The Grey Nomads - General

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

I hope I've put this in the right topic? If not Mods, please feel free to move it. We've only been in the van for just over a week and though we've only done one over night trip, we're staying in till just after Christmas we go away. As I'm my husband's carer we're well used to spending 24/ 7 together, we've...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

We are about to upgrade our old a/c. Have been told Ibis is the best however my Caravan man says they have had problems with outside cowling(spell check) cracking and causing leaks. Aircommand will not accept responsibility under warranty and say it is an insurance problem. So what is the best a/...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

Often people on this forum give reasons why they will not stop in a particular town, usually it is because the town does not offer free camping etc. I was just wondering about this after I read an article about Cardwell in FNQ. They have banned Christmas lights in the town because it offends 100 members o...

glassies · glassies

a few months ago i went on a cruise to vanuatu and other island with my daughters and an old friend i had not seen for ten years ,thought i might post some pics of that cruise ,i enjoyed it a lot but still give me the outback anyday. :)

boots · boots

Overseas backpackers and woofers are taking our jobs

Employers are taking advantage of cheap and free labour. Shame, shame, shame.

Happy Daze · Happy Daze

I had the pleasure of having a long lunch today with Sarg and Capricorn & Pices at the Batemans Bay Club. A few hours just slipped by, with good company and lots of conversation. Only a small gathering but we talked enough for twice the number that were at the table. Until next time, cheers...........

Kaid · Kaid

Hello all . Have just received our local paper. In it was a report about the Motorhome crash I posted on Sunday 9th Dec. Unfortunately the 81 yr old driver from NSW passed away from his injuries. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The accident happened about 7.15am. So sad :(

kandagal · kandagal

What a harrowing drive to get out through the Melbourne traffic & head north. So glad to leave all that urban area behind. The job with our gas tank took only 1 day instead of the 2 they had predicted because of all the prep work that Keith did. Because of the modification Keith had done the tank cou...

Olley46 · Olley46

For you I pad users this is a great idea it is a IPad bean bag, great accessory . , lance C

Joyful · Joyful

Hello all fellow campers we need your help finding a camp site or house sit ( just finished one here on the Sunshine Coast ) Some where quiet and friendly we are heading Sth towards NSW Probably will travel inland to avoid traffic and crowds looking forward to your posts thanx joy

capricorn41 · capricorn41

Obviously prices vary across a state and across Australia but if some people who use them could they maybe give me an average under $20----$20 to $23---$23 to $26 or up up up I have not stayed in one for a long time and when i get up and running i would be looking at this as well as free camps when pos as my o/nit...

capricorn41 · capricorn41

Imagine most people traveling anywhere are connected most of the time I have my Telstra phone/data plan which i use on both phone and netbook A recent non car trip from Melbourne to Melbourne via Syd-Bris=Darwin then down centre to Adel and finally home i had no trouble in cities/towns but Ghan thru ce...

kandagal · kandagal

Phew - at last the job is done. Today the large gas tank was taken out of the motorhome & a smaller one installed complete with the necessary compliance plate. Now maybe Keith can relax a bit even if the job has left us a bit poorer. Oh well money isn't everything.

oldbobsbus · oldbobsbus

There is an article on the home page about Coffs Harbour and one of the respondents said for them it will become a "drive Thru" town.. For me Dunidoo is a drive thru town becoz they are Nomad unfriendly..

Kaid · Kaid

Just had a ph call from Slip sliding away. As they were crossing Macleans Bridge Jimboomba Qld. They saw a motorhome had crashed into a tree. Ambos were there but not sure when it happened Hope all are ok

briche · briche

We will be arriving at Greens on Monday morning. Will be staying until Thursday when we have to leave for Melb. see you soon briche

solo nomad · solo nomad

I just listened to a segment on talk back radio.......... it basically said We look at life as 'how long we have lived' we should be looking at life as 'how long do we have left' It got me thinking........ I know a little morbid, but true I think I retired at 55yo a year ago, i decided I wanted to get out there o...

bill12 · bill12

The poms are on the ropes as Mitchell Johnson Has taken 6 wickets for 30 in a great exhibition of fast bowling. The poms are 9 for 135 , and looking at following on, chasing Austraia,s 9/576. Brilliant bowling by NQ product Johnson.

copper1 · copper1

Well our eldest daughter and her husband and kids turned up today with their new camper trailer to stay in the back yard. So cheekily I put up a sign with the nights camping fee, with power of course anyway they got what we thought was a good deal, and we have helped them set up with tables, chairs, BBQ, gas...

Wirroff · Wirroff

Having now been travelling for about two months, I can firmly say that 'Happy Hours' seem to be a myth in free camps/rest areas. I was expecting all the camaraderie of sitting around camp fires, having a couple of beers and being able to get my guitar out and strum along...... Not once has this happened!...

