The Grey Nomads - General

briche · briche

Stopped off on Thursday to mark some time before going onto Mackay on Tuesday. Been a bit wet today, 18mm since 9am on top of 14 mm yesterday. Everything a bit wet but no wind and starting to get a bit cool, 17 Outside at the moment. The St Lawence Wetlnds On this weekend, Festivale type thing. After today t...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We had some heavy wind at Streaky Bay a couple of nights ago, and as always when the winds come up, the first thing we did was roll in the awning and put everything away that might blow about. During the night the wind became much stronger, the caravan was being buffetted and the roar in the trees overhea...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Caltex truck stop/servo north side of Marybourough,Qld 1.5% surcharge on credit cards. Also had the two blends of diesel, standard in the truck driveways @ $1.52.9 & premium in the car driveways @ $1.54.9. We saw the surcharge before we filled up & gave them the flick. JC.

bill12 · bill12

In case you are wondering, its blowing 54klms p. hr and its 15c outside and the rain is horizontal. with gusts up the 75klms.Lovely weather!. We are tyeing bricks to seagulls to stop them flying backwards.Winter has arrived in the tropics!Whats it like where you are. Bill

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... I have been offline for a while and I'm just catching up on, in particular, the entries in the Photo Comp. There some outstanding shots already entered. I had begun digging through my paltry collection of snaps and none come within cooee of heaps of entries already lodged. Congratulations to...

neilnruth · neilnruth

Well this trip so far has added to our log of 'experiences'. After a week of waiting for new springs for the caravan, the problem didn't seem to be completely resolved. So we spent an extra day at our next 'big town' stop waiting for new caravan tyres to be freighted up from Adelaide. The truck was late so a...

mr glassies · mr glassies

hi every one well della my beautiful wife is home from radiation treatment all finished shes so far doing ok with a few minor hitches . i would like no love to take this opertunity to thank everyone for there well wishes , offers of help visits hugs and tears .and also a very special gift from michae...

cannylass · cannylass

Where in your travels have you bought the best sausages. A few years ago we were at the Bedrock Caravan park who put on a BBQ for Enie Dingo and we had the best sausages ever. when ask were did they get the sauages we were told George town but ever time we have passed thou there its been on a sunday so we never g...

Beth54 · Beth54

Well poor Kiwi-as, Lorraine & Brandt are stuck on the side of the road between Kin Kin and Pomona with a dead alternator. They were following Deb & I when we suddenly realised they weren't behind us any more. We waited for awhile, then turned around and went back to find them pulled over with th...

Pint · Pint

Hi all, I discovered this website today, and after a brief look around, I signed up. About 5 years ago my wife and I sold the van and 4WD (big mistake!!). Now we are in the process of starting over again as we miss travelling this big land. We will need to buy a new vehicle and van to realise our (not so new) d...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Had a lovely catch up with Ken and Lyn (Dunwurkun) and Lynnie this afternoon. Thanks all and Thanks Ken and Lyn for your hospitality and that two in one jam. I'm now sweeter thanks to the cream as well. I'm sure your Daughter's pumpkin scones would give Flo's a run for their money any time. I like your rig t...

Anvid · Anvid

In early July we are intending to travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns by car. Last year, we started travelling with a Hi-ace campervan and actually only slept in it on 1

ccasions the rest of the time we were house-sitting which we really enjoyed. As our camper was LWB, we found it awkward in parki...

golivers travels · golivers travels

Gary and I are thrilled that we are to be Grandparents. First Grandchild due late November. Glenda

Lilliputians · Lilliputians

1700km and 6 days from home and staying at Coober Pedy SA (the opal centre of the world) for 4 nights. Have had some lovely nights free camping on the way. Parts of South Australia are like being in a boat on the ocean, as there is nothing as far as the eye can see, awe inspiring!... on on

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

Hi all My wife and I are seriously considering selling up and travelling, we have looked at Motorhomes and Caravans its not an easy decision. We were wondering what has more benefits from other Grey Nomads

