The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

for a while in down town Wonthaggi, Victoria (Sort of near Phillip Island) town of wind and rain. If anyone is passing through and would like to chat give a yell. I just enjoyed some great company at Greens Lake (no more on that ) but all good things come to an end.

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, A hopefully simple question. How long can diesel be stored in a plastic jerry? I have a faint but nagging memory of there being a time limit due to the growth of a fungus or similar. May have been an urban myth. Any advice is welcome. Thanks Hurls

Wandererone · Wandererone

A few weeks ago we bought our little pop top van 'Pokey'. We wondered how our old 14 year old dog would take to camping - again. So some time ago we started looking on every dog rescue site as we wanted to rescue a dog from death row and give Jette some company, thinking that with a 'friend' along she would not...

mickm · mickm

The mysatty website states that you can check your eligibility for VAST before you buy a decoder. However I can find no reference to where this is done. They implication is that this is done on the normal travellers application page but you cannot close the page without a smart card number. Has anyone e...

AdventureB4Dentures · AdventureB4Dentures

Firstly, hello there! I've been an avid follower of this website and have got many top tips in preparation for our big trip commencing in Jan. Thank you! We collect our first ever caravan next week, its a 22 foot Option RV tornado family series (2.2tonnes unloaded)...v excited! We currently have a co...

retiree · retiree

hi all can anyone tell where we can get a spilt system inverter aircon supplied and fitted in our motorhome custom coach in Melbourne or around that area we have been trying to find some one and would like to have one installed while we are in Victoria hope someone can help we will buy unit if first if n...

Johnty · Johnty

Hi all!! We'll the wife and I are in the process of buying our first caravan so we are somewhat nervous and excited at the same time . At this stage it all looks a little overwhelming... What to get for the inside , what to learn about hook up, reversing , parking ,how to set up ....argh!!!! The point of my not...

jetj · jetj

Anyone have any experience with these, I'm wondering how they compare with the Fiat? I would appreciate any views.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Yes, thats all untill we bid farewell to our Kiwi friends Kiwi-as & Kiwi Rainbow as they leave out shores for their home country for a few months. I beleive that any one who has had the pleasure of their company,their sense of humour, hospitality, genorousity would agree that it has to be experienc...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-18/emus-take-to-longreach-streets/5098222

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Myrtle has gone. Thank you for nearly 3 yrs of memorable travel. Lots of ups and downs but we got there. She's gone to a great home. A young solo mum with a 7 yr old son. Already booked in to go camping next weekend Would you believe our first overnight stay was at Greens Lake checking the camping out for our f...

briche · briche

This might look like a strange question but here goes. A friend of ours is looking for someone who may be able to bring a dog from Tassie to Melb. The dog is a small Border Collie. We will be able to provide a suitable cage to transport the dog. The owner is looking to get him as soon as possible. We will arrang...

clarence · clarence

OUR SON IS VERY ILL AND HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL. WE NEED A CARAVAN PARK CLOSE WITH NEAR BY TRANSPORT TO THE HOSPITAL. SUGGESTIONS WELCOME PLEASE.

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

Thought that I would let readers know that I have copied the above Chamber in on a copy of the Grey nomads artical and the attached comments. Will be interesting to see if there is any response. If you would like to contact them as well here is their website addy. http://www.coffschamber.com.au/ I ha...

Legendts · Legendts

My wife takes Fosamax plus and a chance comment from her doctor sent us searching. Apparently you only take it for five years then go off it for a similar period with bone density checks. She has been on it for nearly thirteen years! I have added a couple of links on my message about it on www.rvsupertram...

oakforddavo · oakforddavo

we are an older couple trying to make the most of our travels with very limited funds. We purchased a camper trailer almost new condition, easy to tow and reasonable to erect. Upon using said rig we found a major problem with the height of the bed and for somebody with a very dodgy knee getting up to bed i...

