Solo Grey Nomads

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... A smidgin of my recent life

Cheers - John

pjwilco · pjwilco

Hi. i have been lurking on these pages for awhile but now I am ready to come out with my questions. My plan is to hit the highway towards the end of May 2015 as a solo traveller. My husband has too many commitments to come with me so I have decided to do this on my own. I have an Avan Aliner and a suitable tow vehic...

dogsnme · dogsnme

New fruit n veggie shop at Apple Tree creek between free camp and pub. Called "The Pip Shop". Mostly local stuff. Went there yesterday. Save going into town. Pretty good value.

BRAGGABB · BRAGGABB

I am heading of to WA in July with my dogs. Dose anyone know of a safe Camp Spot dog friendly between Dubbo and Little Topar. Thanks

shekon · shekon

I am champing at the bit again. After house sitting for 5 weeks and currently staying with friends for a few days, I cannot wait to hit the road again. It is awful as I sit here catching up with friends and enjoying their hospitality, and all I can think of is, how many more sleeps before I leave. It sounds so...

spida · spida

Back at Greens for a few days then down to Melbourne to change caravans. Exciting times. Lunch yesterday with Shekon & Frangipani. Lovely to catch up girls. Thank you -- Edited by spida on Tuesday 14th of April 2015 09:52:42 AM

Tassie Tiger · Tassie Tiger

Hello all, I joined the forum in Jan 2013 before heading off on what turned into a 7 month trip. Back at home in Tasmania atm. Thinking of heading off in July for a few months. North to Longreach via Dubbo, Lightning Ridge and places in between then perhaps to the coast before heading into NSW and ACT. W...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Had the injections at Eidsvold on Tuesday morning and set off for Gracemere by around 10am, driving through Monto I decided to see if Sarg was home. He is volunteering for Blazeaid and staying at the Monto Showgrounds was surprised to see him at home and caught up with him and Colleen who is also volunte...

LuiandRuby · LuiandRuby

I am a Brisbane newbie to this forum and have quietly watched all the advice put out there by the experienced nomads. Much appreciated. It is now time to "suck it and see". I will start off with some small trips, the first up to Gladstone and then back down inland visiting a few places mention...

my van · my van

The hours do drag along slowly during a restless night. A hot cuppa tea and a thick slice of fruit cake , yep .... that helps i tried a few nips of ginger ale and whiskey but that started to lead to a bad habit... I put the brakes on that . There must be some sleep provoking activity ? Arousing the brain too...

escape-artist · escape-artist

As an intending solo traveller, I would like some opinions on what vehicle to go for. Firstly, it will be-come my permanent home, so must be comfortable enough to live and relax in. I am coming up to 70, but still considered in good condition and young for my age (aren't we all). Secondly, I will want it s...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Enough has been said about the daily kayak paddle and hunt for red claw but it is part of my daily life now and I am accumulating a few in the freezer ready fo another meal. The bank where I can paddle to easily is becoming choked with weeds and I am moving steadily further round resulting in a longer paddle....

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Waited for Jamies grocery delivery service to buy a pumpkin to use as bait for the red claw. Needed my biggest knife to make any impression on the pumpkin but eventually cut a quarter and then smaller pieces. Took till almost 12am to set off to check the nets when I found that pumpkin will last for at least...

halfpint · halfpint

Arrived in Tassie yesterday off the boat, not driving though my daughter drove. In Launceston with my niece for a week.going to market today. Camper getting gearbox fixed while away, all good

Loki · Loki

Family obligations, sold the van, but travel is in the blood. So, on my annual migration to Brisbane, I wanted to see Cape Arid, Goblin Swamp and relatives in Perth, WA. And I did. I fitted my car with a spare AGM battery, DC to DC charger, 12V fridge/freezer, solar panel, tent, self-inflating air ma...

my van · my van

I am looking for some active people to help me do some sorting and tidying up some gardening also, in Rocky. .... Gracemere About a week work at most but maybe less Can camp here for a week or a bit longer If people wish. I am Not able to walk much these days . Any help much appreciated. cheers from P...

