The Grey Nomads - General

shekon · shekon

Please be careful everyone. There are fires in the Grampians. Mt Victory closed. Fires in the Mallee area, Big Desert area. Best to check CFA website or download the fire watch app. And try to stay cool.

Vic41 · Vic41

May I humbly suggest that jokes may be better posted in the Joke Section or the I Digress Section? See also forum rules; "The forum is divided into a number of sections to allow members and visitors to more easily find the discussions that are of interest to them. We ask that members try to post in t...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Have just made an eBay purchase and was looking for the page to change the delivery address, it used to be on the PayPal pages. I was expecting to be able to nominate a Post Office as I have always done in the past but no there is no such option available now and the goods have to be sent to the official eBay add...

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

This might be of interest to someone traveling in Tasmania... Caretakers Required for East Coast tourism complex Two weeks on and two weeks off! (Part-time job share with another couple). Accommodation provided. Apply in writing to: Les Jackson, 50 Waverley St, Bellerive, Tas 7018. Ph. 0448 982...

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

i need to replace my laptop which is 7 years old my kids telling me Dad get an I pad but do they do as much as my laptop can i skype can i print i had an I pad supplied when working for a previous employer wasnt very impressed but it was on optus which i thought was rubbish would it still get an internet signal as g...

Jay-Jay · Jay-Jay

Hi Campers, Just curious - all you people who free-camp and say you have everything - where do you get your water? Thanks, Jay-Jay

Dougwe · Dougwe

In South West Gippsland for a week and then I will hit the high seas to battle through icebergs, tidal waves or pirates, heading to Tassie. I have been at Greens Lake for 10 days and boy was it hot as, even at night. I left around 1.00pm and it was that hot travelling there were roads in many places that had me...

shekon · shekon

Should people who tow caravans have to have a special license? It was an interesting conversation, and one that holds merit in my opinion. Apparently in Europe one has to have a licence for this, I do not know if this is fact, it came up in the conversation. It was also thought that if not a licence then o...

valnrob · valnrob

Does anyone carry theIr musIcal Instruments wIth them on theIr trIps? I met up wIth a few In Qld last wInter. The ukulele Is a very popular Instrument not takIng up much room In the van. Hope to meet wIth some of you musIcIans on next trIp happy strummIng and sIngIng

robcer · robcer

We are currently staying at the motorhome park in Port Augusta. The parking area is behind the sports club and has a dump point and water available. During the past two weeks that we have been here we were shocked to see the amount of people who pull into the area to empty their toilet cassettes and then dr...

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

We're on the thir day of our first trip and stayed at aAlstonville the first night, wwhich was lovely and Kempsey last night, which was not. WWe'vehad a sslight change of plans, Russell's uncle died llast night, so we need to stay closer to aAlbury for the next few days. Does anyone have a suggestion ...

first timer · first timer

Hi and happy new year to everyone. Don't know if I'm in the correct section here but here goes. I've purchased a van cover a prestige I think, but I'm now worried that I will need to cut a section out of the roof to avoid covering the solar panel. I am mainly concerned that if I cover the solar panel the onboar...

bridget · bridget

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bridget · bridget

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, We need to find a dump point. We went to Calliope dump point and it is full. Does anyone know where the next one is. We are at the Calliope river free camp. thanks everyone. Rocket

wandwill · wandwill

We are heading towards Wallaroo, anyone there, been there or going there ??? love to catch up

JayDee · JayDee

Firstly I must THANK a follow forumite who phoned to discuss some other issue. He did mention that I should check the Anode in the hot water system, and was I glad I did. The anode was completely eroded much beyond what it has to be, to do the job effectively. If not for that information, I did not know that I...

Kantiki · Kantiki

Council officers have just visited all us campers to advice the park is closed due to a failed septic system. i have till tomorrow am to leave. Asked why self contained vans could not stay, he said others would see us and come in anyway. Not sure what they will do about day trippers as they also need facili...

barina · barina

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Golddetectornomad · Golddetectornomad

