Solo Grey Nomads

bozo101 · bozo101

Hi folks, I am a newbie on this site, and really glad that I found it. I am about to take the plunge into the great outdoors, and can't wait. Just need to finalise a few personal and financial details, and due to pick up the van in August..... then lift off :) It is good to know that there are other solos out the...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

At the age of 74 the thought of a 10 year plan is very daunting but I have decided on a 12 month one. I emigrated to Australia in 1959 and ever since then have been married and mortgaged, always wanting to travel Australia but never actually taken the opportunity to do it. Now after marriage seperation I fi...

pws25 · pws25

Hi all, have jus joined,me & 'putas' dont get on that well so who knows where this will end up!! Am riding a motorcycle towin a small trailer round at the moment,free campin when i can [ swag ] so if ya see a good lookin bike with an ugly ol man! give him a hoi ...

doylie · doylie

Hi there, I am a recently widowed (Dec.10) 59 yo female who planned to travel around Australia with my husband. Even though I am now on my own I still have the desire to do the trip but I need to rethink how to make it happen. I would welcome any helpful suggestions from other single females who have embarke...

wannabenomada · wannabenomada

Well, I bought a house, and the camper is sitting in the carport. Starting to get itchy feet. Is there anyone in or around Maroochydore who wants to get together for coffee or a chat, as I really don't know anyone down here. I now wish I had headed north for winter, but said no to a housesit in Cairns to allow...

May · May

Hi I've hopefully just bought a toyota hiace to travel single around australia finish work in 2 months. I hope to link with people on the way. Im friendly and like a chat , good to know these chat lines exist for the new comers

Sheba · Sheba

Here's the first one Marj. Second is twice the size, and will go on the front, but have to delete some paintwork first. Cheers, Sheba.

tonyd · tonyd

Drove past a Caltex servo in Perth nothern suburbs yesterday and saw sign which posted diesel at 5 cents a litre LESS than ULP. Have to asssume that it was a mistake with the sign! Cheers, Tony

jules47 · jules47

Quiet on the solo forum at the moment isn't it -?

letmecu · letmecu

ive just brought my first van a jayco swan, i have no idea what im doing lol, although i cant wait to start, can anyone advise me on the best bush sites within 2 hrs of sydney

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

My second trip is for 2 nights at Sandalwood Van & Leisure Park and here I am using a gas lamp to see because I took a powerless site. Will post more when the outing has finished but this time I was better prepared and am looking to see how my prepareations will hold out this time. Can't touch type so it is...

Powercasta · Powercasta

Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". We are looking to upgrade to a Jayco Discovery Outback shower model or an Avan Jack, we have heard some negative comments about both & i don't mind saying i have the ji...

ultraviolet · ultraviolet

Hi all, l am a 52 year old woman and have decided l want to be free, it has not been a sudden decision but the time was never right to do what l have wanted to do for years now, but now the time is right and its only me and my dog mia, l am planning on making the nomad lifestyle my life until l either get sick of it or j...

Dougie · Dougie

Are you a solo nomad wanting a break from travelling for a while & want a free camping spot without being hassled by councils or some other authoritarian individual hell-bent on making our nomadic lives difficult, then enquire or call in & look at the Chinchilla Free Camp as it may suit your n...

Beth54 · Beth54

Yay! I finally know what I'm doing for Easter. Going up the beach between Woodgate and Bargara Q. Going with my son in his 4WD and will share his big tent with him. We each have camp stretchers so will be comfy. My brother is already up there, keeping a camp spot for us, and elder son, d-i-l and grand-daugh...

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

Well, I finally did it. Went to Sydney today to pick up. Ford Transit Van. Still need to get some confidence up. Son drove it home for me. But I am getting better in Sydney traffic. lol Really pleased with it.(and excited).

Vic · Vic

Well I met with Jonathon during last week and weekend in the Perth metro area, he is doing fine on his trip around in his A'Van motorhome and trailer, and WA put on magnificent weather for him. (Not so good for the farmers though). I had a look at his rig and was very impressed with the layout and they way he k...

Sheba · Sheba

Hi Firefly. Didn't mean to Hi-jack the other thread. Can we do it on this one instead please ? Both from Computer Files Firefly. I don't like using Photobucket. Had to once, but don't like it. I like something simpler. I really don't understand why I've got this problem now. Never used to have, and h...

jules47 · jules47

Well, I have just arrived in Porepunkah, Vic, having come from Boonah in SE Qld - left there Tuesday am - arrived here Thursday early afternoon. 1423K, and loved every minute of it. The van is so easy to tow, I don't know what I was worried about - I now feel that I can go anywhere - had no problems at all - ap...

qutas · qutas

why is most comments about travelling solo about women. There must be lots of solo men travelling alone who have needs, and stories? colin

