Solo Grey Nomads

joebee · joebee

Best to all of you, keep the dream alive, and keep on doing what you dreamt to do, I'm hoping when I finally pull the plug and join you all with my wife Karen and my furr babies that we can all meet up somewhere. Stay safe and healthy people.

lynn · lynn

For the first time ever...as i was driving through a suburban street i felt a sense of lonliness....all the xmas lights in the houses, families together inside....does anyone else ever get that...the feeling went almost as soon as it came but i would hate for that feeling if i went on the road full tim...

ibbo · ibbo

We would like to wish all our Solo Nomad Mates.a very Happy Christmas.May the New Year bring you good health,good luck and safe travels.Cheers.Martin &Sylvia.Ibbo.

twobob · twobob

Its hard, its upsetting, but its Xmas For those that have family, go to them and enjoy. Overcome the problems The rest, we are family, its called orphans Xmas, and surprisingly celebrated everywhere. You are invited.

Mike47 · Mike47

Hi folks, I've made it across the Nullarbor (again) and at the moment I'm in Ceduna which is battening down for some pretty wild weather. I'm off again in the morning heading for Port Lincoln, should be there in about 3 weeks or so. Xmas is nearly here and I want you all to know that you will be in my thoughts...

ZedJay · ZedJay

Hi all I am inspired by your comments and caring on this forum. I am an avid bush camper in a pop-top hiace. To date I have been travelling with a friend, but am keen to do a few trips on my own. I am concerned about what I would do on my own if something went wrong. It might be something simple like a tick latchi...

PML · PML

Can anyone help? I have a Toyota Hiace Campervan with a plate step at the rear, (Photo attached ). I want to carry a bike which weighs 29 kgs. I'm a bit geriatric and as I'm only 152 cm tall, would find it hard to lift that weight up onto a conventional bike rack. I don't really want to carry it inside the van (r...

rusty_12 · rusty_12

Hi everyone, Brand newbie here. windsor rapid 'van with a jeep Cherokee tug. Age 60 About to retire. Going to head to "wouldn't have a clue, as long as its north" Duration of trip, permanent

lynn · lynn

Hi. I live in Bris, still work but travel on weekends and whenever i can..spent time living in Africa more recently but am back to travel our own beautiful country. When i retire i will buy a larger motorhome and live on the road...I play the African drum, called a Djembe and love music, festivals and bea...

seonau · seonau

Folks, some day i will get up and go but for now i am in heavy study mode, learning all i can, listening intently and attempting to understanding the culture of those out there so i can fulfil my dreams and not muck up too badly when the right times come. The forums are a great help to me and friendly too! A lit...

xina · xina

I know we have at least one member living in this area. Stay safe Jennifer, and any-one else who is in the vicinity. Thinking of you all, Cheers, xina.

Freespirit · Freespirit

Oh and I've changed my avatar! This one is my real dog-a chihuaha named Pookie! She'll be travelling with me.

footloose n free · footloose n free

Hi there, We are in the process of choosing a caravan. We know we want an ensuite and a van around 20ft and have been looking at Golden Eagle Eureka, Jayco, Millard and we really don't know whether one brand is better than the other. Can anyone recommend or give warnings against a certain brand? We are n...

percy · percy

thank you for your replys to both my topicson finding work and looking for vans percy

percy · percy

any sugestions on where the most common places to look for casual work along the way, as will need to top up the finances by time we leave

Freespirit · Freespirit

Haven't decked it out yet but am eager to take my first trip. I'd like to tag along with experienced nomads or head to a location where there will be some grey nomads. I'm in the blue mountains and am thinking of places quite near me like Hill End -Sofala-Bathurst-Rylestone etc. Somewhere not too far fro...

Bubs · Bubs

I think I was doing the Woolworths check-out chick thingy when I last posted! I caught up with Nannymon and TwoBob when they had a fleeting visit, and have been eating their dust since! Boy they travel fast! It was nice seeing them though. Thanks for calling in you two! That finished in early Oct and I hea...

Mike47 · Mike47

Well, haven't I been a bad boy. My only excuse for being such a poor correspondent recently is that I've been too busy enjoying myself. I have been out of range a fair bit but mainly it's because I've been laying around in the sun and concentrating on getting older one day at a time. The Gibb River Road was a...

Mike47 · Mike47

I have spent a pleasant couple of weeks in Perth, fixing up some house-keeping issues, re-registering the van, getting it and the Kia serviced, getting my (final?) tax done, getting some new specs and re-stocking the pantry and freezer. I called in to see some of my old work colleagues and copped a pro...

Profile · PML

Hi, I'm new at this. Intend to give some info on my profile - not sure if this is where I do it !? If not, perhaps someone can give me some help. Status: On my own Age: Just past retirement Dog: A Sheltie History: Had Avan until recently which I took Half way around Australia 2 years ago. Just sold it and no...

