The Grey Nomads - General

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

Hi everybody, I have just stumbled onto this site and it looks like it is right up my alley. While I dream up something to write. I am 75 and traveling along fairly well I think. I went o school in Wyndham at the top of Western Australia, from 1946 to 1950. If there is anybody out there that was in Wyndham dur...

Onedodger · Onedodger

Does anyone know of a silastic type of product that stays flexible and does not attract dust? I have a sealing job externally on the caravan.

Weevil · Weevil

Although JRH (John) has told me earlier that he is not looking for sympathy or forum support for his terminal condition, it has got to the stage where he is totally bedridden now and unable to communicate with others pending his eventual demise. He had been given until the end of the year but from r...

Santa · Santa

http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/GreyNomadTimesIss105G.pdf

Dougwe · Dougwe

Set off from Port Macquarie this morning and now stopped for the night in the Yass area. Will cross over tomorrow. The boarder into VIC that is, what did you think I meant Another good run but unfortuately got held up near the Picton Road turn off that takes you across to the NSW south coast due to a fatalit...

Weevil · Weevil

Could be worth a visit if in the area or within cooee.... http://www.tcof.com.au/ -- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 13th of September 2015 10:35:06 AM

dorian · dorian

Are these expos worth attending? Is every Aussie manufacturer usually represented? I'd like to make a purchasing decision for a motorhome in the near future but I'm a little concerned that the value of my purchase might take a dive if the current import restrictions are lifted, assuming they haven'...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Please note changes to bushfire behaviour, extra information and what firefighters are doing.A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling along Great Northern Highway, east of Calwynyardah-Noonkanbah Road and west of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley. There is no...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi all as an x interstate truckie i have just read an article in owner driver mag which i think all must read its in ( your say ) and is a great read it addresses both sides and has been a written law for years any way you can get a copy at any road house just ask for it its free cheers.

iana · iana

I'm in the process of calculating the load I will be carrying on the ute, The van won't have all that much storage space, and is getting up there in weight anyhow, and so I intend to carry most of my gear in the ute, getting a canopy etc. So my question is what extra fuel and water do you carry do you carry, doi...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-13/unique-lifestyle-of-remote-kimberley-wa-home-silver-gull/6767904

jonathan · jonathan

.. It's the Stari Most (old bridge) in Mostar, Bosnia. 27meters. He was the 1815th to do it in 11 years. Were we that bad in our day ? There is a video at page bottom .. -- Edited by jonathan on Friday 11th of September 2015 11:28:22 PM

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-13/bat-with-lyssavirus-at-brisbane-market/6771804

mongrel · mongrel

Spent the day with Dougwe at South West Rocks. Morning tea at a nice cafe . Lunch was a meat pie and sausage roll by the bay watching the whales way off in the distance. Then a trip up to Smokey Cape Light House .Spectacilar views .I will not post pictures I will leave that up to Dougwe. Thankyou for your comp...

kazza58 · kazza58

Good morning every one...Kazza 58 here. Hello every one...After some advice please...Greatly Appreciated... Not Sure... about Satellite Dishes.... What Brand and pricing I should be looking at. I Will be stopping at mostly Free Camping spots if that helps you... Thank you Kazza 58 -- Edited...

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Its been about 15 years since we holidayed in Canberra and we're currently here for 4 days. Very pretty, lovely pink and white flowering trees everywhere, but without doubt the worst place to navigate your way around. The War Memorial was fantastic, but a real maze trying to find your way around. I tu...

mjt57 · mjt57

Today my wife and I strolled through Ray's Outdoors and BCF to see what caravan related products were on offer. Sadly there wasn't that much. So, I'd like to here from the knowledgable ones where are the good walk in stores particularly around Melbourne and eastern suburbs where we can look at carav...

sufil · sufil

We had a visit from Wombat and his lovely wife on Wednesday. We sat and chatted (and seemed to graze constantly) for about 4 hrs. They are coming to the Seabird Get Together. It isn't very often he comes out of his burrow so we are looking forward to catching up with them again in a few weeks

msg · msg

There are thousands of caravans camped out at in Birdsville for the races. I can't believe the are no Grey Nomads here. If you are here, I can be found at the Markets near the Information Centre. We have an opal stall called " Alladins Opals" Come on over. The kettles on.

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, I was feeling poorly this morning, so gave myself the morning off and went to the Penrith Caravan show here in Sydney. I made enquiries as to adding an extra 120watt solar panel on top of the new van, giving us a total of 240 watts. Cost = $630.00 extra fitted. Is this about right, Or are we been had....