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Free at last, and (almost) ready to go....... ...... anything is possible.....you just need to find a way to do it..... (Preview) Hi folks, I am a newbie on this site, and really glad that I found it. I am about to take the plunge into the great outdoors, and can't wait. Just need to finalise a few personal and financial details, and due to pick up the van in August..... then lift off :) It is good to know that there are other solos out the...	bozo101	24	1320	11:34 AM Jun 13, 2011 by Bubs
	My 12 month plan (Preview) At the age of 74 the thought of a 10 year plan is very daunting but I have decided on a 12 month one. I emigrated to Australia in 1959 and ever since then have been married and mortgaged, always wanting to travel Australia but never actually taken the opportunity to do it. Now after marriage seperation I fi...	yeoeleven	27	4181	11:24 AM Jun 12, 2011 by jules47
	newcomer... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, have jus joined,me & 'putas' dont get on that well so who knows where this will end up!! Am riding a motorcycle towin a small trailer round at the moment,free campin when i can [ swag ] so if ya see a good lookin bike with an ugly ol man! give him a hoi ...	pws25	40	4453	03:45 PM Jun 5, 2011 by Vic
	GETTING STARTED AS SOLO FEMALE ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi there, I am a recently widowed (Dec.10) 59 yo female who planned to travel around Australia with my husband. Even though I am now on my own I still have the desire to do the trip but I need to rethink how to make it happen. I would welcome any helpful suggestions from other single females who have embarke...	doylie	34	5017	08:24 AM Jun 4, 2011 by Esmeralda
	housebound (Preview) Well, I bought a house, and the camper is sitting in the carport. Starting to get itchy feet. Is there anyone in or around Maroochydore who wants to get together for coffee or a chat, as I really don't know anyone down here. I now wish I had headed north for winter, but said no to a housesit in Cairns to allow...	wannabenomada	11	2040	05:10 AM May 25, 2011 by wannabenomada
	New camper ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi I've hopefully just bought a toyota hiace to travel single around australia finish work in 2 months. I hope to link with people on the way. Im friendly and like a chat , good to know these chat lines exist for the new comers	May	49	5024	12:11 PM May 24, 2011 by jonathan
	1 on,1 to go. (Preview) Here's the first one Marj. Second is twice the size, and will go on the front, but have to delete some paintwork first. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	22	2540	11:46 PM May 22, 2011 by Sheba
	Fuel prices (Preview) Drove past a Caltex servo in Perth nothern suburbs yesterday and saw sign which posted diesel at 5 cents a litre LESS than ULP. Have to asssume that it was a mistake with the sign! Cheers, Tony	tonyd	3	863	05:18 PM May 22, 2011 by jules47
	Hello!!! who's out there ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Quiet on the solo forum at the moment isn't it -?	jules47	75	5440	10:58 AM May 22, 2011 by Esmeralda
	where do i start (Preview) ive just brought my first van a jayco swan, i have no idea what im doing lol, although i cant wait to start, can anyone advise me on the best bush sites within 2 hrs of sydney	letmecu	14	2523	08:22 PM May 20, 2011 by letmecu
	Sandalwood Van & Leisure Park (Preview) My second trip is for 2 nights at Sandalwood Van & Leisure Park and here I am using a gas lamp to see because I took a powerless site. Will post more when the outing has finished but this time I was better prepared and am looking to see how my prepareations will hold out this time. Can't touch type so it is...	yeoeleven	8	1682	08:48 AM May 18, 2011 by Loki
	Jayco vs Avan (Preview) Hi we are new to caravaning & just sold our Jayco Hawk Outback which we had for a few years & loved it "no probs". We are looking to upgrade to a Jayco Discovery Outback shower model or an Avan Jack, we have heard some negative comments about both & i don't mind saying i have the ji...	Powercasta	16	14749	10:57 AM May 11, 2011 by Vic
	selling up to hit the road but in need of advice ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, l am a 52 year old woman and have decided l want to be free, it has not been a sudden decision but the time was never right to do what l have wanted to do for years now, but now the time is right and its only me and my dog mia, l am planning on making the nomad lifestyle my life until l either get sick of it or j...	ultraviolet	33	5515	03:42 AM May 10, 2011 by Ma
	Dougies Free Camp at Chinchilla (Preview) Are you a solo nomad wanting a break from travelling for a while & want a free camping spot without being hassled by councils or some other authoritarian individual hell-bent on making our nomadic lives difficult, then enquire or call in & look at the Chinchilla Free Camp as it may suit your n...	Dougie	4	2015	10:24 PM May 8, 2011 by Happywanderer
	EASTER (Preview) Yay! I finally know what I'm doing for Easter. Going up the beach between Woodgate and Bargara Q. Going with my son in his 4WD and will share his big tent with him. We each have camp stretchers so will be comfy. My brother is already up there, keeping a camp spot for us, and elder son, d-i-l and grand-daugh...	Beth54	13	2005	09:12 PM Apr 26, 2011 by Travel Bug
	New Van (Secnd hand) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well, I finally did it. Went to Sydney today to pick up. Ford Transit Van. Still need to get some confidence up. Son drove it home for me. But I am getting better in Sydney traffic. lol Really pleased with it.(and excited).	ChiChi1	31	3169	05:00 AM Apr 7, 2011 by ChiChi1
	Meeting with Jonathon in WA - Solo Tripping Around Oz (Preview) Well I met with Jonathon during last week and weekend in the Perth metro area, he is doing fine on his trip around in his A'Van motorhome and trailer, and WA put on magnificent weather for him. (Not so good for the farmers though). I had a look at his rig and was very impressed with the layout and they way he k...	Vic	24	2693	01:45 PM Apr 5, 2011 by jonathan
	Photos' Problem. (Preview) Hi Firefly. Didn't mean to Hi-jack the other thread. Can we do it on this one instead please ? Both from Computer Files Firefly. I don't like using Photobucket. Had to once, but don't like it. I like something simpler. I really don't understand why I've got this problem now. Never used to have, and h...	Sheba	8	1177	07:32 AM Apr 2, 2011 by Firefly
	first solo trip with van (Preview) Well, I have just arrived in Porepunkah, Vic, having come from Boonah in SE Qld - left there Tuesday am - arrived here Thursday early afternoon. 1423K, and loved every minute of it. The van is so easy to tow, I don't know what I was worried about - I now feel that I can go anywhere - had no problems at all - ap...	jules47	24	2768	05:21 PM Apr 1, 2011 by Mookas
	men travelling solo ( 1 2 ) (Preview) why is most comments about travelling solo about women. There must be lots of solo men travelling alone who have needs, and stories? colin	qutas	58	6652	10:13 PM Mar 25, 2011 by Cruising Granny
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