Solo Grey Nomads

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

I searched for previous posts about Skype and the last was in 2010 so I am bringing up the subject again. There are many uses for Skype in ringing mobiles and landlines at a cost but that is not what I am in interested in, I would like to be able to talk to other Grey Nomads face to face if they are on line at the s...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/borden-recreation-...

dawa · dawa

Chest type or upright. Any advantages with either sort using it 24/7 I am leaning towards the upright at this point. Has anyone used both types thank you Dawa

Campfire · Campfire

Hi Everyone, My Samsung won't let me access this forum,won't acknowledge my log in ID either. I'd put my laptop in storage but had to get it out now so I could find out how you all are and where you're travelling. I was overseas for a while visiting my son then came back to do a quick trip to Kalgoorlie and bac...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Moved on to Greens Lake Camps6 #475 and called into Shepparton to catch up with my shopping list, blown the budget big time but won't be able to spend for a while so will easily catch up. No site fees and no driving will improve the finances easily over a couple weeks. Arrived early afternoon setting up by...

spida · spida

Found a lovely spot and very friendly neighbours at Lake Chaffey south of Tamworth. Was heading to Nundle but will drop the van off and stay a few days I have decided - only $2 per day. Toilet I gather - will go for a walk tomorrow o check it out. Wind and rain a bit today but a beautiful calm evening and the lak...

Esperian · Esperian

Looks like the damned "Murphy's Law" loves to strike at the least expected time. I was looking forward to go with my old caravan. But when I got finally seriously working with her, I found, the damned white-ants got to it. Most of the roof is literally eaten away inside. The van stood for some...

jimbo · jimbo

Back on the 5Th Sept whilst I was in Gladstone Qld I did the wrong thing and Parked in a Bike Area (Motor) I was fines $ 44.00 In which I paid 2 hours Later at the Office of Infringements...They withdrew the Monies on the 7Th Sept 2012 and Now they have sent me another one for the same fine...Now I am dealin...

dawa · dawa

The wind these last days has been really strong. Fortunatly I had bought more rope in town and had some large pegs that I purchased awhile ago. Tied and pegged and checked and re-checked and . . . . . going to buy a small sledge ? hammer. One of those heavier square ones Dawa

Duh · Duh

As the subject says, anyone heard or seen from Jonathon lately?

bill12 · bill12

Just spent the night on the foreshore at Redcliffe, Qld. Lovely place, the Council has down a treat with a salt water pool, many barbys, cold showers(couldn't find hot ones).The markets on Sunday morn were great, and lots of birdlife. Saw a pair of falcons, and top knot pidgeons, plus fed the local mag...

extreme potato · extreme potato

I need a break! Retirement can be so exhausting. I thought I'd head a short distance north of Brisbane for a fortnight or so, no further than bundaberg. Any suggestions for somewhere cheap to stay, grassy and cool? Free camping would be wonderful but sometmes there aren't many options. I don't want to...

Sheba · Sheba

Met Rockylizard today, and had a very enjoyable few hours of conversation. Great to meet people who share similar interests. Thank you so much John. Gave me a real lift to meet you. Cheers, Sheba.

such is life · such is life

Hi all, kind of new at this ( have travel to WA and Qld in my van ) Thinking about end of December , have check on the spirit of Tasmania price's. Now need to have Half a plan on what to do and where to go, I like fishing, golf, and I do archery, there is no time limit and I am on my own. I think free camping a must, but...

turbopete · turbopete

Had a very pleasant few days at Paradise Bch despite a couple of windy days,,,,,tho good to do not much till the sun came out for Sunday and Monday last,,,,,enormous seas no good for fishing,,but my B/C dog enjoyed the ball on the beach,,,, am planning to take off for parts as yet unknown in Feb 13...

