The Grey Nomads - General

BohemianGypsy · BohemianGypsy

Hi all, Ray and I were talking tonight about perhaps buying an older van in the size we want 24-25 foot, and gut it and re-build the interior of it in what we want where we want it. Has anyone done this and was it a very costly exercise? What are the pros and cons? We leave next March on our trip around this g...

the rocket · the rocket

Hello Everyone, Does anyone know if this area has any free camps? thanks.

Dougwe · Dougwe

I met up with "Tezz" this afternoon. Terry and Lyn made me feel very welcome and a very interesting couple of hours had. I have left with some great ideas and a lot of thinking to be done also 3 extra things to do while here in Mildura. Thanks Terry and Lyn, catch up again if I get a chance before I l...

clazandaza · clazandaza

Whilst here in Perth we thought we might take advantage of some cheap air fares and drop up to bali for a few days. Can anyone reccommend a motel near beach, markets etc? What are the traps? Ian

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Just had Campfire come & camp with us for the night, What a lovely lady. Thanks Cate. JC.

magraret · magraret

hope some one can help i am looking for recipes that dont contain wheat, corn, maize in cerials or cakes as my grandson cant eat these products and we seem to be limited as he is only three any help will be appreciated

ozjohn · ozjohn

This month (July) has: 5 Sundays 5 Monday 5 Tuesdays. It won't happen again for another 823 years. Ozjohn.

briche · briche

We are staying at CP for a few days to catch up with a friend but after that we will need to move. Does anyone if the Cairns showgrounds is available for a week or two Thanks Brian

glassies · glassies

Hello to you all ,well winter has set in here but at least its not raining again but there is talk of it coming back for the weekend, we have been very busy with work ,it never rains but pours as they say ,but we are so very proud of the business we have built up. On tuesday i just had a sun spot that had changes t...

glassies · glassies

Good morning everybody, just popping in to read some messages and say hi to all, i turned 51 on thursday had a big day friend of mine arrived with a big bunch of flowers pink and purple (purple being my fav colour) and then two gorgeous chrystal wall hangings for our van, also then took me to caloundra rsl f...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

We arrived in Cooktown yesterday and will be staying for 3-4 days prior to heading to Mareeba and Atherton for a week or so have travelled from Mossman up the Bloomfield track to about half way and will be heading down the track from Cooktown end tomorrow to see some more fantastic scenary people who ha...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Leaving Mackay on Sunday, heading further north if any GN's are travelling this direction. JC.

fpw · fpw

has any one who tows with a ba sedan change the rear springs to h/duty if so did you fit h/d or h/dplus 1. thanks fw

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Right click an select Save As to save to your computer then print the 7 GN Logo's on an A4 sheet and then laminate the sheet and cut to size, then the main bit, pass them around at the next CP or freebie you stop at. -...

Dougwe · Dougwe

While on my journey from Wonthaggi to Mildura nature called so called into CV parking area at Sea Lake and wow, were the toilets impressive, very very clean and had free hot showers also very very clean. Mark it down in your little black book. It's not O'night stay but hey you can call in if passing.

bab600 · bab600

Not long ago I asked about sullage waste etc now I'm asking about shower Tents. Do you have a large container inside that you stand in and collect the water when you shower or is there no floor in them that it seeps away ? PS Hand in my notice this week and we ready to go Just been reminded that we have grand...

RALPHRALPH · RALPHRALPH

is any one out there renting there house and having headaches with there realestate. people i meet on the road are saying there a headache an i now belive then ,they seem to come under the same catorgory as car sales, politicans,etc etc .is there any one having this problem and any solutions.

jules47 · jules47

Just saw a report on WIN here in TV regarding caravan parks, and how badly they are doing because of the "free camps" taking their business away!! What rot!! Just had 2 nights in a park and paid $33 a night - now back in free camp - only thing missing???? Electricity - so why should I pay that mu...

milo · milo

I dont want any arguements on which is best or what ever but it seems like they are trying to phase out ordinary 95 unleaded, my little mazda 2 (2004) can take the premium unleaded but not the e10 stuff, the next year up can tho.. I gather people with older campervans etc can just use the premium stuff if t...

blaze · blaze

Well left Perth at 1.20 wst And now having a coffee at home at 2.30 am est. Nice to be home if only for a week, cold in perth but no colder in tassie. Got the electric blanket on for the bed and the heater on in the office. cheers blaze

