Solo Grey Nomads

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

I have just updated the blog with photos and posts, unfortunately since I was so far behind it has taken so long that I now lack the time to duplicate the posts here. For those interested in my progress there are several new posts that can be accessed from my signature link. I am now in Broome and hope to kee...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

The best laid plans sometimes go astray, I commented previously about the van boiling in Coral Bay whilst reversing in the back tracks well it was running hot on the way to Exmouth so I took it in to be checked out the radiator and the rest of the cooling system seemed not to have a problem but the radiator c...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Setting off early to get to Denham around 150kms in good time to make a booking at one of the 4 campsites at Shark Bay where you can stay one night free, we looked at the sites and decided that Eagle Bluff was the pick with its sandy beach and easy access. Before arriving in Denham we looked at Shelley Beach w...

gypsy rover · gypsy rover

Hi my name is Chris (Christine) and I am hoping to hit the road in a couple of months as a solo traveller. I have a 1998 Winnebago Freeway and have almost finished bringing her up to date with all the latest techo stuff. It has been 2 years since she was on the road and it has been a long and frustrating wait,...

billeeeeeee · billeeeeeee

Howdyeeeeee ,all U fruit loops, B Boomers,Nomads, ect ect ect, well have been staying at Stotts Island reserve,(free camp) up from murwillumbah for a couple of days, now at Kyogle, for a few days, spent an amazing day at Nimbin,( but we did not inhale ) Heading back to Brissie for a few days then headi...

Pirongia · Pirongia

Hi - Mike here. A Yorkshire Pom resident in New Zealand. I am intending travelling to Adelaide at the end of May to become a Grey Nomad for a number of weeks. My transport is not a Camper or Caravan but a Bicycle. Yes a Bicycle a 'Surly Long Haul Trucker'. Will be leaving Adelaide at the beginn...

Gypsyjan · Gypsyjan

Hi there My name is Jan I am a 53 yr old lady looking to be someone's Companion whether it be Female or Male to go around OZ.I have a clean drivers License but can't drive in City or lge Town trafic.I love the Nomad life and can't settle to living in a flat again.I am based in Tuncurry but can be on the road with a...

jonathan · jonathan

.. we've arrived and staying at Premer tonight .. great little spot .. Nu-one / Shady & Me / Jonathan .. tomorrow .. Chaffey Dam .. hopefully ! Jon -- Edited by jonathan on Tuesday 10th of April 2012 06:48:58 PM

Lynnie · Lynnie

I am delighted to be able to report that I arrived home safely at 9:20 this evening, along with my ute and new slide on camper. I reckon it has grown since I previously looked at it! And I backed the ute up under the camper myself (but with the vendor and his son guiding me of course). I will post photo/s tomor...

Wild Dingo · Wild Dingo

Yep Im about to set forth on new adventures and journies into places not travelled for over 30 years! FREEDOM!!! Just before I up and left Broome a couple of months back I went and bought a bus and named her "Me Lady"... a fine figured lady she is too!!! A lovely 94 mdl Nissan Civilian... ooh sh...

dawa · dawa

Just got my new centerlink card and it is marked......"no fixed address" i am a gypsy Dawa

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

After a second tour Steven still didnt get to snorkel with a whale shark but we left Coral Bay Thursday morning as planned and set off for Exmouth 153kms away. We needed to stock up with groceries after spending three days longer in Coral Bay than expected then off to Yardie Creek Camps6 #485 the furthes...

jonathan · jonathan

Just lookin' to say "hi" .. where'd you get to to Lilly ? Jon

dawa · dawa

http://drenea.blogspot.com.au/ look what was up the tree by my campsite Dawa

dawa · dawa

I met a woman yesterday who had sold everything up. Bought a mazda busto full fill her dream of travelling........she hated it and in 3 months had bought another house and stopped all but for short 2 week forays. Now me on the other hand who ratherrushed in owing to9 high rent and neighbor problems have...

yeoeleven · yeoeleven

Another wonderful place, no cheap camping but that is what you get in prime tourist locations. Drove through the morning towards Coral Bay with a view to staying at 9 mile beach at the Cardabia Homestead, this was listed in a camping book that Steven had previously bought. We were unable to find the hom...