Brendebbrendan · Brendebbrendan

Do you know best park to stay in Grampians Thanks Brendan & Debbie

jonathan · jonathan

.. after leaving Cobb& Co yesterday morning, I've now settled down for a little quiet time at Fletcher Creek which is 40 k's north of Charters Towers .. quick trip eh ! .. hehe ! Its beautiful here .. not many people here .. about 100 prob .. worth a look if anyone is up this way .. tomorrow .. off to the t...

greynomads6457 · greynomads6457

I was just wondering if ther is anyone that can help me with info on catching the spirt of tasmania we are going there in early jan 2013 at 9 pm at night and need somewhere to park up for the day with our nissan navara and 21 foot jayco caravan in melbourne any idea's. Thanks Barry & Lee

willem269 · willem269

Would it be possible for a moderator to change the title of a posting. Example, Magraret posted: Ariels for tvs when travelling What happens is if one uses the search function, Magraret posting will not come up as people are searching for aerials. Understand met right please, this is not nagging or co...

briche · briche

Hi everyone, Cheryl my co traveller and wife likes to give blood to the red cross when she is able but we have run into a snag. We are in Rockhampton for a coupke of days and they don't have any spare slots while we are here. We are heading for Makay and checking with them this morning same problem. Cheryl has...

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	St Lawerence (Preview) Stopped off on Thursday to mark some time before going onto Mackay on Tuesday. Been a bit wet today, 18mm since 9am on top of 14 mm yesterday. Everything a bit wet but no wind and starting to get a bit cool, 17 Outside at the moment. The St Lawence Wetlnds On this weekend, Festivale type thing. After today t...	briche	7	806	03:01 AM May 26, 2012 by pauline
	Pop-top or full caravan? (Preview) We had some heavy wind at Streaky Bay a couple of nights ago, and as always when the winds come up, the first thing we did was roll in the awning and put everything away that might blow about. During the night the wind became much stronger, the caravan was being buffetted and the roar in the trees overhea...	Gerty Dancer	15	8977	02:00 AM May 26, 2012 by Kantiki
	ANOTHER RIPOFF!!! (Preview) Caltex truck stop/servo north side of Marybourough,Qld 1.5% surcharge on credit cards. Also had the two blends of diesel, standard in the truck driveways @ $1.52.9 & premium in the car driveways @ $1.54.9. We saw the surcharge before we filled up & gave them the flick. JC.	justcruisin01	16	1550	01:54 AM May 26, 2012 by jimricho
	Come to sunny Qld! (Preview) In case you are wondering, its blowing 54klms p. hr and its 15c outside and the rain is horizontal. with gusts up the 75klms.Lovely weather!. We are tyeing bricks to seagulls to stop them flying backwards.Winter has arrived in the tropics!Whats it like where you are. Bill	bill12	14	1139	12:19 AM May 26, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	WOW - I'm overwhelmed... (Preview) Gday... I have been offline for a while and I'm just catching up on, in particular, the entries in the Photo Comp. There some outstanding shots already entered. I had begun digging through my paltry collection of snaps and none come within cooee of heaps of entries already lodged. Congratulations to...	rockylizard	0	757	02:51 AM May 25, 2012 by rockylizard
	Finally - we have made it to Yorke Peninsular (Preview) Well this trip so far has added to our log of 'experiences'. After a week of waiting for new springs for the caravan, the problem didn't seem to be completely resolved. So we spent an extra day at our next 'big town' stop waiting for new caravan tyres to be freighted up from Adelaide. The truck was late so a...	neilnruth	6	906	05:20 AM May 25, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	shes home (Preview) hi every one well della my beautiful wife is home from radiation treatment all finished shes so far doing ok with a few minor hitches . i would like no love to take this opertunity to thank everyone for there well wishes , offers of help visits hugs and tears .and also a very special gift from michae...	mr glassies	16	1579	05:08 AM May 25, 2012 by neilnruth
	Sausages (Preview) Where in your travels have you bought the best sausages. A few years ago we were at the Bedrock Caravan park who put on a BBQ for Enie Dingo and we had the best sausages ever. when ask were did they get the sauages we were told George town but ever time we have passed thou there its been on a sunday so we never g...	cannylass	15	1618	04:31 AM May 25, 2012 by justcruisin01
