The Grey Nomads - General

Beth54 · Beth54

Hi all! Sorry it's been a few days since I posted but I've been busy! While still in Bendigo, we had dinner with some rellies we hardly know! Two Aunties..one of whom was visiting from Perth, so that was a surprise bonus...an Uncle, and 3 cousins. What a great night we had! The 2 Aunties are Dad's sisters,...

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

The . -- Edited by Yuglamron on Saturday 20th of October 2012 05:58:39 PM

_wombat_ · _wombat_

I just received an email from BogPond saying they could not access my credit card info would I please resupply, it has to be a scam cos I don't have a bigpond account. The email has a attachment so DO NOT OPEN IT.

gerard gue · gerard gue

WOW! WHAT A LITTLE GEM THE CUCUMBER IS. I WILL LOOK AT IT DIFFERENTLY NOW. 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day,just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium a...

Duh · Duh

This would be good for say a single with a vehicle suitable with fold down seats and enough length for a mattress etc. A US product, see; http://www.eatel.net/~dacinc/DAC/suvbig.html This is a similar product from BCF, and has the advantage of being able to sit under it (and cheaper) also back flap...

Plendo · Plendo

I recently discoverd this document, it is a bit old, but the sentiments expressed in the document are just as valid today as they were in 2009. The discussion around the value of the Grey Nomad trade to the state, and in particular the regional communities of the state is explored, and while the author r...

Frog53 · Frog53

Well we travelled the long distance from Gulargambone and arrived relatively early at Mendooran camp, it seems a nice place, grass has been cut but like everywhere very dry. There would be including us ten vans, a hot day so some of the vans are running generators. I have run across another chap, ex-ar...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Grey Nomads are certainly the talk of the town in Cairns at the moment. There was an interview with "someone" (I did not catch his name) who is lobbying for (or is part of an organisation lobbying for) a "ferry" to take Grey Nomads from Weipa to Darwin. Apparently, Cape Yo...

al · al

HI all:) Recently bought a Goldstream Shaphire Carava 2001 model. It came with what appears to a over size 12 volt battery charger. It is used to run the 12v lights when on on town supply and charge batteries. The van does not have 240 volt lighting only 12v. The charger does not monitor the state of the ba...

EllenajoeL · EllenajoeL

Hello (I've done it now...haven't I?) my name is Leo, my wife's name is Janelle and we are on the 'edge of launching' into a (short-term?) nomad lifestyle, so I thought this forum is a great place to be, given the friendly and informative posts etc. At present, we have smallcrop acreage in Nth NSW and we a...

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

I thought this might have some interesting results...

Esmeralda · Esmeralda

Hey Julie - I hope you had a great day yesterday with the family. Catch you next week when I am mobile again. Cheers, Helen

p.s we will catch up on cake when we get together!!!

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Grey Nomads featured on ABC Local QLD radio this morning following on from their appearance yesterday afternoon. Once again, CMCA (Ken Kipping "a proud North QLDer") was interviewed to put forward the views of their members at the rally at Boonah. Apparently Cairns has dev...

vk6tnc · vk6tnc

Can anyone use the "Search" button on the forum ?

pws25 · pws25

good Good crossing, first night was at mole creek c/p reeeeally nice [$25 ] next was 2 nights at 'batman bridge' [camps 6] coulda stayed forever sooo nice, only says 'day use' but 3 'permanants' have been there upto 2 yrs! one even has 3 chooks inna pen?? While there we had a good look round both side...

Frog53 · Frog53

Hi everyone, well we are making our migration south still slowly, stopped yesterday at Gulargambone caravan park, I really got to say what a beautiful little park it is to. The host Graham and Pam go out of there way to see that your happy, we were only going to stay one night but stayed today and tomorrow...

Duh · Duh

Chidlow man Rod Base and his Dark Blue Colorado Ute are still missing, if sighted in your travels please contact police urgently, see this link for details/rego etc; http://www.missingpersons.gov.au/missing-persons/profiles/profiles/b/a/base%20roderick%20herbert%20william.aspx &...

spida · spida

Drove with all the windows down 3" - 6" in the heat, and sometimes with the driver's window right down, but finally gave up and shut them so I could use the aircon. NOW I have someone tell me a vehicle uses more fuel with the windows down than with running the aircon. REALLY? Am I suffering the he...

IvanJules · IvanJules

We have a camper trailer... Just bought our 4x4..... Next thing will be a caravan. I'm after your thoughts on what people think about a poptop or a full sized van. I know the wind resistance and space for ease of storing BUT what would be the prefrence if you had the choice. We went into a few van sale place...

blaze · blaze

that was my day today after only 4 hrs sleep. Went up to look at and make final arrangements for a postition I applied for. Crossed the T and dotted the I so to speak, found a park to set up in. Plan for 12 months to 2 years stay. Loved the place the moment I got off the plane cheers blaze

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