vanman · vanman

The question came up as to what a solo traveller does when they reach the end of their travelling life and need to settle somewhere? I am presuming that the solo or couple, have sold their property etc. and only have their mobile home plus maybe thier tow vehicle. Some have suggested renting in a small to...

dawa · dawa

Hello: If I were setting out from scratch again I would get a small Van and a ute rather than the camper. The van would give me adequate living space while the ute would give me a place to put all the other 'things'. This lifestyle is fantastic and my years of camping trips have prepared me for some of it....

fireheart · fireheart

Is it true that caravans and motorhomes are required to enter a weighbridge if it is opened? I was wondering if there are facilities available for people to actually weigh their rigs before setting of in order to comply to all standards. I was not aware that was something that had to be done until readin...

PeterS · PeterS

Have finished my last working day! Now I can really get stuck into getting ready to move on with my travels. Feels strange knowing I don't have to go towork ever again! Just waiting on house to finalise and then it's TIME

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Karijini and on. (Preview) I have just updated the blog with photos and posts, unfortunately since I was so far behind it has taken so long that I now lack the time to duplicate the posts here. For those interested in my progress there are several new posts that can be accessed from my signature link. I am now in Broome and hope to kee...	yeoeleven	2	809	06:09 AM May 1, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Not everything goes to plan (Preview) The best laid plans sometimes go astray, I commented previously about the van boiling in Coral Bay whilst reversing in the back tracks well it was running hot on the way to Exmouth so I took it in to be checked out the radiator and the rest of the cooling system seemed not to have a problem but the radiator c...	yeoeleven	5	1088	08:46 PM Apr 30, 2012 by yeoeleven
	Arrived at Monkey Mia (Preview) Setting off early to get to Denham around 150kms in good time to make a booking at one of the 4 campsites at Shark Bay where you can stay one night free, we looked at the sites and decided that Eagle Bluff was the pick with its sandy beach and easy access. Before arriving in Denham we looked at Shelley Beach w...	yeoeleven	8	1421	12:06 AM Apr 30, 2012 by spida
	Another Solo Newbie ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi my name is Chris (Christine) and I am hoping to hit the road in a couple of months as a solo traveller. I have a 1998 Winnebago Freeway and have almost finished bringing her up to date with all the latest techo stuff. It has been 2 years since she was on the road and it has been a long and frustrating wait,...	gypsy rover	42	4821	09:33 PM Apr 29, 2012 by gypsy rover
	Greetings and Salutations, Earthlings............ (Preview) Howdyeeeeee ,all U fruit loops, B Boomers,Nomads, ect ect ect, well have been staying at Stotts Island reserve,(free camp) up from murwillumbah for a couple of days, now at Kyogle, for a few days, spent an amazing day at Nimbin,( but we did not inhale ) Heading back to Brissie for a few days then headi...	billeeeeeee	5	1030	02:21 AM Apr 29, 2012 by Happywanderer
	A Solo Newby - Doing it a Different Way (Preview) Hi - Mike here. A Yorkshire Pom resident in New Zealand. I am intending travelling to Adelaide at the end of May to become a Grey Nomad for a number of weeks. My transport is not a Camper or Caravan but a Bicycle. Yes a Bicycle a 'Surly Long Haul Trucker'. Will be leaving Adelaide at the beginn...	Pirongia	21	1438	06:12 PM Apr 28, 2012 by _wombat_
	NEED TO GET ON THE ROAD (Preview) Hi there My name is Jan I am a 53 yr old lady looking to be someone's Companion whether it be Female or Male to go around OZ.I have a clean drivers License but can't drive in City or lge Town trafic.I love the Nomad life and can't settle to living in a flat again.I am based in Tuncurry but can be on the road with a...	Gypsyjan	5	1235	11:57 PM Apr 27, 2012 by Gypsyjan