	After Cobb & Co.... (Preview) Well poor Kiwi-as, Lorraine & Brandt are stuck on the side of the road between Kin Kin and Pomona with a dead alternator. They were following Deb & I when we suddenly realised they weren't behind us any more. We waited for awhile, then turned around and went back to find them pulled over with th...	Beth54	29	1533	04:29 AM May 25, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Getting started again (Preview) Hi all, I discovered this website today, and after a brief look around, I signed up. About 5 years ago my wife and I sold the van and 4WD (big mistake!!). Now we are in the process of starting over again as we miss travelling this big land. We will need to buy a new vehicle and van to realise our (not so new) d...	Pint	7	921	04:01 AM May 25, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Enjoyable catch up (Preview) Had a lovely catch up with Ken and Lyn (Dunwurkun) and Lynnie this afternoon. Thanks all and Thanks Ken and Lyn for your hospitality and that two in one jam. I'm now sweeter thanks to the cream as well. I'm sure your Daughter's pumpkin scones would give Flo's a run for their money any time. I like your rig t...	Dougwe	14	853	03:48 AM May 25, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Cabins along Queensland coast (Preview) In early July we are intending to travel from Coffs Harbour to Cairns by car. Last year, we started travelling with a Hi-ace campervan and actually only slept in it on 1ccasions the rest of the time we were house-sitting which we really enjoyed. As our camper was LWB, we found it awkward in parki...	Anvid	6	886	01:42 AM May 25, 2012 by Anvid
	We are to be Grandparents (Preview) Gary and I are thrilled that we are to be Grandparents. First Grandchild due late November. Glenda	golivers travels	10	953	06:13 PM May 24, 2012 by NandK
	On our way (Preview) 1700km and 6 days from home and staying at Coober Pedy SA (the opal centre of the world) for 4 nights. Have had some lovely nights free camping on the way. Parts of South Australia are like being in a boat on the ocean, as there is nothing as far as the eye can see, awe inspiring!... on on	Lilliputians	10	799	01:06 PM May 24, 2012 by Fried Rice
	Travelling ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all My wife and I are seriously considering selling up and travelling, we have looked at Motorhomes and Caravans its not an easy decision. We were wondering what has more benefits from other Grey Nomads	uncle wombat	38	2292	02:13 AM May 24, 2012 by uncle wombat
	Grampians (Preview) Do you know best park to stay in Grampians Thanks Brendan & Debbie	Brendebbrendan	5	710	12:29 AM May 24, 2012 by jimricho
	Fletcher Creek Qld .. (Preview) .. after leaving Cobb& Co yesterday morning, I've now settled down for a little quiet time at Fletcher Creek which is 40 k's north of Charters Towers .. quick trip eh ! .. hehe ! Its beautiful here .. not many people here .. about 100 prob .. worth a look if anyone is up this way .. tomorrow .. off to the t...	jonathan	11	1809	09:45 PM May 23, 2012 by jonathan
	SPIRT OF TASMANIA (Preview) I was just wondering if ther is anyone that can help me with info on catching the spirt of tasmania we are going there in early jan 2013 at 9 pm at night and need somewhere to park up for the day with our nissan navara and 21 foot jayco caravan in melbourne any idea's. Thanks Barry & Lee	greynomads6457	3	903	08:22 PM May 23, 2012 by golivers travels
	Moderator please (Preview) Would it be possible for a moderator to change the title of a posting. Example, Magraret posted: Ariels for tvs when travelling What happens is if one uses the search function, Magraret posting will not come up as people are searching for aerials. Understand met right please, this is not nagging or co...	willem269	8	985	08:12 PM May 23, 2012 by _wombat_
	Giving blood (Preview) Hi everyone, Cheryl my co traveller and wife likes to give blood to the red cross when she is able but we have run into a snag. We are in Rockhampton for a coupke of days and they don't have any spare slots while we are here. We are heading for Makay and checking with them this morning same problem. Cheryl has...	briche	5	763	07:54 PM May 23, 2012 by Happywanderer
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