Loki · Loki

I am in the Snowy Mountains, working my way from Tumut through to Jindabilly, then heading south for the remainder. There are some really good camps along the way from Tumut, but the first one, #775 (all numbers from the Camps6 Book) Log Bridge Creek Camp was a bit steep and not quite as flat as the photo...

jules47 · jules47

Many thanks to Helen (Esmeralda) who came and picked us up today, for a drive to Portsea and Sorrento - the weather was not good, cold and rain - but ce's la vie - scenery was spectacular - and our chauffer driven trip was great. Thanks again, Helen, - see you next time!!

bill12 · bill12

Am at 1770 at the moment . Decided to take two weeks off as thing are quiet on Magnetic island. Been a reasonable trip expept for aminor bingle with a servo awning, and headwinds all the way down. Had look at Boynedale bush camp. Grat except no phone or broadband. Looks greta for fishing, but didn,t bring...

dawa · dawa

I am camping by a channel and the weather is hot. sitting with my swollen feet in the channel in the evenings. Dawa

billeeeeeee · billeeeeeee

Salutation ,excited Nomads,,,,,,,one more week,, then off to Tassie,,,,,,,,Any more excited ,and ill pee my pants,,,,,,,,Billeeeeeee

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Skype ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I searched for previous posts about Skype and the last was in 2010 so I am bringing up the subject again. There are many uses for Skype in ringing mobiles and landlines at a cost but that is not what I am in interested in, I would like to be able to talk to other Grey Nomads face to face if they are on line at the s...	yeoeleven	31	2914	11:37 AM Nov 16, 2012 by Esperian
	Looking back on my energetic 75th year (Preview) http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/borden-recreation-...	yeoeleven	11	2037	05:57 PM Nov 15, 2012 by Esperian
	another fridge question (Preview) Chest type or upright. Any advantages with either sort using it 24/7 I am leaning towards the upright at this point. Has anyone used both types thank you Dawa	dawa	20	2033	06:16 PM Nov 15, 2012 by dawa
	My Samsung won't let me access GN Forum ! (Preview) Hi Everyone, My Samsung won't let me access this forum,won't acknowledge my log in ID either. I'd put my laptop in storage but had to get it out now so I could find out how you all are and where you're travelling. I was overseas for a while visiting my son then came back to do a quick trip to Kalgoorlie and bac...	Campfire	11	1455	10:19 PM Nov 14, 2012 by gunnago
	Green's Lake ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Moved on to Greens Lake Camps6 #475 and called into Shepparton to catch up with my shopping list, blown the budget big time but won't be able to spend for a while so will easily catch up. No site fees and no driving will improve the finances easily over a couple weeks. Arrived early afternoon setting up by...	yeoeleven	70	6998	05:18 AM Nov 12, 2012 by yeoeleven
	Lake Chaffey NSW (Preview) Found a lovely spot and very friendly neighbours at Lake Chaffey south of Tamworth. Was heading to Nundle but will drop the van off and stay a few days I have decided - only $2 per day. Toilet I gather - will go for a walk tomorrow o check it out. Wind and rain a bit today but a beautiful calm evening and the lak...	spida	3	896	07:13 PM Nov 11, 2012 by spida
	Murphy's Law... (Preview) Looks like the damned "Murphy's Law" loves to strike at the least expected time. I was looking forward to go with my old caravan. But when I got finally seriously working with her, I found, the damned white-ants got to it. Most of the roof is literally eaten away inside. The van stood for some...	Esperian	5	1061	03:58 AM Nov 11, 2012 by jules47
	Infringment Notice (Preview) Back on the 5Th Sept whilst I was in Gladstone Qld I did the wrong thing and Parked in a Bike Area (Motor) I was fines $ 44.00 In which I paid 2 hours Later at the Office of Infringements...They withdrew the Monies on the 7Th Sept 2012 and Now they have sent me another one for the same fine...Now I am dealin...	jimbo	19	1684	09:46 PM Nov 10, 2012 by 03_troopy
