The Grey Nomads - General

Flicka9736 · Flicka9736

Hi guys. As some of you may recall, we get our van in October and we'll stay in this area and do smaller trips (with the grandkids)for the first few months, then we plan on heading south after Christmas for our first big trip. We've got an idea of the direction we are heading, but we're really not sure of how...

joseph · joseph

re newsletter Tamara...why do people like Tamara assume incorrectly knowledge of people who they do not even know...a couple who were branded George an pat on their van asked a friend of mind when they met...oh' your by yourself....do you have a wife or is she at home ...he just walked away...when the...

valnrob · valnrob

Full moon at Lake ElphInstone Qld. BeautIful place, not too many campers here.

milo · milo

Its been bucketing down here all weekend, and continuing for most of the week so please take care every one on the roads..

bowlerbear · bowlerbear

A lady in the last couple of weeks posted asking for volunteers to help teach conversational English in Cambodia. I have tried to do a search but can't find it and have no idea what section of the forum it was in. Does anybody know or can they tell me how to find it please. I did a search for "Cambodia&q...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, Question please, has anyone been on the Dawson Development Rd from Springsure [Qld] to Tambo, if so is this road still gravel / dirt or is it now sealed ? Many thanks Miroku12g

Wild1 · Wild1

Hi to all, I'm heading off again from Caloundra and making my way north to the Atherton Tablelands end of the week. So far on my 3 week journey I've not bumped into any GNs, where are y'all? Anyone heading my way? and can anyone shed any light on what to expect when I get there re camping spots etc. This is...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-20/grey-nomad-volunteers-are-dusting-off-an-outback-ghost-town/4768710

first timer · first timer

Hi Guys Not sure where to post this, but here goes. We took delivery of our van last sept and so for have only done one trip which took us to our sons at robina, our daughters at noosa, and our friends at nambuca. As we were staying with friends and family we have not yet stayed in a c/park, so my question is do m...

auntyfudge · auntyfudge

Hi everybody, I always intended to buy a vehicle and buzz off for a while but went to Cambodia instead. I have leased a house here and hope to start teaching English soon to people who need conversational English for work, tuk tuk drivers, cafe staff, for example. I thought "G'day Mate" a goo...

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi I am asking this on behalf of my daughter . Do any of you out there know of anyone in the Brisbane area who privately hire their caravan for short term ( 1 to 2 ) weeks . The couple she tried are not available for the time she needs it Cheers

Old Crofter · Old Crofter

We are going to visit Nimbin in the morning, hope we are not disappointed after all this time waiting. Talk about are we there yet! Will be in for a cold night tonight as we are camped up on the top of the escarpment, thank goodness for diesel heaters. anyone else close by? Bob

eureka · eureka

Can anyone tell me how to change the payment method on Wikicamps, any ideas will be greatly appreciated. During the usual 14 day trial I wanted to pay the $2.99 for wikicamps on my 7in android tablet. I click on purchase App and registration Wiki camps comes up automatically with my Visa debit c...

Nelly · Nelly

Thank you for this wonderful site and everything and everyone that makes it what it is. I have heard that reversing cameras are quite hard to get used to - comments like you think that you have a couple of feet to go and get out to look and it is a lot closer than you think. I was just wondering what your thou...

jimanjen · jimanjen

Ok, what is the consensus on egg shell mattresses?....Good, bad, indifferent? Or what about those memory foam thingies. We were using an instant bed with a blow up mattress in the tent, but now with the van we need input before we part with more hard-earned. Any advice is welcome. Cheers Jim.

Robbiebago · Robbiebago

We are back from our cruise around Vanuatu and Noumea. It was a terrific experience all up but we definitely prefer caravanning/RVing anytime. However we had the most terrific send off with Sydney's Vivid Light show in full

Cloak · Cloak

http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/ These titles are in the public domain - are out of copyright. Enjoy

Grumpy Old Man · Grumpy Old Man

I have been told that there is a book that details free camp sites and lists those which have restrictions on generators etc. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where to get a copy please? Thanks. Looking 50 is great if you're 60.

biggles · biggles

.. as the sun rose to a beautiful still morning over Kerribee Park the other day, Biggles Mk1 decided to make its disappearance .. I love the early morning flights, but this time the glider did not return to the fold .. with about 6 spectators viewing, the plane simply disappeared from sight while it was...

