The Grey Nomads - General

Ozduo · Ozduo

Hi Fellow,Nomads We are currently planning our first trip.. leaving Perth July 2012 heading up the WA coast to Darwin then East to Queensland and beyond. My wife and I are a Duo who have worked In Aust, but Mainly in Asia we play music from the 50s to the 80s in all styles. I was wondering if anyone here know...

sucastja · sucastja

A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience; with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'..... she fooled them all... "How heavy is this glass of water?&q...

old briney · old briney

Hi Guys we are concidering selling up and becoming full time nomads (10 years or so), however we dont know how we can get around NSW Rego requirements where you must have a fixed address for rego and lic, we dont have any family in Australia or any close friends. Anyone have some ideas what to do ????

Vic · Vic

The pop top on my campervan seems to have got harder to put up and down since my last trip or I am getting weaker I did give it a spray on the arms/rollers/springs before my last trip but haven't done it since. I am wondering if it is because during the last trip I took off after a roadside stop scare with the ro...

Father Ted · Father Ted

Sad to report that Arthur Beetson passed away this morning due to a heart attack.Arthur was probably the greatest forward that the game of Rugby league has known.A top bloke,a great man to be in the company of.Lousy card player though.god Bless you Arthur,and condolences to your family.Cheers Ibbo...

Bambi · Bambi

Hello there! I have been reading your forum for a while and have been impressed by the solidarity and camaraderie amongst members of the Grey Nomad community. I am an apprentice Grey Nomad planning to travel alone from Rockhampton to Alice Springs early January. I would like to network with Grey...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.dltk-cards.com/writingpaper/letter-intro.htm#

gst · gst

Hope all have a great season and a safe newyear.

Landfall · Landfall

Earlier this year I purchased a Garmin 1490t GPS for our trip to the big island. What a disaster! We have never been lost so many times in our lives. Have managed to flog it off on fleabay. Can anyone PLEASE give their thoughts and experience with any other brand. Thanks Dusty

jimbo · jimbo

Does it ever stop raining along the East Coast of OZ Everytime I look at the weather map..I think to myself "Them poor buggars must be getting sick and tired of it..........

Sheba · Sheba

Had my first encounter with a Hybrid Car yesterday, in the supermarket Car-park. I've even been wishing I could afford one. Not any more. While they may be Enironmentally friendly, I think they're also dangerous. I stepped out from beside my Campervan, and hearing nothing, almost walked in fro...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, Just to let you know that I have deleted this thread. Unfortunately, the thread deteriorated. As you all know, we pride ourselves on having a friendly, welcoming and positive forum. Banter is welcome but bickering and unpleasantness is not.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Has anyone any further updates on the floods through the centre of NSW? Any idea of which roads are closed now and did the heavy rain today cause any more damage? Lorraine (JazzinAround) is camped just west of Forbes resting up after getting a chest infection. She has to get over to the coast then up to Ca...

ZedJay · ZedJay

Hi All, am looking around for a sat phone. AST is offering a iSat Phone Pro for $699. That is half the price of Iridium. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Also which networks are you using. Thanks Zj

jonathan · jonathan

Hi folks I've been absent for a week or so and thought I'd provide some details. I've been lucky enough to be camping at the home of my friends John & Anne at Nth richmond .. Having purchased my new bike and trailer, I took a 160 k ride to add a few k's so that might get the bike its 1000 k service before I le...

jonathan · jonathan

I do wish you all a very safe and enjoyable Christmas period .. share it with others if you can ..be happy ! -- Edited by jonathan on Thursday 1st of December 2011 09:05:32 AM

goinsoon · goinsoon

I just love pub quizzes, but I got ask to leave after the first question The question was: Where do women have the curliest hair Apparently the answer is FIJI

the rocket · the rocket

hello everyone, i am a bit perplexed. qld. gov. abolished the ambulance levy on our electricity bills in july. 2011. does anyone know if i travel out of qld. to say victoria - am i covered by the qld. ambulance service. we are not on the pension yet. thanks everyone. -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 3...

grumpy-j · grumpy-j

I've found this topic great and 98% of it is helpful and I have taken a lot onboard but is starting to deteriorate into chit chat. Come on guys lets stick to Boroma's original idea and keep it for hints, tips and great ideas with the banter kept for the main forum where you can cut loose and have your say. ...

