"I digress ..."

Dougwe · Dougwe

Dougwe · Dougwe

I found this photo of my much younger days -- Edited by Dougwe on Saturday 5th of August 2023 08:35:56 AM

yobarr · yobarr

Many country towns that I visit in my travels are slowly dying, and many of their resudents are trying hard to make a living. Because if this I spend a lot more money there than I need to, stocking up on higher priced food at corner shops, having breakfast in cafes and roadhouses instead of cooking my ow...

Possum3 · Possum3

At most campfire gatherings of GN's the main topic of discussion is the up-coming Referendum, commonly called the Voice Referendum. To me as a moderately educated person, I believe that the debate on how to comprehend and fill out Ballots (without offering advice on the " No or Yes" question) is a val...

Gundog · Gundog

Until today I didnt realy put much thought into this new phenomenon of people being forced to live in alternate accomadation. The caravan park we lived in in the Whitsundays generally had half a dozen people living full time in a caravan, during the grey nomad and harvest season that would swell to a do...

Gundog · Gundog

https://www.9news.com.au/technology/3g-network-shutdown-australia-when-does-it-happen-who-does-it-affect-telstra-optus-vodafone-explained/499635b2-f49d-4ba5-8aa8-15adfb224754?ref=BP_RSS_ninenews_0_in-a-year--3-million-phones-and-other-devices-will-st...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi everyone, Just another reminder that our forum rules prohibit discussion of politics and religion. This policy was put in place as experience has shown that these topics can lead to bad feelings and this is, above all, a positive forum intended primarily for the discussion of various aspects of t...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-22/long-tan-vietnam-veteran-harry-smith-dies/102761072

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

A member asked me a question, in the Politicisation of banks post, which has unfortunately been closed QuestionTony Bev wrote: I simply refuse to use any self service checkout machine, as they are doing someone out of a job How do you get on at the petrol station?IzaAnswerIn any town which has bot...

yobarr · yobarr

Can anybody help identify this piece of equipment that is on display in a WA small town museum? The old chap who volunteers at the museum says that he's been trying for years to identify it. The handles are about 18 (450mm) long and one appears to be adjustable in length, but there is a strange hook on th...

Dick0 · Dick0

Rather curious, I find, how many Grey Nomads do not identify by First Name on this Forum and choose to remain "Anonymous" behind Avatars and Pseudonyms. I tend to seek a First Name when responding to posts, but hey, I may be old school.

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-19/victoria-commonwealth-games-compensation-settlement/102750854

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Quote: Phillip Adams. As a kid my parents forced me to play sport for many years. A few times a week training in the cold & rain, then matches on the weekend, often also covered in mud, numerous injuries & the occasional concussion. Misery at every level & extreme OH&S issues. Never...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Last night I had the absolute pleasure to watch the game with France.One of the best games I have ever seen, and that includes the Premier League and the men's team. Wife and I lived everyone of those penalties with them. The only thing that would gladden my heart more would be to meet with the Poms and do t...

Gundog · Gundog

We have packed up our van , in reddiness to depart our CP home in the Whitsundays where we have lived since February 2020 at the onset of the Wu-flu.. Because of my partners medical condition has come to the end of physical intervention, therefore will rely on drug's to stave off the end. But the reason fo...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