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	Alone time while travelling together. (Preview) I hope I've put this in the right topic? If not Mods, please feel free to move it. We've only been in the van for just over a week and though we've only done one over night trip, we're staying in till just after Christmas we go away. As I'm my husband's carer we're well used to spending 24/ 7 together, we've...	Flicka9736	17	1278	10:51 AM Dec 13, 2013 by native pepper
	Ibis Air Con (Preview) We are about to upgrade our old a/c. Have been told Ibis is the best however my Caravan man says they have had problems with outside cowling(spell check) cracking and causing leaks. Aircommand will not accept responsibility under warranty and say it is an insurance problem. So what is the best a/...	NeilandRaine	11	4015	06:51 AM Dec 13, 2013 by beiffe
	I would by pass a town if !!!! (Preview) Often people on this forum give reasons why they will not stop in a particular town, usually it is because the town does not offer free camping etc. I was just wondering about this after I read an article about Cardwell in FNQ. They have banned Christmas lights in the town because it offends 100 members o...	NeilandRaine	20	2138	10:46 PM Dec 12, 2013 by The dog lady
	a cruise one off of my bucket list (Preview) a few months ago i went on a cruise to vanuatu and other island with my daughters and an old friend i had not seen for ten years ,thought i might post some pics of that cruise ,i enjoyed it a lot but still give me the outback anyday. :)	glassies	17	1020	08:34 PM Dec 12, 2013 by Quickboats
	backpackers and woofers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Overseas backpackers and woofers are taking our jobs Employers are taking advantage of cheap and free labour. Shame, shame, shame.	boots	35	2519	04:36 PM Dec 12, 2013 by Vic41
	Batemans Bay Lunch (Preview) I had the pleasure of having a long lunch today with Sarg and Capricorn & Pices at the Batemans Bay Club. A few hours just slipped by, with good company and lots of conversation. Only a small gathering but we talked enough for twice the number that were at the table. Until next time, cheers...........	Happy Daze	13	918	12:32 PM Dec 12, 2013 by copper1
	Update on motorhome crash (Preview) Hello all . Have just received our local paper. In it was a report about the Motorhome crash I posted on Sunday 9th Dec. Unfortunately the 81 yr old driver from NSW passed away from his injuries. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The accident happened about 7.15am. So sad :(	Kaid	0	619	05:10 PM Dec 11, 2013 by Kaid
	Out of the Melb. rat race (Preview) What a harrowing drive to get out through the Melbourne traffic & head north. So glad to leave all that urban area behind. The job with our gas tank took only 1 day instead of the 2 they had predicted because of all the prep work that Keith did. Because of the modification Keith had done the tank cou...	kandagal	2	656	10:43 PM Dec 11, 2013 by jules47
	How's this idea (Preview) For you I pad users this is a great idea it is a IPad bean bag, great accessory . , lance C	Olley46	4	835	07:53 PM Dec 11, 2013 by Legendts
	We need your help looking for a house sit or camp site House sit or camp site (Preview) Hello all fellow campers we need your help finding a camp site or house sit ( just finished one here on the Sunshine Coast ) Some where quiet and friendly we are heading Sth towards NSW Probably will travel inland to avoid traffic and crowds looking forward to your posts thanx joy	Joyful	2	539	06:29 PM Dec 11, 2013 by Motorhomer13
	Unpowered sites in caravan parks (Preview) Obviously prices vary across a state and across Australia but if some people who use them could they maybe give me an average under $20----$20 to $23---$23 to $26 or up up up I have not stayed in one for a long time and when i get up and running i would be looking at this as well as free camps when pos as my o/nit...	capricorn41	14	3610	06:00 PM Dec 11, 2013 by Motorhomer13
	Internet and moving around (Preview) Imagine most people traveling anywhere are connected most of the time I have my Telstra phone/data plan which i use on both phone and netbook A recent non car trip from Melbourne to Melbourne via Syd-Bris=Darwin then down centre to Adel and finally home i had no trouble in cities/towns but Ghan thru ce...	capricorn41	5	789	05:56 PM Dec 11, 2013 by pawsoz
	gas tank changeover (Preview) Phew - at last the job is done. Today the large gas tank was taken out of the motorhome & a smaller one installed complete with the necessary compliance plate. Now maybe Keith can relax a bit even if the job has left us a bit poorer. Oh well money isn't everything.	kandagal	4	464	03:33 PM Dec 11, 2013 by kandagal
	What towns are "Drive thru" for you.??? (Preview) There is an article on the home page about Coffs Harbour and one of the respondents said for them it will become a "drive Thru" town.. For me Dunidoo is a drive thru town becoz they are Nomad unfriendly..	oldbobsbus	27	1699	08:23 PM Dec 10, 2013 by oldbobsbus
	motorhome crash (Preview) Just had a ph call from Slip sliding away. As they were crossing Macleans Bridge Jimboomba Qld. They saw a motorhome had crashed into a tree. Ambos were there but not sure when it happened Hope all are ok	Kaid	12	1321	11:50 PM Dec 9, 2013 by milo
	Arriving Greens Lake (Preview) We will be arriving at Greens on Monday morning. Will be staying until Thursday when we have to leave for Melb. see you soon briche	briche	7	508	10:16 PM Dec 9, 2013 by jules47
	are we looking at life all wrong? (Preview) I just listened to a segment on talk back radio.......... it basically said We look at life as 'how long we have lived' we should be looking at life as 'how long do we have left' It got me thinking........ I know a little morbid, but true I think I retired at 55yo a year ago, i decided I wanted to get out there o...	solo nomad	23	1428	09:20 PM Dec 9, 2013 by neilnruth
	Mitchell Johnson on fire! (Preview) The poms are on the ropes as Mitchell Johnson Has taken 6 wickets for 30 in a great exhibition of fast bowling. The poms are 9 for 135 , and looking at following on, chasing Austraia,s 9/576. Brilliant bowling by NQ product Johnson.	bill12	10	663	09:11 PM Dec 9, 2013 by neilnruth
	Baker' Bush Camp (Preview) Well our eldest daughter and her husband and kids turned up today with their new camper trailer to stay in the back yard. So cheekily I put up a sign with the nights camping fee, with power of course anyway they got what we thought was a good deal, and we have helped them set up with tables, chairs, BBQ, gas...	copper1	9	1127	09:05 PM Dec 9, 2013 by copper1
	'Happy Hours' ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Having now been travelling for about two months, I can firmly say that 'Happy Hours' seem to be a myth in free camps/rest areas. I was expecting all the camaraderie of sitting around camp fires, having a couple of beers and being able to get my guitar out and strum along...... Not once has this happened!...	Wirroff	54	3635	08:56 PM Dec 9, 2013 by neilnruth
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