The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

I had the pleasure of meeting "Travelbug", Pam, today. We had a lovely lunch and a chat while driving around Townsville. A lovely lady if you get the chance to meet her. Thanks for the company Pam. Travel safe on your journey and keep safe.

jonathan · jonathan

-- Edited by jonathan on Saturday 30th of May 2015 01:47:13 PM

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I apologise for the late notice. The local indigenous group is protesting against the proposal to shut down some isolated, small communities. This started in WA, but is being protested nationally. The small communities are started by disgruntled or family groups from larger established commun...

harrydiculous · harrydiculous

Hi All, We've a Millard Weekender and keen to dispense with the foam mattress that it came, second hand, with. We're on the South Coast of NSW and a search on Google gives supplies "pick up" from Melbourne. Freight would be a consideration from there and we won't be visiting Melbourne for a y...

greyhoundtom · greyhoundtom

I realise asking a question like that is like asking "how long is a bit of string". However to explain the reason for that question, the house has been sold, and early next month when hopefully a bit of money hits the bank account we intent to purchase a secondhand van and if everything goes a...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm at Fletcher Creek at the moment, it is as dry as the pub with no beer. The nomad next to me says it has been like this for two years. Not having been here before I have no idea what it is usually like. The interesting observation I have made tonight is what is roosting in the tree right in front of me, yes, Ch...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

To all our fellow Nomads,

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-30/trundle-hosts-worlds-only-festival-dedicated-to-abba/6506658-- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 31st of May 2015 07:58:17 AM

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-02/tourists-remain-stranded-outback-sa-towns-food-supplies-low/6513810

OMD · OMD

Hi all, hope u all in good spirits. Now down to it, does any body know where and how much these lock systems are. Was showen one other day and was expressed but he did say they where expensive just need to know what expenive is. Cheers OMD.

hinton64 · hinton64

Hi All Being new to towing a caravan, my husband and I booked into a one-day towing course held at Gympie (a couple of hours north of Brisbane). It was the best money we've spent! We now both have the confidence to handle our large van in any sticky situation when travelling the roads. We learnt all abo...

Gundog · Gundog

http://zonerv.com.au/ What can I say are you an handyman

JackieP · JackieP

Arrived in Goomeri this afternoon and went to the showgrounds to see if we could book in for a few nights. As we approached we saw the place is quite busy but didn't look full so drove in and have been lucky enough to get a spot. I don't know if it is normal but they have opened the gates to allow people to set up...

Joe50 · Joe50

A lady came into the Visitor Information Centre in Yeppoon today, wanting to put up an advertisement for a grey nomad couple to house-sit in July & August. We couldn't help her with that, but I told her I'd spread the word on the forum. She has a house on a hill with good views and would prefer a couple....

Dougwe · Dougwe

Oh no, he hasn't got lost. Nope, still around, sorry. I'm here! Finally arrived in Townsville and set up staying in my van parked in the driveway at my Daughter's place. But first let's do a bit of a U Turn and go back a bit. After all, it has been a month. Phew! The weather god's really let us have all...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

We arrived home in Melbourne today after spending 3 enjoyable weeks traveling up the Cobb Hwy as far North as Booligal. We then cut across to Hillston on the Kidman Way & travelled South via Griffith & Tocumwal back into VIC. Our hands are tired from waving back at oncoming RV's heading North o...

done dreaming · done dreaming

Kow Towing to UNESCO Aren"t we so glad they spent time in Aussie trying to find fault with us managing the Barrier Reef.There responsibilities also include promoting peace and eqality and compulsory education for all.Obviously their delegates preferred the relaxing lifestyle provided in...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-31/rain-on-uluru-a-stunning-sight-for-lucky-tourists/6510178

laurieoz · laurieoz

Thinking of attaching a telephone antenna to my windup Winegaurd Sensar TV antenna on the roof of the motorhome. Has anybody done this? -will it cause a problem with the TV reception or telephone reception.?