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

We finally got our van last week. It's so exciting. Now, We're in the process of packing up our house, filling up our van and getting ready to hit the road. We're living in North Brisbane and weren't gonna leave till after Christmas, but I don't relish the thought of living in my daughters front yard in Ma...

petengail · petengail

Each year as we roll into "Rocky" on our yearly northern migration we have a look at the bull on the southern roundabout, taking note of whether or not he is still "entire". Looks like some of the do gooders of the north want to have a roundup and put all their balls in one paddock....

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-20/body-found-believed-to-be-missing-nsw-camper/5104312

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Just found this in the local paper, might be a great way to end of the summer down here. Its being held at the Ute Muster site Conargo Road Deniliquin. Looks like a lot of fun. Overseas artists including John Mayer, The Doobie Brothers. Website is denibluesfestival.com Dates Saturday 19th and Sunday 2...

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	BACK AT BASE CAMP (Preview) for a while in down town Wonthaggi, Victoria (Sort of near Phillip Island) town of wind and rain. If anyone is passing through and would like to chat give a yell. I just enjoyed some great company at Greens Lake (no more on that ) but all good things come to an end.	Dougwe	14	1171	05:10 AM Nov 24, 2013 by Plendo
	Diesel - Time Limit on Storage (Preview) Hi All, A hopefully simple question. How long can diesel be stored in a plastic jerry? I have a faint but nagging memory of there being a time limit due to the growth of a fungus or similar. May have been an urban myth. Any advice is welcome. Thanks Hurls	Hurls	10	1649	03:24 AM Nov 24, 2013 by 03_troopy
	WE need a dog! (Preview) A few weeks ago we bought our little pop top van 'Pokey'. We wondered how our old 14 year old dog would take to camping - again. So some time ago we started looking on every dog rescue site as we wanted to rescue a dog from death row and give Jette some company, thinking that with a 'friend' along she would not...	Wandererone	24	1713	11:16 PM Nov 23, 2013 by Bellaboo
	VAST eligibility (Preview) The mysatty website states that you can check your eligibility for VAST before you buy a decoder. However I can find no reference to where this is done. They implication is that this is done on the normal travellers application page but you cannot close the page without a smart card number. Has anyone e...	mickm	9	6008	05:24 AM Nov 23, 2013 by KFT
	Which car is best to tow our caravan....HELP! (Preview) Firstly, hello there! I've been an avid follower of this website and have got many top tips in preparation for our big trip commencing in Jan. Thank you! We collect our first ever caravan next week, its a 22 foot Option RV tornado family series (2.2tonnes unloaded)...v excited! We currently have a co...	AdventureB4Dentures	14	7847	02:17 AM Nov 23, 2013 by aljohno
	spilt system installation for motorhome (Preview) hi all can anyone tell where we can get a spilt system inverter aircon supplied and fitted in our motorhome custom coach in Melbourne or around that area we have been trying to find some one and would like to have one installed while we are in Victoria hope someone can help we will buy unit if first if n...	retiree	7	808	02:14 AM Nov 23, 2013 by retiree
	New starter...some help (Preview) Hi all!! We'll the wife and I are in the process of buying our first caravan so we are somewhat nervous and excited at the same time . At this stage it all looks a little overwhelming... What to get for the inside , what to learn about hook up, reversing , parking ,how to set up ....argh!!!! The point of my not...	Johnty	11	1235	09:17 PM Nov 22, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Renault based Campervans or Motorhomes (Preview) Anyone have any experience with these, I'm wondering how they compare with the Fiat? I would appreciate any views.	jetj	24	5646	08:53 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Shogun
