The Grey Nomads - General

dave06 · dave06

just did some repairs on a new winnebego motorhome for a fellow member of the C.M.C.A., he had only just arrived in south aust. from sydney, did the run up the coorong, he's doing the loop. had a solar system installed in sydney before he left, including batteries (5 of 12v deep cycle) great job with the s...

chezgo · chezgo

Is anyone in the Alice at the moment it had a very eerie look about it. We too got the whole mud rain thing here on the murray yesterday. On sunday I took the car to the carwash it ate my money and i came home with the car still dirty which was a good thing as yesterday afternoon in it came not water just raining d...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

When I logged on this evening, under my name it said I had a new white board message.When I went to white board there was nothing there, how do I access messages? Am sitting in a motel in Clare and only have dial up speed, my goodness its slow

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Thank You Peter n Margaret for the intensive writing in your travel diary. Superb coverage of places I can only dream of. I had a bad insomniac night, and came on the computer for company and sat here totally transfixed enjoying your documented travels. But, how am I supposed to sleep now with my tho...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

My 18yr old son wants to be a jackeroo,. can anyone advise how to locate work out on stations,doesn't matter what state its in. He has no experience but is fit and is a fast learner. any information would be appreciated.

jokirt · jokirt

I have been considering "Wwoofing" as part of my travels. I'll be interested in hearing from anyone who has already given it a go. It could be a safer option for solo nomads as well. This is the email I just recieved from wwoof.com.au Dear Jo We have Wwoofers who are in their 50's & 60's a...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

My boss has just approved my holidays, first day off 1Feb back to work on the 1Jul. Can now start doing some serious trip and preparation planning. The count down starts.

twobob · twobob

I would like to raise, as a separate topic, security on the road. In threads elswhere, it has had a brief. As I understand it, most "Guest's and New Users" are looking for reasons to get on the road, but have not got passed the fear. What if something goes wrong, what do I do If I get "unwant...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Yes, thats right! Preserved, restored and dearly Loved Adelaide tram No 1 turns 100 on 30th November. The celebrations of course will be held at the St Kilda Tramway Museum on that day and are expected to continue on well into the evening...This place is worthy of a visit anyway but this day will be spec...

Pam · Pam

We are thinking of heading over to WA next year with our camper trailer and need places to stay that have powered sites as we have an engel fridge and no on board power source. Are there powered sites across the nullabor?

jokirt · jokirt

The question was raised in a previous post in the solo nomads as to whether a Cobb or even a gas cooker could be used in the open during a TOTAL FIRE BAN. Below is the email I recieved back from the NSW Rural fire Dept yesterday. Joan, During a Total Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all Fire permits a...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Just bought a 12 V Soniq 19" lcd with inbuilt dvd player. Also has USB port that will read AVI,DIVEX files. Great buy for $475 from JB Hi FI.

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

http://ozcamps.net/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=29

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Never thought I'd see the day we would have a GG d' femme, should be a change for the better... NSW, what a rock show.... I had to check - I thought the whole sordid thing had been scripted by John Cleese. Pensioners, how do they survive? well a few that I know do very well, look at me; free medical, dental, ps...

dave06 · dave06

it is anounced on cheryls (chezqo) white board for all to see, but I think it is such a joyous occasion for her and hers that it should be put out for all to see clearly, it seems the o'reilly family is expanding, one of cheryl's 3 daughters is expecting soon and all I can say is congratulation's cheryl, you...

robby and fran · robby and fran

Hi Can anyone give some suggestions, My wife and myself are about to set off on our adventure around australia for 7 months. We have our own laptop already for internet, but was wondering which type of modem to use and which carrier would be best for our needs, just to to stay in touch with kids via email o...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Windy? You betch ya. Couple of shots of the sea from the jetty at port Noarlunga taken on my phone camera at 1730

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Here are some pics of our new van. Total luxury... heated towel rail, filtered water....and about 1000kg lighter than our old one....

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

This is the recently restored original Rockhampton Railway Station. With the posible exception of Puffing Billy this is the absolute best "Museum" of it's type in Australia. Dirt cheap, around $5 a head includes all the rides in the Purrey you could have, cups of tea etc... The Purrey Ste...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

When editing a post is it possible to delete it? -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:12, 2008-09-12 -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:12, 2008-09-12 -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:13, 2008-09-12