msg · msg

Why is Everyone Quitting RV Life? A SHOCKING Admission - YouTube I think this lady speaks some truth though I don't think everyone is quitting RV life. However, I think there is a certain "changing of the guard" if you like. Speaking personally, I haven't been on the road since before the start of Covi...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	ANTS (Preview)	Dougwe	2	656	09:27 AM Sep 1, 2023 by peter67
	FOUND THIS (Preview) I found this photo of my much younger days -- Edited by Dougwe on Saturday 5th of August 2023 08:35:56 AM	Dougwe	10	1017	09:40 PM Aug 30, 2023 by landy
	Helping Country Towns to Survive. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Many country towns that I visit in my travels are slowly dying, and many of their resudents are trying hard to make a living. Because if this I spend a lot more money there than I need to, stocking up on higher priced food at corner shops, having breakfast in cafes and roadhouses instead of cooking my ow...	yobarr	31	1286	07:56 PM Aug 28, 2023 by smwhiskey
	An open memo to Cindy - GN Moderator. ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) At most campfire gatherings of GN's the main topic of discussion is the up-coming Referendum, commonly called the Voice Referendum. To me as a moderately educated person, I believe that the debate on how to comprehend and fill out Ballots (without offering advice on the " No or Yes" question) is a val...	Possum3	38	1561	10:49 AM Aug 27, 2023 by Webmaster
	Is this a new Phenomenon (Preview) Until today I didnt realy put much thought into this new phenomenon of people being forced to live in alternate accomadation. The caravan park we lived in in the Whitsundays generally had half a dozen people living full time in a caravan, during the grey nomad and harvest season that would swell to a do...	Gundog	2	789	03:07 PM Aug 26, 2023 by Eaglemax
	3G network to close (Preview) https://www.9news.com.au/technology/3g-network-shutdown-australia-when-does-it-happen-who-does-it-affect-telstra-optus-vodafone-explained/499635b2-f49d-4ba5-8aa8-15adfb224754?ref=BP_RSS_ninenews_0_in-a-year--3-million-phones-and-other-devices-will-st...	Gundog	13	722	02:40 PM Aug 25, 2023 by dorian
	A Voice thread has been removed (closed) (Preview) Hi everyone, Just another reminder that our forum rules prohibit discussion of politics and religion. This policy was put in place as experience has shown that these topics can lead to bad feelings and this is, above all, a positive forum intended primarily for the discussion of various aspects of t...	Webmaster	0	487	09:56 AM Aug 25, 2023 by Webmaster
	Legendary Long Tan veteran Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith dies (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-22/long-tan-vietnam-veteran-harry-smith-dies/102761072	dorian	4	580	07:58 AM Aug 24, 2023 by Magnarc
	WHY???? (Preview)	aussie_paul	20	1452	01:19 PM Aug 23, 2023 by rmoor
	Self Service Checkouts (Preview) A member asked me a question, in the Politicisation of banks post, which has unfortunately been closed QuestionTony Bev wrote: I simply refuse to use any self service checkout machine, as they are doing someone out of a job How do you get on at the petrol station?IzaAnswerIn any town which has bot...	Tony Bev	24	1302	05:38 PM Aug 22, 2023 by Tony Bev
	What s this? (Preview) Can anybody help identify this piece of equipment that is on display in a WA small town museum? The old chap who volunteers at the museum says that he's been trying for years to identify it. The handles are about 18 (450mm) long and one appears to be adjustable in length, but there is a strange hook on th...	yobarr	8	595	10:26 PM Aug 21, 2023 by Possum3
	The "Anonymous" Grey Nomads (Preview) Rather curious, I find, how many Grey Nomads do not identify by First Name on this Forum and choose to remain "Anonymous" behind Avatars and Pseudonyms. I tend to seek a First Name when responding to posts, but hey, I may be old school.	Dick0	11	882	10:19 PM Aug 21, 2023 by Possum3
	Commonwealth Games -- is it the end? (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-19/victoria-commonwealth-games-compensation-settlement/102750854	dorian	12	501	09:04 AM Aug 20, 2023 by DMaxer
	Ambo people.. (Preview)	aussie_paul	22	927	08:46 PM Aug 19, 2023 by Aussie1
	'I would rather stick a fork in my eye' (Preview) Quote: Phillip Adams. As a kid my parents forced me to play sport for many years. A few times a week training in the cold & rain, then matches on the weekend, often also covered in mud, numerous injuries & the occasional concussion. Misery at every level & extreme OH&S issues. Never...	Whenarewethere	26	1072	08:44 PM Aug 19, 2023 by Aussie1
	Matildas. (closed) (Preview) Last night I had the absolute pleasure to watch the game with France.One of the best games I have ever seen, and that includes the Premier League and the men's team. Wife and I lived everyone of those penalties with them. The only thing that would gladden my heart more would be to meet with the Poms and do t...	Magnarc	28	1080	08:35 AM Aug 15, 2023 by Cuppa
	Today we are leaving our home at a Whitsunday caravan park. (Preview) We have packed up our van , in reddiness to depart our CP home in the Whitsundays where we have lived since February 2020 at the onset of the Wu-flu.. Because of my partners medical condition has come to the end of physical intervention, therefore will rely on drug's to stave off the end. But the reason fo...	Gundog	14	813	08:30 AM Aug 15, 2023 by Basher
	Freedom.. ( 1 2 ) (Preview)	aussie_paul	43	1762	05:36 AM Aug 15, 2023 by dorian
	Why is Everyone Quitting RV Life.? (Preview) Why is Everyone Quitting RV Life? A SHOCKING Admission - YouTube I think this lady speaks some truth though I don't think everyone is quitting RV life. However, I think there is a certain "changing of the guard" if you like. Speaking personally, I haven't been on the road since before the start of Covi...	msg	12	1073	04:15 PM Aug 14, 2023 by Tony Bev
	We live... (Preview)	aussie_paul	4	575	07:51 AM Aug 14, 2023 by dorian
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