The Grey Nomads - General

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

In a months time I will be packed up and off to Qld to live with my son in Biggenden. Very sad to be leaving Echuca behind and especially my little grandson and his parents here. I will be back for visits on a regular basis. Am now in the middle of having a cleanout and lots of trips to the opshops. Then work out...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Traverling north to Gympie today, approx 4 Klms south of town, was a south bound 4x4 with a horse float, in an instant the door of the horse float door opened and a fairly large cow / heafer, fell out onto the road, the car behind hit the poor animal, which rolled onto the soft grass verge, got up, & daze...

deb-gary · deb-gary

today we signed a contract and ordered our van it will be ready in May but we wont start our travels till next year, we have plenty of time to learn all about the van etc and plan the next chapter in our lives, counting down the months now!!!

mr glassies · mr glassies

hi guys hows it going out there in grey land lol. well we got the new home and were stoked so is our border trailer trash as he went from a 13 ft er to a 21 fter he didnt want to but we forced him to as he is my best m8 he didnt want to be the first to sleep in it but being second hand we said its ok . couple of isues not so m...

briche · briche

We are camped at the Richmond Bowls club for the next three days. We are catching up with some Tassie friends before moving on towards Port Macquire on Thursday. Nice to do the traveling on the train rather than battle the road traffic.

freehazzas · freehazzas

Hi has anybody been over to Moree and lightning ridge? Thinking of heading there in May, but have heard some negative things. Any thoughts from those who had been there will be welcome. Thanks in advance. Kerri

Pejay · Pejay

Just read in an email I received through a reliable source, that 'The Circle' may be on the way out - apparently 'Swisse' has pulled their sponsorship from the program. It seems they were inundated with complaints about the comments regarding Cpl Ben Roberts-Smith and decided they did not want to be...

Gonadoit · Gonadoit

If you keep your rig clean and polished, it will reduce wind reistance. This will reduce petrol consumption and increase performance.

rosco · rosco

Hey wommy Heres the close up of the kid.

petengail · petengail

Well management and I are now back in sunny Brisbane after a bit of an epic trip. Our son and his beautiful bride were married in Young NSW a couple of weeks ago. As we were that far down the track I decided that we would continue on down to Warrnambool in Vic, where I was born and have not re-visited for nea...

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

Back riding my hobbie horse again. I have just place a lay-buy for my next tank of LPG I am absolutely astounded at the current price of 90 cents per litre which is a jump of 35 cents in less than 12 months, I thought we were as a country trying to reduce carbon polution. I was also trying to make my pension go...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

Do You walk on th Wild side? Yestee we went from Grafton up to Glen Innes for their Minerama . I bought one Clear Crystal . Herself , being 'th rockhound' in th family bought up pretty well . So then . We went up to Glen via Gwyder . Came home via Old Glen Innes Road , mostly all dirt pretty narrow in places very...

jimbo · jimbo

Interesting program on ACA tonight....Halal It's a worry Any comment

_wombat_ · _wombat_

where are you?

Geoff n Jen · Geoff n Jen

Many years ago we headed up to Cairns on our first adventure in our little Cabana, it took us days to work out that fellow caravan towers were waiving because we too were towing a van But happily accnowledged every other Van tower from then on. Now there are just so many of us that many choose not to give a w...

barina · barina

This is an interesting website to follow the journey of Brian and Shirley Hardy - Rix travelling on a motorbike in Sth America . www.aussiesoverland.com.au

Geoff n Jen · Geoff n Jen

We met a couple (who I told what a great place this is to chat and learn) in a little place called Congo, who loaned us a coulple of Kayaks. we took them for mile up the river for miles and loved the "Hobbie"(brand name) so much we couldn't wait to find an outlet to purchase our own. We did this in Sa...

Coakley · Coakley

Hi, Has anyone out there had any warranty issues with Windsor caravans? Purchased a new Windsor Genesis GC638s which we collected in June. Has some issues with minor things but mostly with gas hot water system. We have experienced reluctance from anyone to get these issues fixed under warranty. Has...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

I was having a peak at the amount of people to join our forum & it's increasing all the time. In the last 7 days we have had 21 new members which is great. I noticed only 4 of you new members have posted on here so far which is ok & probably an average percentage for newbies but please don't be too shy, m...

magraret · magraret

well thanks to you guys i have tried your info today and the results are in. the lotion (75%) to dettol (25%) worked not to bad during the day. when i went for a walk at dusk i used baby oil and that worked as well so thank you guys