Just received these words of wisdom?, from my Grey Nomad elder brother,... and thought I would share for a quick chuckle.... Aspire to inspire before you expire. My wife and I had words, but I didn't get to use any of mine... Frustration is trying to find your glasses, without your glasses.. The irony...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Fires in the grampians. (Preview) Please be careful everyone. There are fires in the Grampians. Mt Victory closed. Fires in the Mallee area, Big Desert area. Best to check CFA website or download the fire watch app. And try to stay cool.	shekon	14	1009	07:46 PM Jan 17, 2014 by glendadon
	Jokes..... ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) May I humbly suggest that jokes may be better posted in the Joke Section or the I Digress Section? See also forum rules; "The forum is divided into a number of sections to allow members and visitors to more easily find the discussions that are of interest to them. We ask that members try to post in t...	Vic41	51	3307	06:11 PM Jan 17, 2014 by Webmaster
	eBay new delivery policy (Preview) Have just made an eBay purchase and was looking for the page to change the delivery address, it used to be on the PayPal pages. I was expecting to be able to nominate a Post Office as I have always done in the past but no there is no such option available now and the goods have to be sent to the official eBay add...	yeoeleven	12	1415	06:03 PM Jan 17, 2014 by jules47
	JOB IN TASMANIA (Preview) This might be of interest to someone traveling in Tasmania... Caretakers Required for East Coast tourism complex Two weeks on and two weeks off! (Part-time job share with another couple). Accommodation provided. Apply in writing to: Les Jackson, 50 Waverley St, Bellerive, Tas 7018. Ph. 0448 982...	Big Gorilla	0	1016	09:11 AM Jan 17, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	I pad or laptop ( 1 2 ) (Preview) i need to replace my laptop which is 7 years old my kids telling me Dad get an I pad but do they do as much as my laptop can i skype can i print i had an I pad supplied when working for a previous employer wasnt very impressed but it was on optus which i thought was rubbish would it still get an internet signal as g...	nallingtoon	36	1817	04:06 PM Jan 17, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Water? (Preview) Hi Campers, Just curious - all you people who free-camp and say you have everything - where do you get your water? Thanks, Jay-Jay	Jay-Jay	3	575	02:35 PM Jan 17, 2014 by brian
	NOW AT BASE CAMP (Preview) In South West Gippsland for a week and then I will hit the high seas to battle through icebergs, tidal waves or pirates, heading to Tassie. I have been at Greens Lake for 10 days and boy was it hot as, even at night. I left around 1.00pm and it was that hot travelling there were roads in many places that had me...	Dougwe	10	1022	12:36 PM Jan 17, 2014 by exa41
	Interesting topic last night at happy hour. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Should people who tow caravans have to have a special license? It was an interesting conversation, and one that holds merit in my opinion. Apparently in Europe one has to have a licence for this, I do not know if this is fact, it came up in the conversation. It was also thought that if not a licence then o...	shekon	34	1839	10:44 AM Jan 17, 2014 by brian
	Musically inclined ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Does anyone carry theIr musIcal Instruments wIth them on theIr trIps? I met up wIth a few In Qld last wInter. The ukulele Is a very popular Instrument not takIng up much room In the van. Hope to meet wIth some of you musIcIans on next trIp happy strummIng and sIngIng	valnrob	38	1581	09:47 AM Jan 17, 2014 by Wirroff
	Dump Point in Port Augusta (Preview) We are currently staying at the motorhome park in Port Augusta. The parking area is behind the sports club and has a dump point and water available. During the past two weeks that we have been here we were shocked to see the amount of people who pull into the area to empty their toilet cassettes and then dr...	robcer	6	1742	11:35 PM Jan 16, 2014 by Delta18
	Somewhere nice to stay, Sydney to Albury? (Preview) We're on the thir day of our first trip and stayed at aAlstonville the first night, wwhich was lovely and Kempsey last night, which was not. WWe'vehad a sslight change of plans, Russell's uncle died llast night, so we need to stay closer to aAlbury for the next few days. Does anyone have a suggestion ...	Flicka9736	11	1129	08:18 PM Jan 16, 2014 by Bunkerbob
	caravan cover for van with solar panel (Preview) Hi and happy new year to everyone. Don't know if I'm in the correct section here but here goes. I've purchased a van cover a prestige I think, but I'm now worried that I will need to cut a section out of the roof to avoid covering the solar panel. I am mainly concerned that if I cover the solar panel the onboar...	first timer	3	4090	08:07 PM Jan 16, 2014 by oldbobsbus
	Ok take your cloths off ...lol (Preview) Li	bridget	8	863	05:40 PM Jan 16, 2014 by bridget
	So so funny.....never eat curry (Preview)	bridget	6	1087	05:36 PM Jan 16, 2014 by bridget
	DUMP POINT - GLADSTONE (Preview) Hi Everyone, We need to find a dump point. We went to Calliope dump point and it is full. Does anyone know where the next one is. We are at the Calliope river free camp. thanks everyone. Rocket	the rocket	5	1528	05:35 PM Jan 16, 2014 by clarence
	Anyone been or at Wallaroo SA ??? (Preview) We are heading towards Wallaroo, anyone there, been there or going there ??? love to catch up	wandwill	3	567	11:43 AM Jan 16, 2014 by wandwill
	Anode of the H.W.S. (Preview) Firstly I must THANK a follow forumite who phoned to discuss some other issue. He did mention that I should check the Anode in the hot water system, and was I glad I did. The anode was completely eroded much beyond what it has to be, to do the job effectively. If not for that information, I did not know that I...	JayDee	25	2110	11:05 PM Jan 15, 2014 by johnq
	Dumaresq dam in Armidale closed (Preview) Council officers have just visited all us campers to advice the park is closed due to a failed septic system. i have till tomorrow am to leave. Asked why self contained vans could not stay, he said others would see us and come in anyway. Not sure what they will do about day trippers as they also need facili...	Kantiki	1	762	09:53 PM Jan 15, 2014 by justcruisin01
	paypal scam emails (Preview) https://www.paypal.com/au/webapps/helpcenter/helphub/article/?solutionId=1255414&parentID=57400036&m=TR	barina	9	1259	08:57 PM Jan 15, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	Some words of Wisdom from my Grey Nomad elder brother.. (Preview) Just received these words of wisdom?, from my Grey Nomad elder brother,... and thought I would share for a quick chuckle.... Aspire to inspire before you expire. My wife and I had words, but I didn't get to use any of mine... Frustration is trying to find your glasses, without your glasses.. The irony...	Golddetectornomad	4	935	08:28 PM Jan 15, 2014 by Maggie and Alex
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