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	battery bank (Preview) just did some repairs on a new winnebego motorhome for a fellow member of the C.M.C.A., he had only just arrived in south aust. from sydney, did the run up the coorong, he's doing the loop. had a solar system installed in sydney before he left, including batteries (5 of 12v deep cycle) great job with the s...	dave06	8	1049	07:45 PM Sep 23, 2008 by dave06
	raining mud! (Preview) Is anyone in the Alice at the moment it had a very eerie look about it. We too got the whole mud rain thing here on the murray yesterday. On sunday I took the car to the carwash it ate my money and i came home with the car still dirty which was a good thing as yesterday afternoon in it came not water just raining d...	chezgo	3	822	12:10 PM Sep 23, 2008 by twobob
	White board messages (Preview) When I logged on this evening, under my name it said I had a new white board message.When I went to white board there was nothing there, how do I access messages? Am sitting in a motel in Clare and only have dial up speed, my goodness its slow	Gary and Kerry	3	878	10:09 AM Sep 23, 2008 by Webmaster
	Intriguing Reading (Preview) Thank You Peter n Margaret for the intensive writing in your travel diary. Superb coverage of places I can only dream of. I had a bad insomniac night, and came on the computer for company and sat here totally transfixed enjoying your documented travels. But, how am I supposed to sleep now with my tho...	Ole Grizzly	2	961	11:11 PM Sep 22, 2008 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Help (Preview) My 18yr old son wants to be a jackeroo,. can anyone advise how to locate work out on stations,doesn't matter what state its in. He has no experience but is fit and is a fast learner. any information would be appreciated.	Gary and Kerry	5	825	06:03 PM Sep 20, 2008 by dave06
	GREY WWOOFERS (Preview) I have been considering "Wwoofing" as part of my travels. I'll be interested in hearing from anyone who has already given it a go. It could be a safer option for solo nomads as well. This is the email I just recieved from wwoof.com.au Dear Jo We have Wwoofers who are in their 50's & 60's a...	jokirt	9	2893	03:11 PM Sep 20, 2008 by dave06
	YAHOO!!!!!! (Preview) My boss has just approved my holidays, first day off 1Feb back to work on the 1Jul. Can now start doing some serious trip and preparation planning. The count down starts.	Gary and Kerry	3	804	03:00 PM Sep 20, 2008 by dave06
	Security stopping ya? (Preview) I would like to raise, as a separate topic, security on the road. In threads elswhere, it has had a brief. As I understand it, most "Guest's and New Users" are looking for reasons to get on the road, but have not got passed the fear. What if something goes wrong, what do I do If I get "unwant...	twobob	7	1058	08:25 PM Sep 19, 2008 by twobob
	A 100th Birthday and you are all invited (Preview) Yes, thats right! Preserved, restored and dearly Loved Adelaide tram No 1 turns 100 on 30th November. The celebrations of course will be held at the St Kilda Tramway Museum on that day and are expected to continue on well into the evening...This place is worthy of a visit anyway but this day will be spec...	Basil Faulty	1	784	07:20 PM Sep 19, 2008 by NannyMon
	crossing the nullabor (Preview) We are thinking of heading over to WA next year with our camper trailer and need places to stay that have powered sites as we have an engel fridge and no on board power source. Are there powered sites across the nullabor?	Pam	10	1174	01:25 PM Sep 19, 2008 by chezgo
	Cooking during TOTAL FIRE BANS (Preview) The question was raised in a previous post in the solo nomads as to whether a Cobb or even a gas cooker could be used in the open during a TOTAL FIRE BAN. Below is the email I recieved back from the NSW Rural fire Dept yesterday. Joan, During a Total Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all Fire permits a...	jokirt	3	1262	10:24 AM Sep 19, 2008 by dave06
	LCD Tv (Preview) Just bought a 12 V Soniq 19" lcd with inbuilt dvd player. Also has USB port that will read AVI,DIVEX files. Great buy for $475 from JB Hi FI.	Gary and Kerry	6	1073	07:38 PM Sep 17, 2008 by dave06
	Free camp spots (Preview) http://ozcamps.net/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=29	Gary and Kerry	2	918	11:06 AM Sep 17, 2008 by twobob
	Politics... C'mon I know you all have an opinion (Preview) Never thought I'd see the day we would have a GG d' femme, should be a change for the better... NSW, what a rock show.... I had to check - I thought the whole sordid thing had been scripted by John Cleese. Pensioners, how do they survive? well a few that I know do very well, look at me; free medical, dental, ps...	Basil Faulty	21	1220	10:51 AM Sep 17, 2008 by twobob
	cheryl o'reilly wont do it but I will (Preview) it is anounced on cheryls (chezqo) white board for all to see, but I think it is such a joyous occasion for her and hers that it should be put out for all to see clearly, it seems the o'reilly family is expanding, one of cheryl's 3 daughters is expecting soon and all I can say is congratulation's cheryl, you...	dave06	3	808	09:54 AM Sep 17, 2008 by dave06
	question about internet while travelling (Preview) Hi Can anyone give some suggestions, My wife and myself are about to set off on our adventure around australia for 7 months. We have our own laptop already for internet, but was wondering which type of modem to use and which carrier would be best for our needs, just to to stay in touch with kids via email o...	robby and fran	15	3039	08:47 PM Sep 16, 2008 by twobob
	Windy day in Adelaide (Preview) Windy? You betch ya. Couple of shots of the sea from the jetty at port Noarlunga taken on my phone camera at 1730	Gary and Kerry	5	821	09:17 PM Sep 15, 2008 by dave06
	The New Gin Palace (Preview) Here are some pics of our new van. Total luxury... heated towel rail, filtered water....and about 1000kg lighter than our old one....	Basil Faulty	16	1384	12:35 PM Sep 15, 2008 by dave06
	Archer Park, Rockhampton.... (Preview) This is the recently restored original Rockhampton Railway Station. With the posible exception of Puffing Billy this is the absolute best "Museum" of it's type in Australia. Dirt cheap, around $5 a head includes all the rides in the Purrey you could have, cups of tea etc... The Purrey Ste...	Basil Faulty	6	1145	11:56 AM Sep 15, 2008 by dave06
	Put it in wrong post (Preview) When editing a post is it possible to delete it? -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:12, 2008-09-12 -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:12, 2008-09-12 -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:13, 2008-09-12	Gary and Kerry	2	731	10:42 AM Sep 15, 2008 by Webmaster
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