The Grey Nomads - General

lilly31 · lilly31

My fisrt outing in my pre loved new camper trailer it great ..In Forster for 4 days . so quiet and peacefull at 5.30 am ...I love the morning .....wish it was 4 months LOL I cant wait to start doing this full time .....

Jetlady · Jetlady

This is a genuine request for owners of Grandcruisers caravans or people who have spoken to owners of Grandcruisers as they are relatively new on the scene. My husband and I are very close to purchasing one to begin our travels next year. We are novices,and would appreciate hearing from anyon...

ZedJay · ZedJay

Hi All, came into Sydney, travelleing north at 11:30am. There were so many (massive) trucks between campbelltown, through the tunnel and just after the airport. When would be a quieter time to travel this route. Zj

grumpy-j · grumpy-j

Hi Guys, Just back from three days @ Barwon Heads which was a good break. Five of the vans parked around us were also from the Goulburn Valley so we made some new home town buddies with similar interests. Weather was great however there were strong wind gusts during high tide which gave the caravan awni...

glassies · glassies

Well once again the dreaded happens, last year a melanoma this time i had a swollen gland in my groin, 3 weeks later decides to go to docs she thinks its some sort of bug i have tells me to leave it another three weeks unless it gets worse. so gets worse go to a diff doc he sends me straight for needles in it the...

goinsoon · goinsoon

Going well, 18 members and 25 visitors here tonight. C'mon visitors say hello - we don't bite

ZedJay · ZedJay

Hi everyone Just back from my first solo trip. Went to the Majors Creek Folk Festival. I wanted to thank you ~ and the members of the solo forum~ for your encouragement and advice. You're right, people are very friendly on the road. My ice lastest for the whole time - thanks you your expertise

Zj

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gordon_adl · gordon_adl

Wow...crazy last 10 days. We have just bought some property and then on Saturday I made an honest women of my partner and married her. We were going to go to the nullarbor and get lost in the bush...but alas, the mrs has rolled her ankle and now must not do any hiking for a week or so. Have decided we'll just g...

Helena · Helena

At last hospital tomorrow will be nice to eventually be out of pain with my hand admittedl it will drive me mad for a while not being able to use it but what a relief it will be when it is all over. My problem is only a small one anyone out there that has major health problems I wish them a speedy recovery. A lot...

Geoff n Jen · Geoff n Jen

A few times in my life I've come face to face with a rearing brown and had time to get outta the way, I have been chased by them and successfully out run them. But my poor sissy was just watering her garden when a big brown hurtled out from her hedge at the front door and bit her, thank goodness it got her on the t...

pauline · pauline

to Melbourne on Thursday to see my son, quick trip will be back on Sunday afternoon, we are very close and I have not seen him for nearly 12 months, he always tells everyone I am his closest friend and we speak every other day on the phone, will be good to see him...........

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Do you keep yours in the cupboard or the fridge?

cannylass · cannylass

I wonder what sort of portable freezers are the best that do keep your food frozen

goinsoon · goinsoon

I have been to three classes now, starting to get the hang of it, I find that it the best thing I have ever done to take your mind off all your worries and ailments as it takes all your concentration

Boroma577 · Boroma577

I sat for about an hour today, reclined in my easy chair and just closed my eyesI heard the sounds of many different bird calls, some I knew and many I did not. I heard the sounds of the breeze in the leaves of the trees and the gentle ripple of the creek, punctuated only by the occasional sound of a splash by...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

We finished our 2 year trip around Australia about a month ago & finally got around to doing our last entry (and pics) in our travel blog so, if anyone is bored & wanting something to fill a minute or two, we would be chuffed if you took a peek. Cheers Jon & Hylda

Dave83 · Dave83

So, I've recently completed a conversion of my van into a campervan. It's not the most amazing campervan, it's certainly not the prettiest, but it's comfortable and suitably equipped and I'm very happy with it.It dawned on me this evening that I've never laid on the mattress that I've installed. So,...

aroundthetraps · aroundthetraps

For those that have poptops, what are the benefits, what are the pitfalls, does the canvas rattle at night, are they hard to put up, are they more prone to leak, do the strutts cause any problems. Is the aircon quieter on a cabinet as compared to the roof. Are they cooler or hotter ? We are looking at a full v...

