The Grey Nomads - General

JanandBob · JanandBob

I have read somewhere that you should travel around Australia clockwise (or anticlockwise, now I can't remember which!) so that you are traveling with the wind and not against the wind. Does anyone know anything about this? And does it really make much of a difference when it comes to how much petro...

hunter · hunter

Hi All, Iam new to this forum and looking for some info, I have brought myself a 17.6ft coromal seka 535 xc offroad poptop nearly 12 months ago just waiting for that day to come, but at present still have a few comitments to see through so we (My wife, son & grandaughter) have just been doing some week...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

My Viscount regency poptop has an unusual trailer hitch it has a normal release type handle but there is also a button type thingo that u have to depress to allow release. The coupling seems fine with the one tow [after buying] are these a common set up and...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I have some workshop manuals on CD for all Jackeroo models 1998 -2002 that I'm happy to give to someone who needs them. My New Kia won't be here till 28th but I was stunned that Kia have all their workshop manuals online in PDF. Also an official Kia tech site where you can ask questions etc.... Wonder why ot...

dave06 · dave06

come on frank, this is not the deal we made, you promised me and the forum that we would have weekly updates on the modification, hate to say it but you are long overdue buddy, rattle your dags and whack an update on for us, or are you too busy enjoying yourself

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Hi everybody, This is a little graphic but please send it on, it could save your child or anyone you know. A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thi...

outandabout · outandabout

www.triple0card.com.au Hi all A friend of mine just told me about this site, it looks like a good idea, and so I thought I would share it here. Both she and her husband have just signed up for this. Apparently when you register with them they record as many emergency contacts as you want, they also recor...

kesue · kesue

I am looking for somewhere around Brisbane north side to park my caravan for three weeks over the christmas period. I am heading off on Jan 27/8 . any help will be appreciated Thanks Keith

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

You would think by the time you've made it to grey nomad status that you have seen it all. But ! Wait there's more, just when you think the world is a safer place Local Government steps upto the plate . The attached illustrates part of the very costly coastal walk program funded jointly by local rat...

waltzing matilda · waltzing matilda

Dave I think you did tell someone how to change the settings so that the newest post appeared at the top. Could you (or anyone else) tell me again please. Ta.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

From the other threads I would be interested if anyone has any old records worth digitally remastering, 78's 45's and 33's. Cylinders, yes but depending on the number of times they have been played is the crucial point if you expect good results. Yes this is completely legal provided the recording is...

Islandnomad · Islandnomad

Returning to Tasmania from Geraldton January 2009 and wondering how to go about finding someone trustworthy to share the trip.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

The Rudd factor is now buying into local government , not before time . But before Mr Rudd hands out millions / billions to Local Government to help Australia hold off the recession he should consider carefully where the money is going . Local government is and always will be a bottomless pit o...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Micky Mouse turned 80 yesterday. Much loved cartoon character and beats the cr*p out of todays cartoon characters.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Has anyone been to Jenolan since the refit/revamp of Caves House? It became the absolute dregs a few years ago, far worse than Fawlty Towers, stained sheets, food that was "Off" etc but it's a nice place and I'd like to go back but I'd like an honest second opinion before I do.....

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Early last March when carrying a 40 kg back of chicken food to the chook house, I trod onto the edge of a chickens dirt bath hole. 'OUCH' yep, twisted the ankle and hurt enough to make a grown man curse swear & blaspheme. Since that day I have hobbled around with a crook ankle/foot, told my GP,got the of...

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

I found this http://www.dumblaws.com/random-laws Dave

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

Just a question on gas refills/change overs. my pop top has a 3.7kg bottle and wondering if change overs or refills are readly available. or should i upsize to an 8.5 bottle existing carrier is a snug fit for the 3.7. we will be running mainly stove with back up for fridge ...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Any one having unsolicited pop ups or drop downs appearing while on the forum . Had this problem on a fishing forum I belong to and it turned out the site security had been hacked into and had to reformat parts of the system . Who ever controlls this site may want to check it out happening more often t...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Ever wondered what pollies do to voters once elected well here it is

