The Grey Nomads - General

Ozzie_Traveller · Ozzie_Traveller

G'day all As readers here will know from previous posts, I have been involved with the Sporties club in Tuncurry NSW with their RV overnighting scheme for the past couple of years. The scheme has been wonderful in offering a place to stay for several thousand RV travellers annually, and brings thousa...

pipes · pipes

The above machine has a 6 cyl. rear mount diesel engine. Series No. P-MK 126 F. Vin. No. MK 126F90132. We have contacted a number of FUSO sales people, regarding parts. The standard reply , "We'll get back to you !" 4 months go by, and no results. The bus is in dire need of a new, or recond. water p...

Red Dog · Red Dog

With the different borders being closed are you still permitted to travel around your own state or does that come under unnecessary travel that means a lot of money in vans and tugs sitting around doing nothing.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Now we have a serious problem! Brewers warn beer supply could dry up within weeks if coronavirus restrictions halt production On Sunday, as Victoria and New South Wales flagged shutdowns of non-essential services, Australia's biggest brewers warned the country could run out of beer within week...

BW · BW

https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus -- Edited by BW on Monday 23rd of March 2020 04:46:06 PM

JayDee · JayDee

I guess that you like me have noticed that the Co-Vid19 has taken over the headlines everywhere and thus this thingo about Climate Change seems to have died a sudden death. And so it should. There are more important issues and challenges ahead of us than this beat up Climate Change. I must say that I have...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

We must have missed this one! Jubilation over much needed rain in central west Queensland has turned to disappointment as graziers watch their paddocks being devoured, helpless to stop it. For the second year in a row, an infestation of grasshoppers has hit the Winton region. The plague is so bad in...

iana · iana

Is the "Green Shed" an essential service ? Auto parts and spares ? Camping supplies :(

Pradokakadudavid · Pradokakadudavid

I noticed the other day during some caravanning that a guy had a special V shaped, aluminium design on his towbar for ease of alignment with his standard caravan towball. I watched him back up to his caravan on his own and the V shaped device made contact with caravan towball and guided his 4 wheel dri...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

There is concern about South Australia's border closure in the outback New South Wales city of Broken Hill. Anyonewho enters SA will be required to isolate themselves for a fortnight. Broken Hill is about 40 minutes away from the border and has traditionally had stronger social ties to Adelaide tha...

Des and Jane · Des and Jane

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-22/wa-sa-set-to-close-borders-amid-coronavirus-fight/12079044

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

South Australian authorities have announced a "major emergency" and tough new measures which will see the state close its borders to slow the spread of COVID-19. https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12079044

Dougwe · Dougwe

Afternoon everyone, I just noticed my awning that is nearly 6 years old now has seen better days. The poor old thing has had some very strong winds attack it and very hot and dry sun beaming down on it. I just noticed the flap of the outside of the roller is cracking and I have said for a while now the vinyl see...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Mr Gunner said anyone arriving in the Northern Territory would have to declare at the point of entry that they would isolate for 14 days and let the authorities know where they would be for this period."We will have police checkpoints at the border to enforce this requirement," he said. https://mob...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We have been in the Territory now for a week and have checked into the Territory Manor Motel and caravan park, its a beautiful spot and the new owners are fantastic. Because of the lack of travellers they have reduced their rates, its now only $20 for power and water. Pool, restaurant, camp kitchen, la...

tracks · tracks

Just reading the news on the West Australian newspaper web site, the premier stated it could be days away from when they close the borders to all non essential travel, looks like the only traffic will be trucks carrying domestic supplies, If this does go ahead and other states do the same one could f...

Rasty · Rasty

any hints on a good park in Hervey Bay please,will be arriving tomorrow or Monday if that helps

Plain Truth · Plain Truth

On October 2010,John Hopkins put out a video about a pandemic event called EVENT 201,strange that is now coming true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5H308HeuWc