	*** 3 GN's on the road .. (Preview) .. we've arrived and staying at Premer tonight .. great little spot .. Nu-one / Shady & Me / Jonathan .. tomorrow .. Chaffey Dam .. hopefully ! Jon -- Edited by jonathan on Tuesday 10th of April 2012 06:48:58 PM	jonathan	20	1445	02:11 AM Apr 27, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Lynnie's Rig (Preview) I am delighted to be able to report that I arrived home safely at 9:20 this evening, along with my ute and new slide on camper. I reckon it has grown since I previously looked at it! And I backed the ute up under the camper myself (but with the vendor and his son guiding me of course). I will post photo/s tomor...	Lynnie	19	1651	04:21 AM Apr 26, 2012 by Mary
	New solo flight about to set forth!! (Preview) Yep Im about to set forth on new adventures and journies into places not travelled for over 30 years! FREEDOM!!! Just before I up and left Broome a couple of months back I went and bought a bus and named her "Me Lady"... a fine figured lady she is too!!! A lovely 94 mdl Nissan Civilian... ooh sh...	Wild Dingo	16	3274	03:08 PM Apr 25, 2012 by peacewalker
	it is official (Preview) Just got my new centerlink card and it is marked......"no fixed address" i am a gypsy Dawa	dawa	5	919	04:03 PM Apr 24, 2012 by gypsy rover
	Exmouth & Cape Range National Park (Preview) After a second tour Steven still didnt get to snorkel with a whale shark but we left Coral Bay Thursday morning as planned and set off for Exmouth 153kms away. We needed to stock up with groceries after spending three days longer in Coral Bay than expected then off to Yardie Creek Camps6 #485 the furthes...	yeoeleven	5	2892	06:26 PM Apr 23, 2012 by scotia59
	.. I think Lilly's on the road somewhere .. (Preview) Just lookin' to say "hi" .. where'd you get to to Lilly ? Jon	jonathan	16	1539	05:32 AM Apr 23, 2012 by Happywanderer
	today (Preview) http://drenea.blogspot.com.au/ look what was up the tree by my campsite Dawa	dawa	28	2040	07:15 PM Apr 21, 2012 by Sheba
	the difference (Preview) I met a woman yesterday who had sold everything up. Bought a mazda busto full fill her dream of travelling........she hated it and in 3 months had bought another house and stopped all but for short 2 week forays. Now me on the other hand who ratherrushed in owing to9 high rent and neighbor problems have...	dawa	13	1213	03:10 AM Apr 20, 2012 by dogbox
	Coral Bay (Preview) Another wonderful place, no cheap camping but that is what you get in prime tourist locations. Drove through the morning towards Coral Bay with a view to staying at 9 mile beach at the Cardabia Homestead, this was listed in a camping book that Steven had previously bought. We were unable to find the hom...	yeoeleven	11	4380	02:31 AM Apr 18, 2012 by jules47
	Solo Travellers (Preview) The question came up as to what a solo traveller does when they reach the end of their travelling life and need to settle somewhere? I am presuming that the solo or couple, have sold their property etc. and only have their mobile home plus maybe thier tow vehicle. Some have suggested renting in a small to...	vanman	17	1564	01:15 AM Apr 18, 2012 by Beth54
	IF.......hind sight (Preview) Hello: If I were setting out from scratch again I would get a small Van and a ute rather than the camper. The van would give me adequate living space while the ute would give me a place to put all the other 'things'. This lifestyle is fantastic and my years of camping trips have prepared me for some of it....	dawa	9	2633	05:14 PM Apr 15, 2012 by dawa
	Weigh bridges. (Preview) Is it true that caravans and motorhomes are required to enter a weighbridge if it is opened? I was wondering if there are facilities available for people to actually weigh their rigs before setting of in order to comply to all standards. I was not aware that was something that had to be done until readin...	fireheart	7	1130	08:27 AM Apr 13, 2012 by gold dandelion
	Officially an unemployed BUM (Preview) Have finished my last working day! Now I can really get stuck into getting ready to move on with my travels. Feels strange knowing I don't have to go towork ever again! Just waiting on house to finalise and then it's TIME	PeterS	18	1980	02:18 AM Apr 13, 2012 by Clyde Camel
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