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Wind Resistance (Preview) I have read somewhere that you should travel around Australia clockwise (or anticlockwise, now I can't remember which!) so that you are traveling with the wind and not against the wind. Does anyone know anything about this? And does it really make much of a difference when it comes to how much petro...	JanandBob	21	1565	06:17 PM Nov 24, 2008 by dave06
	Big 4 v Top Tourist Park (Preview) Hi All, Iam new to this forum and looking for some info, I have brought myself a 17.6ft coromal seka 535 xc offroad poptop nearly 12 months ago just waiting for that day to come, but at present still have a few comitments to see through so we (My wife, son & grandaughter) have just been doing some week...	hunter	7	1595	10:04 AM Nov 24, 2008 by dave06
	here,s the hitch (Preview) My Viscount regency poptop has an unusual trailer hitch it has a normal release type handle but there is also a button type thingo that u have to depress to allow release. The coupling seems fine with the one tow [after buying] are these a common set up and...	drongo & wendy	2	787	11:28 PM Nov 22, 2008 by signwilson
	Jackeroo Workshop manuals (Preview) I have some workshop manuals on CD for all Jackeroo models 1998 -2002 that I'm happy to give to someone who needs them. My New Kia won't be here till 28th but I was stunned that Kia have all their workshop manuals online in PDF. Also an official Kia tech site where you can ask questions etc.... Wonder why ot...	Basil Faulty	1	687	07:56 PM Nov 22, 2008 by dave06
	wheres frank!!!! (Preview) come on frank, this is not the deal we made, you promised me and the forum that we would have weekly updates on the modification, hate to say it but you are long overdue buddy, rattle your dags and whack an update on for us, or are you too busy enjoying yourself	dave06	6	1227	12:30 PM Nov 22, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Timely Warning (Preview) Hi everybody, This is a little graphic but please send it on, it could save your child or anyone you know. A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thi...	Wombat 280	4	975	10:14 AM Nov 22, 2008 by dave06
	Emergency contact and medical information (Preview) www.triple0card.com.au Hi all A friend of mine just told me about this site, it looks like a good idea, and so I thought I would share it here. Both she and her husband have just signed up for this. Apparently when you register with them they record as many emergency contacts as you want, they also recor...	outandabout	2	911	11:11 PM Nov 21, 2008 by outandabout
	Caravan Storage (Preview) I am looking for somewhere around Brisbane north side to park my caravan for three weeks over the christmas period. I am heading off on Jan 27/8 . any help will be appreciated Thanks Keith	kesue	1	1029	06:37 PM Nov 21, 2008 by dave06
	NASA Sends Space Cadets to Local Government (Preview) You would think by the time you've made it to grey nomad status that you have seen it all. But ! Wait there's more, just when you think the world is a safer place Local Government steps upto the plate . The attached illustrates part of the very costly coastal walk program funded jointly by local rat...	Wombat 280	3	767	10:13 AM Nov 21, 2008 by dave06
	Organizing posts newest first (Preview) Dave I think you did tell someone how to change the settings so that the newest post appeared at the top. Could you (or anyone else) tell me again please. Ta.	waltzing matilda	3	919	09:41 AM Nov 21, 2008 by waltzing matilda
	Old Records....hint hint... (Preview) From the other threads I would be interested if anyone has any old records worth digitally remastering, 78's 45's and 33's. Cylinders, yes but depending on the number of times they have been played is the crucial point if you expect good results. Yes this is completely legal provided the recording is...	Basil Faulty	2	743	08:38 AM Nov 21, 2008 by drongo & wendy
	Wanted - Travel companion (Preview) Returning to Tasmania from Geraldton January 2009 and wondering how to go about finding someone trustworthy to share the trip.	Islandnomad	2	935	01:46 AM Nov 21, 2008 by Mike47
	Slow boat from China (Preview) The Rudd factor is now buying into local government , not before time . But before Mr Rudd hands out millions / billions to Local Government to help Australia hold off the recession he should consider carefully where the money is going . Local government is and always will be a bottomless pit o...	Wombat 280	6	1176	10:31 PM Nov 20, 2008 by Wombat 280
	Belated Happy Birthday (Preview) Micky Mouse turned 80 yesterday. Much loved cartoon character and beats the cr*p out of todays cartoon characters.	Gary and Kerry	6	1443	07:30 PM Nov 20, 2008 by Gary and Kerry
	Jenolan Caves (Preview) Has anyone been to Jenolan since the refit/revamp of Caves House? It became the absolute dregs a few years ago, far worse than Fawlty Towers, stained sheets, food that was "Off" etc but it's a nice place and I'd like to go back but I'd like an honest second opinion before I do.....	Basil Faulty	0	545	03:11 PM Nov 20, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Speedy Medical Prognosis (Preview) Early last March when carrying a 40 kg back of chicken food to the chook house, I trod onto the edge of a chickens dirt bath hole. 'OUCH' yep, twisted the ankle and hurt enough to make a grown man curse swear & blaspheme. Since that day I have hobbled around with a crook ankle/foot, told my GP,got the of...	Ole Grizzly	6	1140	07:12 AM Nov 20, 2008 by chezgo
	Dumb USA Laws (Preview) I found this http://www.dumblaws.com/random-laws Dave	Smokeydk	2	820	07:13 PM Nov 19, 2008 by Wombat 280
	gas bottles (Preview) Just a question on gas refills/change overs. my pop top has a 3.7kg bottle and wondering if change overs or refills are readly available. or should i upsize to an 8.5 bottle existing carrier is a snug fit for the 3.7. we will be running mainly stove with back up for fridge ...	drongo & wendy	18	1826	06:58 PM Nov 19, 2008 by Basil Faulty
	Urgent Question to Webmaster (Preview) Any one having unsolicited pop ups or drop downs appearing while on the forum . Had this problem on a fishing forum I belong to and it turned out the site security had been hacked into and had to reformat parts of the system . Who ever controlls this site may want to check it out happening more often t...	Wombat 280	24	1726	06:41 PM Nov 19, 2008 by dave06
	Who's on Top (Preview) Ever wondered what pollies do to voters once elected well here it is	Wombat 280	2	827	08:51 PM Nov 18, 2008 by dave06
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