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Hey All. For the benefit of the new members, be aware that when you post or comment on the Forum, someone might PM (private message) you - its just like an email. How do you know if someone has PM'd you? Towards the top right of every screen page youre on is your log on name. In the same box it will show if you...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	NO NOT THE TRAVEL BUG BUT TRAVELBUG (Preview) I had the pleasure of meeting "Travelbug", Pam, today. We had a lovely lunch and a chat while driving around Townsville. A lovely lady if you get the chance to meet her. Thanks for the company Pam. Travel safe on your journey and keep safe.	Dougwe	4	877	09:02 PM Jun 3, 2015 by Travel Bug
	Fletchers Creek Qld .. today 30-05-2015 (Preview) -- Edited by jonathan on Saturday 30th of May 2015 01:47:13 PM	jonathan	15	1563	06:33 PM Jun 3, 2015 by jonathan
	Pt. Augusta Bridge Closed (closed) (Preview) I apologise for the late notice. The local indigenous group is protesting against the proposal to shut down some isolated, small communities. This started in WA, but is being protested nationally. The small communities are started by disgruntled or family groups from larger established commun...	Cruising Granny	11	1478	11:47 AM Jun 3, 2015 by Ausmo
	Mattresses (Preview) Hi All, We've a Millard Weekender and keen to dispense with the foam mattress that it came, second hand, with. We're on the South Coast of NSW and a search on Google gives supplies "pick up" from Melbourne. Freight would be a consideration from there and we won't be visiting Melbourne for a y...	harrydiculous	14	1928	11:24 AM Jun 3, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	What size van to buy? (Preview) I realise asking a question like that is like asking "how long is a bit of string". However to explain the reason for that question, the house has been sold, and early next month when hopefully a bit of money hits the bank account we intent to purchase a secondhand van and if everything goes a...	greyhoundtom	23	3313	11:17 AM Jun 3, 2015 by done dreaming
	Fletcher Creek, Qld is Dry (Preview) I'm at Fletcher Creek at the moment, it is as dry as the pub with no beer. The nomad next to me says it has been like this for two years. Not having been here before I have no idea what it is usually like. The interesting observation I have made tonight is what is roosting in the tree right in front of me, yes, Ch...	Happywanderer	8	918	11:05 AM Jun 3, 2015 by Highwayman
	LOOKING FORWARD HEY JIM & LAMBIE (Preview) To all our fellow Nomads,	Hey Jim	1	572	09:26 PM Jun 2, 2015 by Polar Bear
	Worlds Only Abba Festival - Trundle NSW (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-30/trundle-hosts-worlds-only-festival-dedicated-to-abba/6506658-- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 31st of May 2015 07:58:17 AM	Weevil	3	717	05:50 PM Jun 2, 2015 by gandk
	Food supplies low as tourists remain stranded in outback SA towns (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-02/tourists-remain-stranded-outback-sa-towns-food-supplies-low/6513810	kiwijims	1	740	04:41 PM Jun 2, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	Talon trailer lock. (Preview) Hi all, hope u all in good spirits. Now down to it, does any body know where and how much these lock systems are. Was showen one other day and was expressed but he did say they where expensive just need to know what expenive is. Cheers OMD.	OMD	7	1880	01:13 PM Jun 2, 2015 by hako
	Caravan defensive driving course - brilliant! (Preview) Hi All Being new to towing a caravan, my husband and I booked into a one-day towing course held at Gympie (a couple of hours north of Brisbane). It was the best money we've spent! We now both have the confidence to handle our large van in any sticky situation when travelling the roads. We learnt all abo...	hinton64	9	1563	11:00 AM Jun 2, 2015 by Phil C
	Build your own Van (Preview) http://zonerv.com.au/ What can I say are you an handyman	Gundog	1	668	07:59 AM Jun 2, 2015 by Dav4Cris
	It's the Pumpkin Festival in Goomeri this Sunday. (Preview) Arrived in Goomeri this afternoon and went to the showgrounds to see if we could book in for a few nights. As we approached we saw the place is quite busy but didn't look full so drove in and have been lucky enough to get a spot. I don't know if it is normal but they have opened the gates to allow people to set up...	JackieP	7	642	07:03 AM Jun 2, 2015 by tezza
	Grey nomad couple sought for house sitting in Yeppoon (Preview) A lady came into the Visitor Information Centre in Yeppoon today, wanting to put up an advertisement for a grey nomad couple to house-sit in July & August. We couldn't help her with that, but I told her I'd spread the word on the forum. She has a house on a hill with good views and would prefer a couple....	Joe50	4	1274	11:36 PM Jun 1, 2015 by Joe50
	MAY 2015 UPDATE (Preview) Oh no, he hasn't got lost. Nope, still around, sorry. I'm here! Finally arrived in Townsville and set up staying in my van parked in the driveway at my Daughter's place. But first let's do a bit of a U Turn and go back a bit. After all, it has been a month. Phew! The weather god's really let us have all...	Dougwe	12	1560	08:04 PM Jun 1, 2015 by Dougwe
	Is anyone heading South? (Preview) We arrived home in Melbourne today after spending 3 enjoyable weeks traveling up the Cobb Hwy as far North as Booligal. We then cut across to Hillston on the Kidman Way & travelled South via Griffith & Tocumwal back into VIC. Our hands are tired from waving back at oncoming RV's heading North o...	Desert Dweller	6	1607	04:58 PM Jun 1, 2015 by wendyv
	Unesco and its failings (Preview) Kow Towing to UNESCO Aren"t we so glad they spent time in Aussie trying to find fault with us managing the Barrier Reef.There responsibilities also include promoting peace and eqality and compulsory education for all.Obviously their delegates preferred the relaxing lifestyle provided in...	done dreaming	14	1530	03:33 PM Jun 1, 2015 by Webmaster
	Rain on Uluru a stunning sight for lucky tourists (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-31/rain-on-uluru-a-stunning-sight-for-lucky-tourists/6510178	kiwijims	1	636	03:27 PM Jun 1, 2015 by Weevil
	Telaphone Antenna (Preview) Thinking of attaching a telephone antenna to my windup Winegaurd Sensar TV antenna on the roof of the motorhome. Has anybody done this? -will it cause a problem with the TV reception or telephone reception.?	laurieoz	7	1104	10:54 AM Jun 1, 2015 by laurieoz
	Answering Private Messages (Preview) Hey All. For the benefit of the new members, be aware that when you post or comment on the Forum, someone might PM (private message) you - its just like an email. How do you know if someone has PM'd you? Towards the top right of every screen page youre on is your log on name. In the same box it will show if you...	Bruce and Bev	7	1173	07:09 AM Jun 1, 2015 by Greg9
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