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Re-building the interior of an old van. . .Foolish or genius? (Preview) Hi all, Ray and I were talking tonight about perhaps buying an older van in the size we want 24-25 foot, and gut it and re-build the interior of it in what we want where we want it. Has anyone done this and was it a very costly exercise? What are the pros and cons? We leave next March on our trip around this g...	BohemianGypsy	27	4112	08:45 PM Jul 7, 2012 by Roving-Dutchy
	any free camps NINGI/BRIBIE ISLAND/CABOOLTURE (Preview) Hello Everyone, Does anyone know if this area has any free camps? thanks.	the rocket	12	7251	12:46 PM Jul 7, 2012 by Out and About
	GN Meet up in Mildura (Preview) I met up with "Tezz" this afternoon. Terry and Lyn made me feel very welcome and a very interesting couple of hours had. I have left with some great ideas and a lot of thinking to be done also 3 extra things to do while here in Mildura. Thanks Terry and Lyn, catch up again if I get a chance before I l...	Dougwe	1	722	03:17 PM Jul 7, 2012 by tezza
	BEEN TO BALI? (Preview) Whilst here in Perth we thought we might take advantage of some cheap air fares and drop up to bali for a few days. Can anyone reccommend a motel near beach, markets etc? What are the traps? Ian	clazandaza	5	1196	07:18 AM Jul 7, 2012 by gold dandelion
	Another meet up; (Preview) Just had Campfire come & camp with us for the night, What a lovely lady. Thanks Cate. JC.	justcruisin01	2	751	03:45 AM Jul 7, 2012 by billeeeeeee
	does any one have wheat and corn free recipes (Preview) hope some one can help i am looking for recipes that dont contain wheat, corn, maize in cerials or cakes as my grandson cant eat these products and we seem to be limited as he is only three any help will be appreciated	magraret	17	1284	02:30 AM Jul 7, 2012 by neilnruth
	Trivia (Preview) This month (July) has: 5 Sundays 5 Monday 5 Tuesdays. It won't happen again for another 823 years. Ozjohn.	ozjohn	4	1066	01:46 PM Jul 6, 2012 by aussietraveller
	Cairns showground camping (Preview) We are staying at CP for a few days to catch up with a friend but after that we will need to move. Does anyone if the Cairns showgrounds is available for a week or two Thanks Brian	briche	7	3924	02:38 AM Jul 6, 2012 by Palebushman
	sun spot (Preview) Hello to you all ,well winter has set in here but at least its not raining again but there is talk of it coming back for the weekend, we have been very busy with work ,it never rains but pours as they say ,but we are so very proud of the business we have built up. On tuesday i just had a sun spot that had changes t...	glassies	7	1773	05:04 AM Jul 6, 2012 by glassies
	just sayin hi to all (Preview) Good morning everybody, just popping in to read some messages and say hi to all, i turned 51 on thursday had a big day friend of mine arrived with a big bunch of flowers pink and purple (purple being my fav colour) and then two gorgeous chrystal wall hangings for our van, also then took me to caloundra rsl f...	glassies	17	1213	04:52 AM Jul 6, 2012 by deb-gary
	In Cooktown (Preview) We arrived in Cooktown yesterday and will be staying for 3-4 days prior to heading to Mareeba and Atherton for a week or so have travelled from Mossman up the Bloomfield track to about half way and will be heading down the track from Cooktown end tomorrow to see some more fantastic scenary people who ha...	aussietraveller	7	2038	02:34 AM Jul 6, 2012 by lizard
	ANY ONE ? (Preview) Leaving Mackay on Sunday, heading further north if any GN's are travelling this direction. JC.	justcruisin01	7	1055	02:13 AM Jul 6, 2012 by glassies
	ba falcon (Preview) has any one who tows with a ba sedan change the rear springs to h/duty if so did you fit h/d or h/dplus 1. thanks fw	fpw	5	1128	05:30 PM Jul 5, 2012 by fpw
	Make Your Own GN Bookmarks (Preview) Right click an select Save As to save to your computer then print the 7 GN Logo's on an A4 sheet and then laminate the sheet and cut to size, then the main bit, pass them around at the next CP or freebie you stop at. -...	_wombat_	16	1302	02:31 PM Jul 5, 2012 by _wombat_
	Sea Lake Toilets (Preview) While on my journey from Wonthaggi to Mildura nature called so called into CV parking area at Sea Lake and wow, were the toilets impressive, very very clean and had free hot showers also very very clean. Mark it down in your little black book. It's not O'night stay but hey you can call in if passing.	Dougwe	9	1176	02:11 PM Jul 5, 2012 by sandsmere
	Shower Waste (Preview) Not long ago I asked about sullage waste etc now I'm asking about shower Tents. Do you have a large container inside that you stand in and collect the water when you shower or is there no floor in them that it seeps away ? PS Hand in my notice this week and we ready to go Just been reminded that we have grand...	bab600	25	1497	02:54 AM Jul 5, 2012 by mr glassies
	renting your castle (Preview) is any one out there renting there house and having headaches with there realestate. people i meet on the road are saying there a headache an i now belive then ,they seem to come under the same catorgory as car sales, politicans,etc etc .is there any one having this problem and any solutions.	RALPHRALPH	11	1356	02:25 AM Jul 5, 2012 by glassies
	WIN News - Townsville ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just saw a report on WIN here in TV regarding caravan parks, and how badly they are doing because of the "free camps" taking their business away!! What rot!! Just had 2 nights in a park and paid $33 a night - now back in free camp - only thing missing???? Electricity - so why should I pay that mu...	jules47	33	4091	01:21 AM Jul 5, 2012 by jules47
	can your viechele use e10? (Preview) I dont want any arguements on which is best or what ever but it seems like they are trying to phase out ordinary 95 unleaded, my little mazda 2 (2004) can take the premium unleaded but not the e10 stuff, the next year up can tho.. I gather people with older campervans etc can just use the premium stuff if t...	milo	12	2000	12:16 AM Jul 5, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	Back Home in Tassie for a week (Preview) Well left Perth at 1.20 wst And now having a coffee at home at 2.30 am est. Nice to be home if only for a week, cold in perth but no colder in tassie. Got the electric blanket on for the bed and the heater on in the office. cheers blaze	blaze	12	1015	01:43 PM Jul 4, 2012 by _wombat_
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