Olley46 · Olley46

I took this photo with my iPad of the sunset at the back of the Cervantes caravan park tonight Friday 22-6-13 Lance C A couple more photos -- Edited by Olley46 on Friday 21st of June 2013 09:33:56 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Mapping out our first trip (Preview) Hi guys. As some of you may recall, we get our van in October and we'll stay in this area and do smaller trips (with the grandkids)for the first few months, then we plan on heading south after Christmas for our first big trip. We've got an idea of the direction we are heading, but we're really not sure of how...	Flicka9736	9	1119	03:27 AM Jun 26, 2013 by hanoman
	singles and solos travellers (Preview) re newsletter Tamara...why do people like Tamara assume incorrectly knowledge of people who they do not even know...a couple who were branded George an pat on their van asked a friend of mind when they met...oh' your by yourself....do you have a wife or is she at home ...he just walked away...when the...	joseph	17	1139	01:25 AM Jun 26, 2013 by bowlerbear
	Full moon at Elphinstone. (Preview) Full moon at Lake ElphInstone Qld. BeautIful place, not too many campers here.	valnrob	4	746	08:01 PM Jun 25, 2013 by yeoeleven
	Take care in this wet weather (Preview) Its been bucketing down here all weekend, and continuing for most of the week so please take care every one on the roads..	milo	4	603	07:15 PM Jun 25, 2013 by Delta18
	Volunteering in Cambodia (Preview) A lady in the last couple of weeks posted asking for volunteers to help teach conversational English in Cambodia. I have tried to do a search but can't find it and have no idea what section of the forum it was in. Does anybody know or can they tell me how to find it please. I did a search for "Cambodia&q...	bowlerbear	9	775	05:17 PM Jun 25, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Road Conditions (Preview) Hi all, Question please, has anyone been on the Dawson Development Rd from Springsure [Qld] to Tambo, if so is this road still gravel / dirt or is it now sealed ? Many thanks Miroku12g	miroku12g	0	566	01:42 AM Jun 25, 2013 by miroku12g
	Heading Up to Atherton (Preview) Hi to all, I'm heading off again from Caloundra and making my way north to the Atherton Tablelands end of the week. So far on my 3 week journey I've not bumped into any GNs, where are y'all? Anyone heading my way? and can anyone shed any light on what to expect when I get there re camping spots etc. This is...	Wild1	16	1115	03:38 AM Jun 25, 2013 by Wild1
	Grey Nomad volunteers helping to restore the town of Farina in S.A. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-20/grey-nomad-volunteers-are-dusting-off-an-outback-ghost-town/4768710	petengail	5	710	01:02 AM Jun 25, 2013 by Mary
	wifi in c/parks (Preview) Hi Guys Not sure where to post this, but here goes. We took delivery of our van last sept and so for have only done one trip which took us to our sons at robina, our daughters at noosa, and our friends at nambuca. As we were staying with friends and family we have not yet stayed in a c/park, so my question is do m...	first timer	19	1171	05:11 PM Jun 24, 2013 by Rabbit
	Roam far, have an adventure. (Preview) Hi everybody, I always intended to buy a vehicle and buzz off for a while but went to Cambodia instead. I have leased a house here and hope to start teaching English soon to people who need conversational English for work, tuk tuk drivers, cafe staff, for example. I thought "G'day Mate" a goo...	auntyfudge	7	896	01:58 PM Jun 24, 2013 by bowlerbear
	Caravan Hire (Preview) Hi I am asking this on behalf of my daughter . Do any of you out there know of anyone in the Brisbane area who privately hire their caravan for short term ( 1 to 2 ) weeks . The couple she tried are not available for the time she needs it Cheers	chrisnchris	1	799	05:34 PM Jun 24, 2013 by Gwian
	Nimbin tomorrow (Preview) We are going to visit Nimbin in the morning, hope we are not disappointed after all this time waiting. Talk about are we there yet! Will be in for a cold night tonight as we are camped up on the top of the escarpment, thank goodness for diesel heaters. anyone else close by? Bob	Old Crofter	13	1059	04:37 PM Jun 24, 2013 by jules47
	Paying for Wikicamps on android tablet (Preview) Can anyone tell me how to change the payment method on Wikicamps, any ideas will be greatly appreciated. During the usual 14 day trial I wanted to pay the $2.99 for wikicamps on my 7in android tablet. I click on purchase App and registration Wiki camps comes up automatically with my Visa debit c...	eureka	12	3811	03:30 PM Jun 24, 2013 by eureka
	Reversing camera versus sensors (Preview) Thank you for this wonderful site and everything and everyone that makes it what it is. I have heard that reversing cameras are quite hard to get used to - comments like you think that you have a couple of feet to go and get out to look and it is a lot closer than you think. I was just wondering what your thou...	Nelly	12	942	03:11 PM Jun 24, 2013 by mongrel
	Help me in bed. (Preview) Ok, what is the consensus on egg shell mattresses?....Good, bad, indifferent? Or what about those memory foam thingies. We were using an instant bed with a blow up mattress in the tent, but now with the van we need input before we part with more hard-earned. Any advice is welcome. Cheers Jim.	jimanjen	23	2439	08:42 AM Jun 24, 2013 by herbie
	Cruising is OK but RVing is much better (Preview) We are back from our cruise around Vanuatu and Noumea. It was a terrific experience all up but we definitely prefer caravanning/RVing anytime. However we had the most terrific send off with Sydney's Vivid Light show in full	Robbiebago	15	1123	02:01 AM Jun 24, 2013 by deconuts
	More free stuff - (legal) (Preview) http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/ These titles are in the public domain - are out of copyright. Enjoy	Cloak	13	1129	01:33 AM Jun 24, 2013 by D and D
	Camp Site Book (Preview) I have been told that there is a book that details free camp sites and lists those which have restrictions on generators etc. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where to get a copy please? Thanks. Looking 50 is great if you're 60.	Grumpy Old Man	9	844	01:28 AM Jun 24, 2013 by neilnruth
	It's finally happened .. Plane down ! (Preview) .. as the sun rose to a beautiful still morning over Kerribee Park the other day, Biggles Mk1 decided to make its disappearance .. I love the early morning flights, but this time the glider did not return to the fold .. with about 6 spectators viewing, the plane simply disappeared from sight while it was...	biggles	23	1445	09:47 PM Jun 23, 2013 by Onedodger
	Sunset at Cervantes (Preview) I took this photo with my iPad of the sunset at the back of the Cervantes caravan park tonight Friday 22-6-13 Lance C A couple more photos -- Edited by Olley46 on Friday 21st of June 2013 09:33:56 PM	Olley46	9	1055	09:10 PM Jun 23, 2013 by Cupie
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