pauline · pauline

I am sure she had to go to doctors Tuesday for results...........hope it was a good result and if a not so good result, maybe we can help.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	CARAVAN PARKS THAT HIRE ENTERTAINERS (Preview) Hi Fellow,Nomads We are currently planning our first trip.. leaving Perth July 2012 heading up the WA coast to Darwin then East to Queensland and beyond. My wife and I are a Duo who have worked In Aust, but Mainly in Asia we play music from the 50s to the 80s in all styles. I was wondering if anyone here know...	Ozduo	15	1811	11:55 AM Dec 3, 2011 by Ozduo
	A good message (Preview) A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience; with a raised glass of water, and everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'..... she fooled them all... "How heavy is this glass of water?&q...	sucastja	12	1138	11:09 PM Dec 2, 2011 by Travel Bug
	becoming full time nomads (Preview) Hi Guys we are concidering selling up and becoming full time nomads (10 years or so), however we dont know how we can get around NSW Rego requirements where you must have a fixed address for rego and lic, we dont have any family in Australia or any close friends. Anyone have some ideas what to do ????	old briney	16	1494	10:36 PM Dec 2, 2011 by beiffe
	Campervan Pop Top - Putting up and Down ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The pop top on my campervan seems to have got harder to put up and down since my last trip or I am getting weaker I did give it a spray on the arms/rollers/springs before my last trip but haven't done it since. I am wondering if it is because during the last trip I took off after a roadside stop scare with the ro...	Vic	30	6914	08:49 PM Dec 2, 2011 by Vic
	Death of Artie Beetson. (Preview) Sad to report that Arthur Beetson passed away this morning due to a heart attack.Arthur was probably the greatest forward that the game of Rugby league has known.A top bloke,a great man to be in the company of.Lousy card player though.god Bless you Arthur,and condolences to your family.Cheers Ibbo...	Father Ted	14	1108	08:29 PM Dec 2, 2011 by Cupie
	Rockhampton to Alice Springs (Preview) Hello there! I have been reading your forum for a while and have been impressed by the solidarity and camaraderie amongst members of the Grey Nomad community. I am an apprentice Grey Nomad planning to travel alone from Rockhampton to Alice Springs early January. I would like to network with Grey...	Bambi	14	2897	05:52 PM Dec 2, 2011 by jimricho
	Letters to Santa (Preview) http://www.dltk-cards.com/writingpaper/letter-intro.htm#	_wombat_	2	696	05:19 PM Dec 2, 2011 by goinsoon
	Merry xmas and a happy newyear (Preview) Hope all have a great season and a safe newyear.	gst	10	772	04:57 PM Dec 2, 2011 by pricey43
	GPS car navigation? (Preview) Earlier this year I purchased a Garmin 1490t GPS for our trip to the big island. What a disaster! We have never been lost so many times in our lives. Have managed to flog it off on fleabay. Can anyone PLEASE give their thoughts and experience with any other brand. Thanks Dusty	Landfall	23	1744	01:59 PM Dec 2, 2011 by Geoff n Jen
	Rain! (Preview) Does it ever stop raining along the East Coast of OZ Everytime I look at the weather map..I think to myself "Them poor buggars must be getting sick and tired of it..........	jimbo	14	775	01:38 PM Dec 2, 2011 by Geoff n Jen
	Hybrid Cars. (Preview) Had my first encounter with a Hybrid Car yesterday, in the supermarket Car-park. I've even been wishing I could afford one. Not any more. While they may be Enironmentally friendly, I think they're also dangerous. I stepped out from beside my Campervan, and hearing nothing, almost walked in fro...	Sheba	12	810	12:39 PM Dec 2, 2011 by goinsoon
	Removal of Grey Nomad Survey Thread (closed) (Preview) Hi all, Just to let you know that I have deleted this thread. Unfortunately, the thread deteriorated. As you all know, we pride ourselves on having a friendly, welcoming and positive forum. Banter is welcome but bickering and unpleasantness is not.	Webmaster	0	621	12:21 PM Dec 2, 2011 by Webmaster
	NSW Weather and Floods (Preview) Has anyone any further updates on the floods through the centre of NSW? Any idea of which roads are closed now and did the heavy rain today cause any more damage? Lorraine (JazzinAround) is camped just west of Forbes resting up after getting a chest infection. She has to get over to the coast then up to Ca...	Happywanderer	6	687	11:38 AM Dec 2, 2011 by old briney
	iSAT phone pro? (Preview) Hi All, am looking around for a sat phone. AST is offering a iSat Phone Pro for $699. That is half the price of Iridium. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Also which networks are you using. Thanks Zj	ZedJay	5	1084	11:16 AM Dec 2, 2011 by _wombat_
	Jonathan - personal update ! ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi folks I've been absent for a week or so and thought I'd provide some details. I've been lucky enough to be camping at the home of my friends John & Anne at Nth richmond .. Having purchased my new bike and trailer, I took a 160 k ride to add a few k's so that might get the bike its 1000 k service before I le...	jonathan	62	2575	10:30 AM Dec 2, 2011 by Joe
	>> Seasons Greetings ! (Preview) I do wish you all a very safe and enjoyable Christmas period .. share it with others if you can ..be happy ! -- Edited by jonathan on Thursday 1st of December 2011 09:05:32 AM	jonathan	13	592	10:09 PM Dec 1, 2011 by Helena
	PUB QUIZ (Preview) I just love pub quizzes, but I got ask to leave after the first question The question was: Where do women have the curliest hair Apparently the answer is FIJI	goinsoon	17	868	09:43 PM Dec 1, 2011 by goinsoon
	qld ambulance (Preview) hello everyone, i am a bit perplexed. qld. gov. abolished the ambulance levy on our electricity bills in july. 2011. does anyone know if i travel out of qld. to say victoria - am i covered by the qld. ambulance service. we are not on the pension yet. thanks everyone. -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 3...	the rocket	11	1108	09:30 PM Dec 1, 2011 by the rocket
	RE Banter on - Hints, Tips and Great Ideas (Preview) I've found this topic great and 98% of it is helpful and I have taken a lot onboard but is starting to deteriorate into chit chat. Come on guys lets stick to Boroma's original idea and keep it for hints, tips and great ideas with the banter kept for the main forum where you can cut loose and have your say. ...	grumpy-j	6	8999	09:08 PM Dec 1, 2011 by Boroma577
	Has anyone heard from Glassies ? (Preview) I am sure she had to go to doctors Tuesday for results...........hope it was a good result and if a not so good result, maybe we can help.	pauline	14	715	05:41 PM Dec 1, 2011 by Sheba
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