	wind ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The wind these last days has been really strong. Fortunatly I had bought more rope in town and had some large pegs that I purchased awhile ago. Tied and pegged and checked and re-checked and . . . . . going to buy a small sledge ? hammer. One of those heavier square ones Dawa	dawa	32	3096	03:45 AM Nov 7, 2012 by oldboar
	Jonathon ? Anyone seen or heard from him lately? (Preview) As the subject says, anyone heard or seen from Jonathon lately?	Duh	10	1115	08:57 PM Nov 6, 2012 by Duh
	Redcliffe,Qld (Preview) Just spent the night on the foreshore at Redcliffe, Qld. Lovely place, the Council has down a treat with a salt water pool, many barbys, cold showers(couldn't find hot ones).The markets on Sunday morn were great, and lots of birdlife. Saw a pair of falcons, and top knot pidgeons, plus fed the local mag...	bill12	10	2413	03:21 AM Nov 6, 2012 by Jack Mac
	Running away (Preview) I need a break! Retirement can be so exhausting. I thought I'd head a short distance north of Brisbane for a fortnight or so, no further than bundaberg. Any suggestions for somewhere cheap to stay, grassy and cool? Free camping would be wonderful but sometmes there aren't many options. I don't want to...	extreme potato	9	1675	05:38 PM Nov 5, 2012 by the rocket
	Met another GN today. (Preview) Met Rockylizard today, and had a very enjoyable few hours of conversation. Great to meet people who share similar interests. Thank you so much John. Gave me a real lift to meet you. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	1	837	06:02 AM Nov 5, 2012 by rockylizard
	thinking of going to Tasmania (Preview) Hi all, kind of new at this ( have travel to WA and Qld in my van ) Thinking about end of December , have check on the spirit of Tasmania price's. Now need to have Half a plan on what to do and where to go, I like fishing, golf, and I do archery, there is no time limit and I am on my own. I think free camping a must, but...	such is life	14	1109	02:04 AM Nov 5, 2012 by jules47
	Paradise Beach (Preview) Had a very pleasant few days at Paradise Bch despite a couple of windy days,,,,,tho good to do not much till the sun came out for Sunday and Monday last,,,,,enormous seas no good for fishing,,but my B/C dog enjoyed the ball on the beach,,,, am planning to take off for parts as yet unknown in Feb 13...	turbopete	0	668	01:53 PM Nov 2, 2012 by turbopete
	Snowy Mountains (Preview) I am in the Snowy Mountains, working my way from Tumut through to Jindabilly, then heading south for the remainder. There are some really good camps along the way from Tumut, but the first one, #775 (all numbers from the Camps6 Book) Log Bridge Creek Camp was a bit steep and not quite as flat as the photo...	Loki	4	1129	09:33 PM Nov 1, 2012 by QueenKombi
	A GN Good Friend (Preview) Many thanks to Helen (Esmeralda) who came and picked us up today, for a drive to Portsea and Sorrento - the weather was not good, cold and rain - but ce's la vie - scenery was spectacular - and our chauffer driven trip was great. Thanks again, Helen, - see you next time!!	jules47	14	1119	05:49 PM Oct 31, 2012 by jules47
	1770 Agnes Waters (Preview) Am at 1770 at the moment . Decided to take two weeks off as thing are quiet on Magnetic island. Been a reasonable trip expept for aminor bingle with a servo awning, and headwinds all the way down. Had look at Boynedale bush camp. Grat except no phone or broadband. Looks greta for fishing, but didn,t bring...	bill12	1	814	05:42 PM Oct 31, 2012 by blaze
	by a channel (Preview) I am camping by a channel and the weather is hot. sitting with my swollen feet in the channel in the evenings. Dawa	dawa	4	796	12:26 AM Oct 31, 2012 by dawa
	one more week,,,,,,,,,,,,, (Preview) Salutation ,excited Nomads,,,,,,,one more week,, then off to Tassie,,,,,,,,Any more excited ,and ill pee my pants,,,,,,,,Billeeeeeee	billeeeeeee	25	1446	12:15 AM Oct 31, 2012 by billeeeeeee
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