halfpint · halfpint

Not good news to find out I got breast cancer for the second time in the same breast, after 13 yrs. Not good. After lots of thought & talks with family I decided the breasts had to go. Tears every day up to Thursday going into hospital, all went well. Home now at my daughter's with lots of love around me,...

jules47 · jules47

Happy belated birthday to a truly lovely lady - Patty (AKA halfpint) - hope you had a lovely day, and many, many more to come. See you soon, somewherexx

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

OK everything has been done and I am ready at last to pump up the kayak, the pump has been charged for the regulation minimum 10 hours. Having read once again the pump up procedures I am ready to start and all goes well and the kayak is ready for the dam. It is not heavy and I can easily carry it down to the dam fr...

spida · spida

Managed to scare myself silly yesterday by going up Jacobs Ladder on Ben Lomond. Cannot believe this road is access to the ski fields! Single lane, no where to pass - unless on the hairpin, up traffic has to give way to down - so what? - I would have had to BACK down the road!!!! No safety barriers. I do not ha...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Rocky's first quarter 2015... (Preview) Gday... A smidgin of my recent life Cheers - John	rockylizard	8	1280	09:06 AM Apr 19, 2015 by Cupie
	Questions from a new Solo traveller to be and any advice you can give before I head off to the great open spaces? (Preview) Hi. i have been lurking on these pages for awhile but now I am ready to come out with my questions. My plan is to hit the highway towards the end of May 2015 as a solo traveller. My husband has too many commitments to come with me so I have decided to do this on my own. I have an Avan Aliner and a suitable tow vehic...	pjwilco	27	2120	07:17 PM Apr 18, 2015 by dogbox
	Farm fruit n veggies, (Preview) New fruit n veggie shop at Apple Tree creek between free camp and pub. Called "The Pip Shop". Mostly local stuff. Went there yesterday. Save going into town. Pretty good value.	dogsnme	3	872	05:16 PM Apr 17, 2015 by Happywanderer
	Safe camp Spot (Preview) I am heading of to WA in July with my dogs. Dose anyone know of a safe Camp Spot dog friendly between Dubbo and Little Topar. Thanks	BRAGGABB	1	971	09:02 AM Apr 17, 2015 by Possum3
	Looking forward to hitting the road again. (Preview) I am champing at the bit again. After house sitting for 5 weeks and currently staying with friends for a few days, I cannot wait to hit the road again. It is awful as I sit here catching up with friends and enjoying their hospitality, and all I can think of is, how many more sleeps before I leave. It sounds so...	shekon	8	1239	08:20 PM Apr 16, 2015 by halfpint
	Spida here too (Preview) Back at Greens for a few days then down to Melbourne to change caravans. Exciting times. Lunch yesterday with Shekon & Frangipani. Lovely to catch up girls. Thank you -- Edited by spida on Tuesday 14th of April 2015 09:52:42 AM	spida	3	745	09:38 AM Apr 16, 2015 by spida
	Getting Itchy Feet Again (Preview) Hello all, I joined the forum in Jan 2013 before heading off on what turned into a 7 month trip. Back at home in Tasmania atm. Thinking of heading off in July for a few months. North to Longreach via Dubbo, Lightning Ridge and places in between then perhaps to the coast before heading into NSW and ACT. W...	Tassie Tiger	5	903	08:11 PM Apr 15, 2015 by Dougwe
	Goings on at Gracemere. (Preview) Had the injections at Eidsvold on Tuesday morning and set off for Gracemere by around 10am, driving through Monto I decided to see if Sarg was home. He is volunteering for Blazeaid and staying at the Monto Showgrounds was surprised to see him at home and caught up with him and Colleen who is also volunte...	yeoeleven	23	2118	08:58 PM Apr 11, 2015 by yeoeleven
	Starting out (Preview) I am a Brisbane newbie to this forum and have quietly watched all the advice put out there by the experienced nomads. Much appreciated. It is now time to "suck it and see". I will start off with some small trips, the first up to Gladstone and then back down inland visiting a few places mention...	LuiandRuby	2	680	03:27 PM Apr 10, 2015 by Dougwe