Lance and Vi · Lance and Vi

Hi all, I have many requests on another forum for info on replacing the L shape lounge in our van.Unfortunately until now I have not been able to find the same chirs that we used.The good news is I have found similar chairs which are available from a company in Wollongong.Area for $355 each wh...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	First Outing (Preview) My fisrt outing in my pre loved new camper trailer it great ..In Forster for 4 days . so quiet and peacefull at 5.30 am ...I love the morning .....wish it was 4 months LOL I cant wait to start doing this full time .....	lilly31	6	710	12:19 PM Nov 17, 2011 by lilly31
	Grandcruiser 21 (Preview) This is a genuine request for owners of Grandcruisers caravans or people who have spoken to owners of Grandcruisers as they are relatively new on the scene. My husband and I are very close to purchasing one to begin our travels next year. We are novices,and would appreciate hearing from anyon...	Jetlady	18	1895	12:02 PM Nov 17, 2011 by Jagman
	best time to miss the trucks (Preview) Hi All, came into Sydney, travelleing north at 11:30am. There were so many (massive) trucks between campbelltown, through the tunnel and just after the airport. When would be a quieter time to travel this route. Zj	ZedJay	7	1017	09:00 AM Nov 17, 2011 by Rip and Rosie
	Sea Change Weekend (Preview) Hi Guys, Just back from three days @ Barwon Heads which was a good break. Five of the vans parked around us were also from the Goulburn Valley so we made some new home town buddies with similar interests. Weather was great however there were strong wind gusts during high tide which gave the caravan awni...	grumpy-j	3	565	05:45 PM Nov 16, 2011 by grumpy-j
	nobody ever knows ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well once again the dreaded happens, last year a melanoma this time i had a swollen gland in my groin, 3 weeks later decides to go to docs she thinks its some sort of bug i have tells me to leave it another three weeks unless it gets worse. so gets worse go to a diff doc he sends me straight for needles in it the...	glassies	37	2033	05:39 PM Nov 16, 2011 by glassies
	GOOD ROLL UP (Preview) Going well, 18 members and 25 visitors here tonight. C'mon visitors say hello - we don't bite	goinsoon	8	796	10:59 AM Nov 16, 2011 by JRH
	Thank you (Preview) Hi everyone Just back from my first solo trip. Went to the Majors Creek Folk Festival. I wanted to thank you ~ and the members of the solo forum~ for your encouragement and advice. You're right, people are very friendly on the road. My ice lastest for the whole time - thanks you your expertise Zj ))...	ZedJay	2	723	10:40 AM Nov 16, 2011 by ZedJay
	Change of plans (Preview) Wow...crazy last 10 days. We have just bought some property and then on Saturday I made an honest women of my partner and married her. We were going to go to the nullarbor and get lost in the bush...but alas, the mrs has rolled her ankle and now must not do any hiking for a week or so. Have decided we'll just g...	gordon_adl	13	956	08:06 AM Nov 16, 2011 by gordon_adl
	at last (Preview) At last hospital tomorrow will be nice to eventually be out of pain with my hand admittedl it will drive me mad for a while not being able to use it but what a relief it will be when it is all over. My problem is only a small one anyone out there that has major health problems I wish them a speedy recovery. A lot...	Helena	10	1063	05:27 AM Nov 16, 2011 by Helena
	Brown snakes are nasty!! (Preview) A few times in my life I've come face to face with a rearing brown and had time to get outta the way, I have been chased by them and successfully out run them. But my poor sissy was just watering her garden when a big brown hurtled out from her hedge at the front door and bit her, thank goodness it got her on the t...	Geoff n Jen	15	1140	12:40 AM Nov 16, 2011 by milo
	I am off (Preview) to Melbourne on Thursday to see my son, quick trip will be back on Sunday afternoon, we are very close and I have not seen him for nearly 12 months, he always tells everyone I am his closest friend and we speak every other day on the phone, will be good to see him...........	pauline	7	639	11:26 PM Nov 15, 2011 by Boroma577
	Where do you keep your tomato sauce? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Do you keep yours in the cupboard or the fridge?	Rip and Rosie	54	2516	11:04 PM Nov 15, 2011 by pauline
	Freezers (Preview) I wonder what sort of portable freezers are the best that do keep your food frozen	cannylass	19	1128	09:59 PM Nov 15, 2011 by goinsoon
	MY LAPIDARY EFFORTS (Preview) I have been to three classes now, starting to get the hang of it, I find that it the best thing I have ever done to take your mind off all your worries and ailments as it takes all your concentration	goinsoon	18	1607	09:54 PM Nov 15, 2011 by goinsoon
	Sounds. (Preview) I sat for about an hour today, reclined in my easy chair and just closed my eyesI heard the sounds of many different bird calls, some I knew and many I did not. I heard the sounds of the breeze in the leaves of the trees and the gentle ripple of the creek, punctuated only by the occasional sound of a splash by...	Boroma577	17	1648	09:41 PM Nov 15, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Last Blog entry (Preview) We finished our 2 year trip around Australia about a month ago & finally got around to doing our last entry (and pics) in our travel blog so, if anyone is bored & wanting something to fill a minute or two, we would be chuffed if you took a peek. Cheers Jon & Hylda	Hylda&Jon	0	731	06:40 PM Nov 15, 2011 by Hylda&Jon
	This is freedom (Preview) So, I've recently completed a conversion of my van into a campervan. It's not the most amazing campervan, it's certainly not the prettiest, but it's comfortable and suitably equipped and I'm very happy with it.It dawned on me this evening that I've never laid on the mattress that I've installed. So,...	Dave83	24	1378	12:03 PM Nov 15, 2011 by JRH
	Full van versus poptop (Preview) For those that have poptops, what are the benefits, what are the pitfalls, does the canvas rattle at night, are they hard to put up, are they more prone to leak, do the strutts cause any problems. Is the aircon quieter on a cabinet as compared to the roof. Are they cooler or hotter ? We are looking at a full v...	aroundthetraps	16	4327	10:22 AM Nov 15, 2011 by aroundthetraps
	Recliner swivel chairs in Van (Preview) Hi all, I have many requests on another forum for info on replacing the L shape lounge in our van.Unfortunately until now I have not been able to find the same chirs that we used.The good news is I have found similar chairs which are available from a company in Wollongong.Area for $355 each wh...	Lance and Vi	2	1703	10:02 PM Nov 14, 2011 by johnwright1
	Jonathon pic 4 u (Preview)	_wombat_	12	868	09:39 PM Nov 14, 2011 by Sheba
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