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	Hello from me. (Preview) Hi everybody, I have just stumbled onto this site and it looks like it is right up my alley. While I dream up something to write. I am 75 and traveling along fairly well I think. I went o school in Wyndham at the top of Western Australia, from 1946 to 1950. If there is anybody out there that was in Wyndham dur...	Young Simmo	8	1316	08:55 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Silastic/Silicone (Preview) Does anyone know of a silastic type of product that stays flexible and does not attract dust? I have a sealing job externally on the caravan.	Onedodger	6	1436	08:05 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Casualkev
	Please Spare A Thought Or Prayer For JRH (John) (Preview) Although JRH (John) has told me earlier that he is not looking for sympathy or forum support for his terminal condition, it has got to the stage where he is totally bedridden now and unable to communicate with others pending his eventual demise. He had been given until the end of the year but from r...	Weevil	22	1895	05:53 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Weevil
	How much cash are you ‘wasting’ at the bowser? (Preview) http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/GreyNomadTimesIss105G.pdf	Santa	9	1425	05:31 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Santa
	MOVING RIGHT ALONG (Preview) Set off from Port Macquarie this morning and now stopped for the night in the Yass area. Will cross over tomorrow. The boarder into VIC that is, what did you think I meant Another good run but unfortuately got held up near the Picton Road turn off that takes you across to the NSW south coast due to a fatalit...	Dougwe	5	964	05:11 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Phil C
	Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers - 18 - 27th September 2015 (Preview) Could be worth a visit if in the area or within cooee.... http://www.tcof.com.au/ -- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 13th of September 2015 10:35:06 AM	Weevil	1	331	03:56 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Redlander
	Caravan Camping & Holiday Expo - Penrith , September 11 - 13 / 2015 (Preview) Are these expos worth attending? Is every Aussie manufacturer usually represented? I'd like to make a purchasing decision for a motorhome in the near future but I'm a little concerned that the value of my purchase might take a dive if the current import restrictions are lifted, assuming they haven'...	dorian	1	397	07:21 AM Sep 14, 2015 by dorian
	Bushfire ADVICE for Great Northern Highway west of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley (Preview) Please note changes to bushfire behaviour, extra information and what firefighters are doing.A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling along Great Northern Highway, east of Calwynyardah-Noonkanbah Road and west of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley. There is no...	kiwijims	0	418	02:26 AM Sep 14, 2015 by kiwijims
	trucks & Vans (Preview) Hi all as an x interstate truckie i have just read an article in owner driver mag which i think all must read its in ( your say ) and is a great read it addresses both sides and has been a written law for years any way you can get a copy at any road house just ask for it its free cheers.	dishlicker	7	1518	09:51 PM Sep 13, 2015 by PeterD
	What extra fuel and water do you carry? (Preview) I'm in the process of calculating the load I will be carrying on the ute, The van won't have all that much storage space, and is getting up there in weight anyhow, and so I intend to carry most of my gear in the ute, getting a canopy etc. So my question is what extra fuel and water do you carry do you carry, doi...	iana	24	2157	09:35 PM Sep 13, 2015 by Fuzzball
	Silver Gull Creek - Kimberley - WA (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-13/unique-lifestyle-of-remote-kimberley-wa-home-silver-gull/6767904	Weevil	4	2031	08:57 PM Sep 13, 2015 by Weevil
	.. interesting video of one of my lads .. (Preview) .. It's the Stari Most (old bridge) in Mostar, Bosnia. 27meters. He was the 1815th to do it in 11 years. Were we that bad in our day ? There is a video at page bottom .. -- Edited by jonathan on Friday 11th of September 2015 11:28:22 PM	jonathan	8	1055	06:50 PM Sep 13, 2015 by Dougwe
	Deadly Bat Virus Detected On Bat In Brisbane Markets... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-13/bat-with-lyssavirus-at-brisbane-market/6771804	Weevil	0	603	01:29 PM Sep 13, 2015 by Weevil
	Taking care of Dougwe. (Preview) Spent the day with Dougwe at South West Rocks. Morning tea at a nice cafe . Lunch was a meat pie and sausage roll by the bay watching the whales way off in the distance. Then a trip up to Smokey Cape Light House .Spectacilar views .I will not post pictures I will leave that up to Dougwe. Thankyou for your comp...	mongrel	7	1116	09:35 AM Sep 13, 2015 by ken thomas
	wanting to buy a satillite dish (Preview) Good morning every one...Kazza 58 here. Hello every one...After some advice please...Greatly Appreciated... Not Sure... about Satellite Dishes.... What Brand and pricing I should be looking at. I Will be stopping at mostly Free Camping spots if that helps you... Thank you Kazza 58 -- Edited...	kazza58	5	1100	07:10 AM Sep 13, 2015 by kazza58
	The worst tourist city in Australia (Preview) Its been about 15 years since we holidayed in Canberra and we're currently here for 4 days. Very pretty, lovely pink and white flowering trees everywhere, but without doubt the worst place to navigate your way around. The War Memorial was fantastic, but a real maze trying to find your way around. I tu...	Bruce and Bev	24	2227	10:04 PM Sep 12, 2015 by WobblyNut
	Where to buy caravan stuff (Preview) Today my wife and I strolled through Ray's Outdoors and BCF to see what caravan related products were on offer. Sadly there wasn't that much. So, I'd like to here from the knowledgable ones where are the good walk in stores particularly around Melbourne and eastern suburbs where we can look at carav...	mjt57	10	1889	08:41 PM Sep 12, 2015 by Dougwe
	Met up with a former GN on Wednesday. (Preview) We had a visit from Wombat and his lovely wife on Wednesday. We sat and chatted (and seemed to graze constantly) for about 4 hrs. They are coming to the Seabird Get Together. It isn't very often he comes out of his burrow so we are looking forward to catching up with them again in a few weeks	sufil	2	789	12:02 PM Sep 12, 2015 by Weevil
	BIRDSVILLE (Preview) There are thousands of caravans camped out at in Birdsville for the races. I can't believe the are no Grey Nomads here. If you are here, I can be found at the Markets near the Information Centre. We have an opal stall called " Alladins Opals" Come on over. The kettles on.	msg	10	1239	10:21 AM Sep 12, 2015 by jules47
	Are we been ripped off ? (Preview) Hi All, I was feeling poorly this morning, so gave myself the morning off and went to the Penrith Caravan show here in Sydney. I made enquiries as to adding an extra 120watt solar panel on top of the new van, giving us a total of 240 watts. Cost = $630.00 extra fitted. Is this about right, Or are we been had....	Hey Jim	14	1444	08:30 PM Sep 11, 2015 by JCT
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