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	I am moving to Queensland. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) In a months time I will be packed up and off to Qld to live with my son in Biggenden. Very sad to be leaving Echuca behind and especially my little grandson and his parents here. I will be back for visits on a regular basis. Am now in the middle of having a cleanout and lots of trips to the opshops. Then work out...	Happywanderer	50	2699	03:08 AM Mar 14, 2012 by Beth54
	Bizarre incident (Preview) Traverling north to Gympie today, approx 4 Klms south of town, was a south bound 4x4 with a horse float, in an instant the door of the horse float door opened and a fairly large cow / heafer, fell out onto the road, the car behind hit the poor animal, which rolled onto the soft grass verge, got up, & daze...	miroku12g	12	1496	03:00 AM Mar 14, 2012 by glassies
	we have ordered (Preview) today we signed a contract and ordered our van it will be ready in May but we wont start our travels till next year, we have plenty of time to learn all about the van etc and plan the next chapter in our lives, counting down the months now!!!	deb-gary	13	1053	02:25 AM Mar 14, 2012 by Geoff n Jen
	tingles from the van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi guys hows it going out there in grey land lol. well we got the new home and were stoked so is our border trailer trash as he went from a 13 ft er to a 21 fter he didnt want to but we forced him to as he is my best m8 he didnt want to be the first to sleep in it but being second hand we said its ok . couple of isues not so m...	mr glassies	46	3395	02:19 AM Mar 14, 2012 by _wombat_
	In Sydney, at last (Preview) We are camped at the Richmond Bowls club for the next three days. We are catching up with some Tassie friends before moving on towards Port Macquire on Thursday. Nice to do the traveling on the train rather than battle the road traffic.	briche	5	752	11:26 PM Mar 13, 2012 by briche
	Moree (Preview) Hi has anybody been over to Moree and lightning ridge? Thinking of heading there in May, but have heard some negative things. Any thoughts from those who had been there will be welcome. Thanks in advance. Kerri	freehazzas	16	1815	11:18 PM Mar 13, 2012 by wendyv
	'The Circle' may be on the way out!! (Preview) Just read in an email I received through a reliable source, that 'The Circle' may be on the way out - apparently 'Swisse' has pulled their sponsorship from the program. It seems they were inundated with complaints about the comments regarding Cpl Ben Roberts-Smith and decided they did not want to be...	Pejay	4	923	03:22 PM Mar 13, 2012 by Hydeeeho
	Polish rig (Preview) If you keep your rig clean and polished, it will reduce wind reistance. This will reduce petrol consumption and increase performance.	Gonadoit	15	1232	09:42 PM Mar 13, 2012 by Hydeeeho
	Changed my avatar again, just for wombat (Preview) Hey wommy Heres the close up of the kid.	rosco	6	806	08:45 AM Mar 13, 2012 by rosco
	Taking the long way home...... (Preview) Well management and I are now back in sunny Brisbane after a bit of an epic trip. Our son and his beautiful bride were married in Young NSW a couple of weeks ago. As we were that far down the track I decided that we would continue on down to Warrnambool in Vic, where I was born and have not re-visited for nea...	petengail	1	751	06:58 PM Mar 12, 2012 by the rocket
	my latest lay-buy (Preview) Back riding my hobbie horse again. I have just place a lay-buy for my next tank of LPG I am absolutely astounded at the current price of 90 cents per litre which is a jump of 35 cents in less than 12 months, I thought we were as a country trying to reduce carbon polution. I was also trying to make my pension go...	aussietraveller	4	984	01:12 AM Mar 13, 2012 by traveling bob
	How Often (Preview) Do You walk on th Wild side? Yestee we went from Grafton up to Glen Innes for their Minerama . I bought one Clear Crystal . Herself , being 'th rockhound' in th family bought up pretty well . So then . We went up to Glen via Gwyder . Came home via Old Glen Innes Road , mostly all dirt pretty narrow in places very...	Zoomtopz	12	1796	06:35 PM Mar 12, 2012 by Gerty Dancer
	Halal (Preview) Interesting program on ACA tonight....Halal It's a worry Any comment	jimbo	18	1297	06:13 PM Mar 12, 2012 by Oxley
	Sheba, (Preview) where are you?	_wombat_	10	1142	05:58 PM Mar 12, 2012 by _wombat_
	To wave or not to wave?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Many years ago we headed up to Cairns on our first adventure in our little Cabana, it took us days to work out that fellow caravan towers were waiving because we too were towing a van But happily accnowledged every other Van tower from then on. Now there are just so many of us that many choose not to give a w...	Geoff n Jen	39	2241	06:34 AM Mar 12, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Aussies Overland (Preview) This is an interesting website to follow the journey of Brian and Shirley Hardy - Rix travelling on a motorbike in Sth America . www.aussiesoverland.com.au	barina	2	1728	06:01 AM Mar 12, 2012 by barina
	Great new hobbie memorable moment (Preview) We met a couple (who I told what a great place this is to chat and learn) in a little place called Congo, who loaned us a coulple of Kayaks. we took them for mile up the river for miles and loved the "Hobbie"(brand name) so much we couldn't wait to find an outlet to purchase our own. We did this in Sa...	Geoff n Jen	13	1119	05:50 AM Mar 12, 2012 by Geoff n Jen
	Warranty Issues with Windsor (Preview) Hi, Has anyone out there had any warranty issues with Windsor caravans? Purchased a new Windsor Genesis GC638s which we collected in June. Has some issues with minor things but mostly with gas hot water system. We have experienced reluctance from anyone to get these issues fixed under warranty. Has...	Coakley	13	5585	04:12 AM Mar 12, 2012 by Geoff n Jen
	Message for all you newcomers (Preview) I was having a peak at the amount of people to join our forum & it's increasing all the time. In the last 7 days we have had 21 new members which is great. I noticed only 4 of you new members have posted on here so far which is ok & probably an average percentage for newbies but please don't be too shy, m...	Hylda&Jon	15	1638	11:02 PM Mar 11, 2012 by Hylda&Jon
	an up date on midgies (Preview) well thanks to you guys i have tried your info today and the results are in. the lotion (75%) to dettol (25%) worked not to bad during the day. when i went for a walk at dusk i used baby oil and that worked as well so thank you guys	magraret	4	860	10:41 PM Mar 11, 2012 by peacewalker
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