroo gadget that you could drive your car and camper or bus or whatever onto it and go cruising and not...

dave06 · dave06

sent to me by a freind in yankee doodle land!! some rather interesting uses??? Lubricates prosthetic limbs.................huh The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego R...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Watch out Jim, it sounds as though its growing up, so be caraful, same to you Xina coming down to Rocky the last I heard so take care, we have got the cloud cover already

sgntbilko · sgntbilko

Just a quick note to let you you know about a caravan park at Narrandera NSW. It is a Member of the OZ Parks group and we are presently here at the moment. The park is a credit to the owners, it is neat and tidy and the staff are a very friendly bunch. It is very dog friendly to the point that dogs are even permit...

BarbandDaz · BarbandDaz

Hi Everyone, This is an introductory posting. Darryl and I purchased a campertrailer last September and have been on a couple of camping trips since then. We are new to this whole experience and are getting ready to join all of the other nomads around the country. We still have a lot to learn and we hop...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Busted a screen today so made the inquires of my insurer GIO, it appears that there's an option for $20 per year that will allow one free replacement and not effect your No Claim Bonus. Guess who doesn't have the option ticked, $450 later I'm not a happy camper. Worth the extra dollars for the travelle...

PeterH · PeterH

We are just back from a trip of almost 3 weeks to the north coast of NSW. We were originally scheduled to travel through VIC to the Great Ocean Road the 10 days after the devastating fires. When we left the Central Coast the fires were still raging throughout several areas of VIC and we travelled through t...

Sophie · Sophie

Hey Whoever is the boss on this wonderful site, whadya think about selling a Grey Nomads bumper sticker so that when we are on the road, we may recognise one another and stop and say hello for a cup of tea, or something stronger. The people on this site are awesome, they take the time to write to people like...

Road Ranger · Road Ranger

G'Day all. No takers on a free camp site at Mission Beach, Can't be any one on the road up this way, oh well, I'm soon on my way to Victoria and there will be no one here, so if you want to take me up on the offer call me before I leave. Stay as long as you like, just mow the lawn there is room for around six vans or ca...

Chalky · Chalky

Has any one camped at Mambray Creek CG. What was it like & the fees. Love to hear

