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jules47 · jules47

Gosh - you don't get on the site for a few days - and so many newbies have joined in your absence - hope you all enjoy being a part of The Grey Nomads - it is a very informative and friendly site - ask your questions, voice your opinion, join in the fun bits like "Who am I" in I Digress, or "Pick t...

Brownsville · Brownsville

Hi guys we too are new to this forum. We have been caravanning for about 4 years but not too far from our home in Mandurah, WA. 3 weeks ago we embarked on a trip around the block, well we hope so. We are in Esperance at the moment, will be going into Cape Le Grand next week, then off across the Nullabor. Las...

Welcome all new members · neilnruth

We've been off the forum for a while and it just amazes us how many new members have joined. So many that we haven't welcomed a heap - so here's a BIG welcome to all those we haven't yet welcomed. It's a great forum to be a part of.

Southern Cruizer · Southern Cruizer

Fast approaching that age where it is time to get out and look about. Hopefully over the next couple of years I might run into some of you in my travels. Would love to do Tassie again, last time was with a group of cars, 12 in total and used caravan parks, next time will be different.

Irenes Dream · Irenes Dream

it's been a long-held dream for Martin and me to spend a few months on the road instead of a week or 10 days - and in April, this becomes a reality. We have a Nissan 3L turbo (not the best choice but what we could afford) and a 13ft Jayco Freedom pop-top caravan which we love! Heading off from Perth, first st...

travelafar · travelafar

I've been living overseas for the last few years but it is time to retire and I think that Grey Nomading is thing for me. As a single woman without much knowledge of engines or any real idea about anything mechanical, I have no idea how to start looking for a vehicle. My budget is about $15,000 - $20,000. I...

PJK · PJK

Hi everyone. Name is Peter, but I answer to just about anything. SWMBO is Christine, and we have been married for over 40 years (most of it happily). After lurking around on this site for a few months, we have finally decided that you are a friendly lot, and have come out of hiding. I am a recently retired m...

G'day! New member · wanderingmuso

Hi All! My name is Steve and at 33 I am a grey nomad in training. I packed in my job and for the past two years have been living on the road playing music around the various grey nomad hot spots and having a whale of a time. I'm planning to hit the road again soon after my next CD is recorded - see you out there! S...

New Members · cazbaz

Hello! I am Barrie and my beloved partner is Carol. We are on the threshold of retirement and will hit the road in Late July with our new Lotus Trooper Van. Currently are doing some short shake down runs, but have got the taste for the "big one"!

New Members Russell and Sue aka Russue · Russue

Looking forward to being active in this group. While camping at Ayson's, we met Marj, aka Happy Wanderer. Thanks heaps HW for introducing us to The Grey Nomads Russell and I have been caravanning since October 2010 and enjoyed long trips as well as shorter ones. We travel with our beautiful little S...

Helterskelter · Helterskelter

Hello I'm Helen and my husband is John, We are hoping to start our travelling way of life by the end of the year. At the moment we are both still working...But John turns 65 in March so we have smaller trips in mind initially. Then with a. Bit of luck we'll do the big one !!!! Hope to see some of you out there...

grumpy790 · grumpy790

dunno quite how this system works, my computer is still steam-powered. I'm (medically) retired and more silver/white than grey but still lots of it. would like to correspond with single ladies who are also living the dream. I'm told private messaging is the way this is done (I'm not up with the tec...

saltel · saltel

Hi all we are both grey haired and young in heart. We live in southern tasmania and looking forward to trip starting in may this year. Thinking of going west as have been east a few times. What way to go? It is daunting. Any ideas guys? Ta

hardynjools · hardynjools

We are new to forums site, and have no idea how to use it or post comments or communicate on here??????? We have our rig and are currently testing it our for a week or 2 here and there, until we pull up stumps mid year.. Jools and Hardy

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Hi everyone, my wife Eril and I are 64 and have spent the last 6 years recovering from a firey aircraft Work place accident I had. We now live in Miners Rest 10km north of Ballarat.The journey has been divided into 5 steps.1st: was concentrating on rehabilitation. It has taken 5 years to stabilise, I spe...

Chasa · Chasa

My wife and i are planning a trip around the country for at least 2 years any tips on a good brand Caravan for under $60,000. I know this a personal thing but would like to have some suggestions from experienced users.

wally · wally

Hi all grey nomads. I am very new to this site just joined today. I HAVE A HEMA NAVIGATOR and wonder if anyone else has one that can advise if there is a app that can be installed to guide you around low bridges with height restrictions Have been caught several times with scary results. Wally

usedtobe · usedtobe

G'day all, have just become an official member of the GN site, My wife Jenny and I, henri, are embarking on our retirement journey and we hope to have many years of safe travels. We have a daughter in Bamaga and hope to get there middle of the year, still lots to do around the house before we set off though....

Hagans · Hagans

Hi to all the Grey Nomads & the not so Grey ! We have moved out of a 20 ft Bushtracker to a 7 ft Slide-on Northstar & love it. Weight is the biggest issue of course. The Mazda 2013 BT50 carried it well ( no roll on roundabouts !). Looking at buying a new Landcruiser & getting the 600kg GVM upgrade...

silverfoxes · silverfoxes

hi all, we are off tomorrow and heading from Qld to adelaide, will just mosey along and enjoy. will travel through Casino/tenterfield/ Tamworth and on south then across to the newell and south again, so if we are lucky enough to see any GN,s on the way will wave enthusiasticly or might see you having a cu...