	ONE WEEK TO GO ! (Preview) Yes, thats all untill we bid farewell to our Kiwi friends Kiwi-as & Kiwi Rainbow as they leave out shores for their home country for a few months. I beleive that any one who has had the pleasure of their company,their sense of humour, hospitality, genorousity would agree that it has to be experienc...	justcruisin01	4	662	04:23 AM Nov 22, 2013 by Happywanderer
	This gives the term "Emu Parade" a whole new meaning (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-18/emus-take-to-longreach-streets/5098222	rockylizard	9	1157	09:17 PM Nov 21, 2013 by Bent Axle Bob
	Goodbye Myrtle. (Preview) Myrtle has gone. Thank you for nearly 3 yrs of memorable travel. Lots of ups and downs but we got there. She's gone to a great home. A young solo mum with a 7 yr old son. Already booked in to go camping next weekend Would you believe our first overnight stay was at Greens Lake checking the camping out for our f...	Happywanderer	9	930	06:35 PM Nov 21, 2013 by scottynbulldog
	Getting a dog to Melbourne (Preview) This might look like a strange question but here goes. A friend of ours is looking for someone who may be able to bring a dog from Tassie to Melb. The dog is a small Border Collie. We will be able to provide a suitable cage to transport the dog. The owner is looking to get him as soon as possible. We will arrang...	briche	6	842	06:09 PM Nov 21, 2013 by banjo
	HELP REQUIRED (Preview) OUR SON IS VERY ILL AND HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO ROYAL BRISBANE HOSPITAL. WE NEED A CARAVAN PARK CLOSE WITH NEAR BY TRANSPORT TO THE HOSPITAL. SUGGESTIONS WELCOME PLEASE.	clarence	15	1278	05:48 PM Nov 21, 2013 by RosieW
	Coffs chamber of commerce (Preview) Thought that I would let readers know that I have copied the above Chamber in on a copy of the Grey nomads artical and the attached comments. Will be interesting to see if there is any response. If you would like to contact them as well here is their website addy. http://www.coffschamber.com.au/ I ha...	Old Crofter	1	713	03:17 PM Nov 21, 2013 by Landfall
	Taking Fosamax or similar? (Preview) My wife takes Fosamax plus and a chance comment from her doctor sent us searching. Apparently you only take it for five years then go off it for a similar period with bone density checks. She has been on it for nearly thirteen years! I have added a couple of links on my message about it on www.rvsupertram...	Legendts	13	1497	08:01 AM Nov 21, 2013 by The dog lady
	seeking pop up camper (Preview) we are an older couple trying to make the most of our travels with very limited funds. We purchased a camper trailer almost new condition, easy to tow and reasonable to erect. Upon using said rig we found a major problem with the height of the bed and for somebody with a very dodgy knee getting up to bed i...	oakforddavo	7	1315	07:42 AM Nov 21, 2013 by SnowT
	Finally,!!!!! (Preview) We finally got our van last week. It's so exciting. Now, We're in the process of packing up our house, filling up our van and getting ready to hit the road. We're living in North Brisbane and weren't gonna leave till after Christmas, but I don't relish the thought of living in my daughters front yard in Ma...	Flicka9736	8	863	06:54 AM Nov 21, 2013 by jetj
	Rockhampton QLD - Icon may suffer the most unkindest cut of all (Preview) Each year as we roll into "Rocky" on our yearly northern migration we have a look at the bull on the southern roundabout, taking note of whether or not he is still "entire". Looks like some of the do gooders of the north want to have a roundup and put all their balls in one paddock....	petengail	3	821	01:58 AM Nov 21, 2013 by JayDee
	Body of camper found in Border Ranges National Park (QLD/NSW border) (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-20/body-found-believed-to-be-missing-nsw-camper/5104312	petengail	1	896	08:17 PM Nov 20, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Deni Blues and Roots Festival 2014 - Easter Weekend. (Preview) Just found this in the local paper, might be a great way to end of the summer down here. Its being held at the Ute Muster site Conargo Road Deniliquin. Looks like a lot of fun. Overseas artists including John Mayer, The Doobie Brothers. Website is denibluesfestival.com Dates Saturday 19th and Sunday 2...	Happywanderer	8	688	05:54 AM Nov 20, 2013 by Happywanderer
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