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	A Learning curve (Preview) Hello.Well here we are back at North Arm cove after a two week journey up to the sunshine coast and back.We spent 4 nights at the Beach Front c/v park at north haven,right next to the beach .nice wide sites,sparkling clean amenities,dog friendly.great bowling club for meals.next stop was at Moonee Be...	ibbo	5	817	12:07 PM Mar 14, 2009 by Roostertales
	Barra Bashing (Preview) To all those into Barra fishing as I am this will make you cry . These fish are reported to have been washed over the slip way at Moondarra Dam at the Isa . Crashed onto the rocks and floating up down stream . Old story Ya should have been here yesterday	Wombat 280	14	1030	11:55 PM Mar 12, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Installing Battery - Advise please (Preview) During our last trip, our power supply failed in the pop top. We purchased a Setec ST20-11 20 amp power supply to replace it, which has an inbuilt regulator and 5 amp output battery charger. From my research, I now find it is just a matter of mounting a battery and running leads through an isolation swit...	PeterH	29	6305	07:43 PM Mar 12, 2009 by PeterH
	Tai-chi (Preview) Can anyone suggest a good book of the diagrams for Tai-chi, The Sapphire mine is too wet for digging , and with the bus the only activity I need some more exercise and variety	mike and Judy	8	919	10:02 AM Mar 12, 2009 by dave06
	The internet changes your life (Preview) Gidday all I have been in the internet backwaters for over a month, with yet another long term failure. I am on Satellite, so repairs take time I have missed this site, the jokes and the general exchange. Not to mention emails and catching up with mates via messenger Funny how this internet has beco...	twobob	2	715	07:36 PM Mar 11, 2009 by xina
	ten commandments (Preview) We should all get together and write 10 commandments for all the Newbies who havent done this before, Like , if you intend to drink the water, dont look in the tank, My sons suggestion, he is about to embark on his first trip, dont know where,?? I think hes going to follow my advise and turn first left, the...	mike and Judy	2	815	11:05 AM Mar 11, 2009 by dave06
	Quiz Question. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) A free bunch of bananas to anyone who can tell me. What was the Australian Prime Ministers name in 1958.	Road Ranger	36	1860	08:56 AM Mar 11, 2009 by Road Ranger
	boredom (Preview) hi all i am thinking of retiring after 53 years in the work force. the problem being what does one do with oneself. i am keen to see australia but wonder if people are hostile and wont give me work whilst i am travelling. i dont want to work full time any more but would like a little bit of work just to get me...	elders	14	1053	05:09 PM Mar 10, 2009 by JRH
	leaving (Preview) lady considering leaving it all behind, is the way to go a campervan or would it drive me mad? is it possible to hire someone to tow my van. i am a confident driver but have never tried towing and parking a vehicle. how much do caravan parks charge a night	elders	11	1063	04:49 PM Mar 10, 2009 by elders
	HELP - Get me out of here (Preview) Hey one and all I have so enjoyed chatting to you guys. You are amazing women and men. But now it has made me feel like I cannot wait 1 or 2 years to be free. Is there anyone out there that would like a travelling companion? I am clean and tidy, a Nurse, so I can work anywhere en route to pay my way, a writer t...	Sophie	3	815	10:47 PM Mar 9, 2009 by elders
	House boats (Preview) I always get strange ideas when I'm trapped inside and it's raining, so onto Grey Nomads to use some time, anyway it's good company. House boat!!!! what if .... some one built a barge like a thingy bob gigeroo gadget that you could drive your car and camper or bus or whatever onto it and go cruising and not...	Road Ranger	23	4809	07:49 PM Mar 9, 2009 by Road Ranger
	always keep a can handy (Preview) sent to me by a freind in yankee doodle land!! some rather interesting uses??? Lubricates prosthetic limbs.................huh The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego R...	dave06	2	963	05:40 PM Mar 9, 2009 by dave06
	"Hamish" (Preview) Watch out Jim, it sounds as though its growing up, so be caraful, same to you Xina coming down to Rocky the last I heard so take care, we have got the cloud cover already	mike and Judy	8	814	10:01 AM Mar 9, 2009 by dave06
	Narrandera Caravan Park OZ Parks and Marong Caravan Park Vic (Preview) Just a quick note to let you you know about a caravan park at Narrandera NSW. It is a Member of the OZ Parks group and we are presently here at the moment. The park is a credit to the owners, it is neat and tidy and the staff are a very friendly bunch. It is very dog friendly to the point that dogs are even permit...	sgntbilko	10	1565	08:22 PM Mar 8, 2009 by Road Ranger
	New to the Forum (Preview) Hi Everyone, This is an introductory posting. Darryl and I purchased a campertrailer last September and have been on a couple of camping trips since then. We are new to this whole experience and are getting ready to join all of the other nomads around the country. We still have a lot to learn and we hop...	BarbandDaz	22	1507	04:34 PM Mar 8, 2009 by PeterH
	Windscreen replacement (Preview) Busted a screen today so made the inquires of my insurer GIO, it appears that there's an option for $20 per year that will allow one free replacement and not effect your No Claim Bonus. Guess who doesn't have the option ticked, $450 later I'm not a happy camper. Worth the extra dollars for the travelle...	Wombat 280	4	1491	02:08 PM Mar 8, 2009 by dave06
	What a diverse country we live in!! (Preview) We are just back from a trip of almost 3 weeks to the north coast of NSW. We were originally scheduled to travel through VIC to the Great Ocean Road the 10 days after the devastating fires. When we left the Central Coast the fires were still raging throughout several areas of VIC and we travelled through t...	PeterH	24	1076	10:35 PM Mar 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Grey Nomads Bumper Sticker (Preview) Hey Whoever is the boss on this wonderful site, whadya think about selling a Grey Nomads bumper sticker so that when we are on the road, we may recognise one another and stop and say hello for a cup of tea, or something stronger. The people on this site are awesome, they take the time to write to people like...	Sophie	4	939	08:29 PM Mar 7, 2009 by Sophie
	Camp Site (Preview) G'Day all. No takers on a free camp site at Mission Beach, Can't be any one on the road up this way, oh well, I'm soon on my way to Victoria and there will be no one here, so if you want to take me up on the offer call me before I leave. Stay as long as you like, just mow the lawn there is room for around six vans or ca...	Road Ranger	14	1088	08:24 PM Mar 7, 2009 by jimbo
	Mt Remarkable NP (Preview) Has any one camped at Mambray Creek CG. What was it like & the fees. Love to hear	Chalky	11	1121	06:22 PM Mar 7, 2009 by dave06
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