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

A couple of Aldi specials coming up on Saturday 28 March may be of interest. A 65-litre fridge/freezer. (Up from 50-litre, which was up from 40-litre.) A 2,000-Watt four stroke generator, claimed to be inverter type to be able to run several things - but an air-conditioner is not one of them! Sorry, I m...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Sorry to be a little morbid guys but better we understand the realities. The other day Dr Norman Swan mentioned on ABC radio that he expected deaths in the 65+ age group to be around 10%, he was not wrong it seems. However a friend speculated "Yes, but most of those will be the oldies, 80+". Not so. The fol...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	SPORTIES Club Tuncurry NSW is OPEN for RV Travellers (Preview) G'day all As readers here will know from previous posts, I have been involved with the Sporties club in Tuncurry NSW with their RV overnighting scheme for the past couple of years. The scheme has been wonderful in offering a place to stay for several thousand RV travellers annually, and brings thousa...	Ozzie_Traveller	1	945	03:59 PM Mar 25, 2020 by Dougwe
	1986 FUSO (bus) mobile home. (Preview) The above machine has a 6 cyl. rear mount diesel engine. Series No. P-MK 126 F. Vin. No. MK 126F90132. We have contacted a number of FUSO sales people, regarding parts. The standard reply , "We'll get back to you !" 4 months go by, and no results. The bus is in dire need of a new, or recond. water p...	pipes	6	1155	02:18 AM Mar 25, 2020 by johndsmith
	Border Closer (Preview) With the different borders being closed are you still permitted to travel around your own state or does that come under unnecessary travel that means a lot of money in vans and tugs sitting around doing nothing.	Red Dog	16	1735	10:53 PM Mar 24, 2020 by Dunmowin
	Toilet paper, beer shortage next! (Preview) Now we have a serious problem! Brewers warn beer supply could dry up within weeks if coronavirus restrictions halt production On Sunday, as Victoria and New South Wales flagged shutdowns of non-essential services, Australia's biggest brewers warned the country could run out of beer within week...	Whenarewethere	11	1139	07:02 PM Mar 24, 2020 by Plain Truth
	Treasury package all the info from Government .(Fact Sheets) (Preview) https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus -- Edited by BW on Monday 23rd of March 2020 04:46:06 PM	BW	2	805	09:41 AM Mar 24, 2020 by Cupie
	Coronavirus ... let's all obey the Government request to keep us Aussie safe. (Preview) I guess that you like me have noticed that the Co-Vid19 has taken over the headlines everywhere and thus this thingo about Climate Change seems to have died a sudden death. And so it should. There are more important issues and challenges ahead of us than this beat up Climate Change. I must say that I have...	JayDee	25	1901	08:19 AM Mar 24, 2020 by Dougwe
	As if Coronavirus was not enough! (Preview) We must have missed this one! Jubilation over much needed rain in central west Queensland has turned to disappointment as graziers watch their paddocks being devoured, helpless to stop it. For the second year in a row, an infestation of grasshoppers has hit the Winton region. The plague is so bad in...	Whenarewethere	1	1287	11:47 PM Mar 23, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	Closure of non-esential services. (Preview) Is the "Green Shed" an essential service ? Auto parts and spares ? Camping supplies :(	iana	4	881	08:31 PM Mar 23, 2020 by oldbloke
	Devices which may make a D35 hitch easier to align when hitching (Preview) I noticed the other day during some caravanning that a guy had a special V shaped, aluminium design on his towbar for ease of alignment with his standard caravan towball. I watched him back up to his caravan on his own and the V shaped device made contact with caravan towball and guided his 4 wheel dri...	Pradokakadudavid	13	3127	09:40 AM Mar 23, 2020 by Iva Biggen
	Broken Hill - discussions re Coronavirus (Preview) There is concern about South Australia's border closure in the outback New South Wales city of Broken Hill. Anyonewho enters SA will be required to isolate themselves for a fortnight. Broken Hill is about 40 minutes away from the border and has traditionally had stronger social ties to Adelaide tha...	Whenarewethere	3	1174	07:58 AM Mar 23, 2020 by BW
	WA Borders close 1pm Tuesday (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-22/wa-sa-set-to-close-borders-amid-coronavirus-fight/12079044	Des and Jane	4	832	10:52 PM Mar 22, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	SA border controls - 14 days quarantine (Preview) South Australian authorities have announced a "major emergency" and tough new measures which will see the state close its borders to slow the spread of COVID-19. https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12079044	Whenarewethere	2	750	10:40 PM Mar 22, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	AWNING REPLACEMENT (Preview) Afternoon everyone, I just noticed my awning that is nearly 6 years old now has seen better days. The poor old thing has had some very strong winds attack it and very hot and dry sun beaming down on it. I just noticed the flap of the outside of the roller is cracking and I have said for a while now the vinyl see...	Dougwe	17	3871	05:13 PM Mar 22, 2020 by Dougwe
	NT border controls - 14 days quarantine (Preview) Mr Gunner said anyone arriving in the Northern Territory would have to declare at the point of entry that they would isolate for 14 days and let the authorities know where they would be for this period."We will have police checkpoints at the border to enforce this requirement," he said. https://mob...	Whenarewethere	6	894	03:55 PM Mar 22, 2020 by Kebbin
	Mataranka Northern Territory (Preview) We have been in the Territory now for a week and have checked into the Territory Manor Motel and caravan park, its a beautiful spot and the new owners are fantastic. Because of the lack of travellers they have reduced their rates, its now only $20 for power and water. Pool, restaurant, camp kitchen, la...	Poppy sore eye	1	736	11:12 AM Mar 22, 2020 by msg
	W.A. border closure (Preview) Just reading the news on the West Australian newspaper web site, the premier stated it could be days away from when they close the borders to all non essential travel, looks like the only traffic will be trucks carrying domestic supplies, If this does go ahead and other states do the same one could f...	tracks	1	990	09:43 AM Mar 22, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	A shady spot (Preview) any hints on a good park in Hervey Bay please,will be arriving tomorrow or Monday if that helps	Rasty	3	854	07:07 PM Mar 21, 2020 by Rasty
	Event 201-Strange coincidence ? (Preview) On October 2010,John Hopkins put out a video about a pandemic event called EVENT 201,strange that is now coming true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5H308HeuWc	Plain Truth	0	893	04:43 PM Mar 21, 2020 by Plain Truth
	Aldi Specials 28 March (Preview) A couple of Aldi specials coming up on Saturday 28 March may be of interest. A 65-litre fridge/freezer. (Up from 50-litre, which was up from 40-litre.) A 2,000-Watt four stroke generator, claimed to be inverter type to be able to run several things - but an air-conditioner is not one of them! Sorry, I m...	Long Weekend	5	1567	10:17 AM Mar 21, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Covid-19 death distribution by age (Preview) Sorry to be a little morbid guys but better we understand the realities. The other day Dr Norman Swan mentioned on ABC radio that he expected deaths in the 65+ age group to be around 10%, he was not wrong it seems. However a friend speculated "Yes, but most of those will be the oldies, 80+". Not so. The fol...	Mike Harding	16	2279	01:44 PM Mar 20, 2020 by JeffRae
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