	A good tonic for a sleepless night (Preview) The hours do drag along slowly during a restless night. A hot cuppa tea and a thick slice of fruit cake , yep .... that helps i tried a few nips of ginger ale and whiskey but that started to lead to a bad habit... I put the brakes on that . There must be some sleep provoking activity ? Arousing the brain too...	my van	9	1603	12:39 PM Apr 6, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	As an intended Solo Traveller (Preview) As an intending solo traveller, I would like some opinions on what vehicle to go for. Firstly, it will be-come my permanent home, so must be comfortable enough to live and relax in. I am coming up to 70, but still considered in good condition and young for my age (aren't we all). Secondly, I will want it s...	escape-artist	10	1640	04:05 PM Apr 5, 2015 by wendyv
	Leaving Wuruma for Gracemere (Preview) Enough has been said about the daily kayak paddle and hunt for red claw but it is part of my daily life now and I am accumulating a few in the freezer ready fo another meal. The bank where I can paddle to easily is becoming choked with weeds and I am moving steadily further round resulting in a longer paddle....	yeoeleven	6	1372	09:40 PM Mar 31, 2015 by yeoeleven
	Another week at Wuruma Dam (Preview) Waited for Jamies grocery delivery service to buy a pumpkin to use as bait for the red claw. Needed my biggest knife to make any impression on the pumpkin but eventually cut a quarter and then smaller pieces. Took till almost 12am to set off to check the nets when I found that pumpkin will last for at least...	yeoeleven	19	2092	09:17 AM Mar 31, 2015 by Dougwe
	halfpint in Tassie (Preview) Arrived in Tassie yesterday off the boat, not driving though my daughter drove. In Launceston with my niece for a week.going to market today. Camper getting gearbox fixed while away, all good	halfpint	5	702	09:51 AM Mar 30, 2015 by spida
	GN (temp) (Preview) Family obligations, sold the van, but travel is in the blood. So, on my annual migration to Brisbane, I wanted to see Cape Arid, Goblin Swamp and relatives in Perth, WA. And I did. I fitted my car with a spare AGM battery, DC to DC charger, 12V fridge/freezer, solar panel, tent, self-inflating air ma...	Loki	2	846	08:28 PM Mar 29, 2015 by Loki
	Help needed (Preview) I am looking for some active people to help me do some sorting and tidying up some gardening also, in Rocky. .... Gracemere About a week work at most but maybe less Can camp here for a week or a bit longer If people wish. I am Not able to walk much these days . Any help much appreciated. cheers from P...	my van	4	1162	08:38 PM Mar 28, 2015 by Happywanderer
	not so good news (Preview) Not good news to find out I got breast cancer for the second time in the same breast, after 13 yrs. Not good. After lots of thought & talks with family I decided the breasts had to go. Tears every day up to Thursday going into hospital, all went well. Home now at my daughter's with lots of love around me,...	halfpint	27	2232	11:08 AM Mar 27, 2015 by Phil C
	Happy birthday Halfpint! (Preview) Happy belated birthday to a truly lovely lady - Patty (AKA halfpint) - hope you had a lovely day, and many, many more to come. See you soon, somewherexx	jules47	5	671	12:06 PM Mar 25, 2015 by the rocket
	The Kayak (Preview) OK everything has been done and I am ready at last to pump up the kayak, the pump has been charged for the regulation minimum 10 hours. Having read once again the pump up procedures I am ready to start and all goes well and the kayak is ready for the dam. It is not heavy and I can easily carry it down to the dam fr...	yeoeleven	17	1937	08:11 PM Mar 24, 2015 by Dunmowin
	Jacobs Ladder (Preview) Managed to scare myself silly yesterday by going up Jacobs Ladder on Ben Lomond. Cannot believe this road is access to the ski fields! Single lane, no where to pass - unless on the hairpin, up traffic has to give way to down - so what? - I would have had to BACK down the road!!!! No safety barriers. I do not ha...	spida	14	2527	10:51 PM Mar 20, 2015 by Dunmowin
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