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	Happy New Year to all the solo travellers out there (Preview) Best to all of you, keep the dream alive, and keep on doing what you dreamt to do, I'm hoping when I finally pull the plug and join you all with my wife Karen and my furr babies that we can all meet up somewhere. Stay safe and healthy people.	joebee	0	461	08:51 PM Dec 31, 2009 by joebee
	Happy New Year (Preview) For the first time ever...as i was driving through a suburban street i felt a sense of lonliness....all the xmas lights in the houses, families together inside....does anyone else ever get that...the feeling went almost as soon as it came but i would hate for that feeling if i went on the road full tim...	lynn	12	1009	06:34 PM Dec 31, 2009 by lynn
	Merry Christmas. (Preview) We would like to wish all our Solo Nomad Mates.a very Happy Christmas.May the New Year bring you good health,good luck and safe travels.Cheers.Martin &Sylvia.Ibbo.	ibbo	4	686	10:17 AM Dec 28, 2009 by The Gnome
	Solo Merry Xmas (Preview) Its hard, its upsetting, but its Xmas For those that have family, go to them and enjoy. Overcome the problems The rest, we are family, its called orphans Xmas, and surprisingly celebrated everywhere. You are invited.	twobob	9	1367	10:40 PM Dec 25, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	God Rest Ye Merry Nomads (Preview) Hi folks, I've made it across the Nullarbor (again) and at the moment I'm in Ceduna which is battening down for some pretty wild weather. I'm off again in the morning heading for Port Lincoln, should be there in about 3 weeks or so. Xmas is nearly here and I want you all to know that you will be in my thoughts...	Mike47	2	1309	11:00 PM Dec 24, 2009 by seonau
	Ticks and other troubles (Preview) Hi all I am inspired by your comments and caring on this forum. I am an avid bush camper in a pop-top hiace. To date I have been travelling with a friend, but am keen to do a few trips on my own. I am concerned about what I would do on my own if something went wrong. It might be something simple like a tick latchi...	ZedJay	22	1564	03:10 PM Dec 22, 2009 by fredo
	Carrying a bike (Preview) Can anyone help? I have a Toyota Hiace Campervan with a plate step at the rear, (Photo attached ). I want to carry a bike which weighs 29 kgs. I'm a bit geriatric and as I'm only 152 cm tall, would find it hard to lift that weight up onto a conventional bike rack. I don't really want to carry it inside the van (r...	PML	19	2836	07:30 AM Dec 15, 2009 by bill12
	Hello all (Preview) Hi everyone, Brand newbie here. windsor rapid 'van with a jeep Cherokee tug. Age 60 About to retire. Going to head to "wouldn't have a clue, as long as its north" Duration of trip, permanent	rusty_12	7	1124	07:39 PM Dec 12, 2009 by fredo
	Hello to all !! (Preview) Hi. I live in Bris, still work but travel on weekends and whenever i can..spent time living in Africa more recently but am back to travel our own beautiful country. When i retire i will buy a larger motorhome and live on the road...I play the African drum, called a Djembe and love music, festivals and bea...	lynn	8	1326	02:30 AM Dec 7, 2009 by Terro
	your weekly menu (Preview) Folks, some day i will get up and go but for now i am in heavy study mode, learning all i can, listening intently and attempting to understanding the culture of those out there so i can fulfil my dreams and not muck up too badly when the right times come. The forums are a great help to me and friendly too! A lit...	seonau	12	1359	08:52 PM Dec 3, 2009 by seonau
	Blue Mountains Fires. (Preview) I know we have at least one member living in this area. Stay safe Jennifer, and any-one else who is in the vicinity. Thinking of you all, Cheers, xina.	xina	1	766	11:00 PM Nov 25, 2009 by Freespirit
	Changed my avatar (Preview) Oh and I've changed my avatar! This one is my real dog-a chihuaha named Pookie! She'll be travelling with me.	Freespirit	3	820	10:59 AM Nov 23, 2009 by Janoc
	Are you happy with your caravan? (Preview) Hi there, We are in the process of choosing a caravan. We know we want an ensuite and a van around 20ft and have been looking at Golden Eagle Eureka, Jayco, Millard and we really don't know whether one brand is better than the other. Can anyone recommend or give warnings against a certain brand? We are n...	footloose n free	13	3072	12:05 PM Nov 21, 2009 by Ossie Jan
	both topics (Preview) thank you for your replys to both my topicson finding work and looking for vans percy	percy	1	674	10:44 PM Nov 17, 2009 by xina
	looking for casual work (Preview) any sugestions on where the most common places to look for casual work along the way, as will need to top up the finances by time we leave	percy	6	5410	04:59 PM Nov 17, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	OK well I have my van and am eager to take my first trip. (Preview) Haven't decked it out yet but am eager to take my first trip. I'd like to tag along with experienced nomads or head to a location where there will be some grey nomads. I'm in the blue mountains and am thinking of places quite near me like Hill End -Sofala-Bathurst-Rylestone etc. Somewhere not too far fro...	Freespirit	6	1247	08:19 AM Nov 10, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	About time I wrote a post me thinks! (Preview) I think I was doing the Woolworths check-out chick thingy when I last posted! I caught up with Nannymon and TwoBob when they had a fleeting visit, and have been eating their dust since! Boy they travel fast! It was nice seeing them though. Thanks for calling in you two! That finished in early Oct and I hea...	Bubs	5	998	08:17 AM Nov 10, 2009 by ibbo
	TALK ABOUT SLACK! (Preview) Well, haven't I been a bad boy. My only excuse for being such a poor correspondent recently is that I've been too busy enjoying myself. I have been out of range a fair bit but mainly it's because I've been laying around in the sun and concentrating on getting older one day at a time. The Gibb River Road was a...	Mike47	4	1120	10:45 PM Nov 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	SECONDS OUT - ROUND TWO (Preview) I have spent a pleasant couple of weeks in Perth, fixing up some house-keeping issues, re-registering the van, getting it and the Kia serviced, getting my (final?) tax done, getting some new specs and re-stocking the pantry and freezer. I called in to see some of my old work colleagues and copped a pro...	Mike47	15	1332	02:23 PM Nov 8, 2009 by ibbo
	Profile (Preview) Hi, I'm new at this. Intend to give some info on my profile - not sure if this is where I do it !? If not, perhaps someone can give me some help. Status: On my own Age: Just past retirement Dog: A Sheltie History: Had Avan until recently which I took Half way around Australia 2 years ago. Just sold it and no...	PML	11	1718	10:08 PM Oct 18, 2009 by Cruising Granny
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