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	WOW !! So Many Newbies (Preview) Gosh - you don't get on the site for a few days - and so many newbies have joined in your absence - hope you all enjoy being a part of The Grey Nomads - it is a very informative and friendly site - ask your questions, voice your opinion, join in the fun bits like "Who am I" in I Digress, or "Pick t...	jules47	2	452	09:57 AM Mar 4, 2014 by _wombat_
	Munglinup, WA. (Preview) Hi guys we too are new to this forum. We have been caravanning for about 4 years but not too far from our home in Mandurah, WA. 3 weeks ago we embarked on a trip around the block, well we hope so. We are in Esperance at the moment, will be going into Cape Le Grand next week, then off across the Nullabor. Las...	Brownsville	7	710	09:49 AM Mar 4, 2014 by _wombat_
	Welcome all new members (Preview) We've been off the forum for a while and it just amazes us how many new members have joined. So many that we haven't welcomed a heap - so here's a BIG welcome to all those we haven't yet welcomed. It's a great forum to be a part of.	neilnruth	5	675	03:02 PM Mar 2, 2014 by Trev the Traveller
	Another Newbie (Preview) Fast approaching that age where it is time to get out and look about. Hopefully over the next couple of years I might run into some of you in my travels. Would love to do Tassie again, last time was with a group of cars, 12 in total and used caravan parks, next time will be different.	Southern Cruizer	6	545	11:33 AM Feb 24, 2014 by storms
	Embarking in the big adventure (Preview) it's been a long-held dream for Martin and me to spend a few months on the road instead of a week or 10 days - and in April, this becomes a reality. We have a Nissan 3L turbo (not the best choice but what we could afford) and a 13ft Jayco Freedom pop-top caravan which we love! Heading off from Perth, first st...	Irenes Dream	5	487	06:56 PM Feb 23, 2014 by neilnruth
	New (old) GreyNomad (Preview) I've been living overseas for the last few years but it is time to retire and I think that Grey Nomading is thing for me. As a single woman without much knowledge of engines or any real idea about anything mechanical, I have no idea how to start looking for a vehicle. My budget is about $15,000 - $20,000. I...	travelafar	3	588	06:55 PM Feb 23, 2014 by neilnruth
	Another Newbe!!!! (Preview) Hi everyone. Name is Peter, but I answer to just about anything. SWMBO is Christine, and we have been married for over 40 years (most of it happily). After lurking around on this site for a few months, we have finally decided that you are a friendly lot, and have come out of hiding. I am a recently retired m...	PJK	8	847	06:50 PM Feb 23, 2014 by neilnruth
	G'day! New member (Preview) Hi All! My name is Steve and at 33 I am a grey nomad in training. I packed in my job and for the past two years have been living on the road playing music around the various grey nomad hot spots and having a whale of a time. I'm planning to hit the road again soon after my next CD is recorded - see you out there! S...	wanderingmuso	8	853	04:18 PM Feb 17, 2014 by aussie_paul
	New Members (Preview) Hello! I am Barrie and my beloved partner is Carol. We are on the threshold of retirement and will hit the road in Late July with our new Lotus Trooper Van. Currently are doing some short shake down runs, but have got the taste for the "big one"!	cazbaz	7	711	11:41 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	New Members Russell and Sue aka Russue (Preview) Looking forward to being active in this group. While camping at Ayson's, we met Marj, aka Happy Wanderer. Thanks heaps HW for introducing us to The Grey Nomads Russell and I have been caravanning since October 2010 and enjoyed long trips as well as shorter ones. We travel with our beautiful little S...	Russue	12	740	11:34 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	Just saying hello (Preview) Hello I'm Helen and my husband is John, We are hoping to start our travelling way of life by the end of the year. At the moment we are both still working...But John turns 65 in March so we have smaller trips in mind initially. Then with a. Bit of luck we'll do the big one !!!! Hope to see some of you out there...	Helterskelter	5	710	11:34 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	any single ladies out there 'on the road'? (Preview) dunno quite how this system works, my computer is still steam-powered. I'm (medically) retired and more silver/white than grey but still lots of it. would like to correspond with single ladies who are also living the dream. I'm told private messaging is the way this is done (I'm not up with the tec...	grumpy790	4	537	11:33 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	First timers in a caravan (Preview) Hi all we are both grey haired and young in heart. We live in southern tasmania and looking forward to trip starting in may this year. Thinking of going west as have been east a few times. What way to go? It is daunting. Any ideas guys? Ta	saltel	8	841	11:32 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	New to forums and have no idea what we are doing, or how to post or comment to others on here. :( (Preview) We are new to forums site, and have no idea how to use it or post comments or communicate on here??????? We have our rig and are currently testing it our for a week or 2 here and there, until we pull up stumps mid year.. Jools and Hardy	hardynjools	11	1210	11:29 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	Beginning our GN adventures... (Preview) Hi everyone, my wife Eril and I are 64 and have spent the last 6 years recovering from a firey aircraft Work place accident I had. We now live in Miners Rest 10km north of Ballarat.The journey has been divided into 5 steps.1st: was concentrating on rehabilitation. It has taken 5 years to stabilise, I spe...	aussie_paul	17	1087	11:24 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	New To this (Preview) My wife and i are planning a trip around the country for at least 2 years any tips on a good brand Caravan for under $60,000. I know this a personal thing but would like to have some suggestions from experienced users.	Chasa	5	621	11:18 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	hema navigator appliactiona/height restrictions for caravans warnings (Preview) Hi all grey nomads. I am very new to this site just joined today. I HAVE A HEMA NAVIGATOR and wonder if anyone else has one that can advise if there is a app that can be installed to guide you around low bridges with height restrictions Have been caught several times with scary results. Wally	wally	7	537	10:50 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	intro to GN (Preview) G'day all, have just become an official member of the GN site, My wife Jenny and I, henri, are embarking on our retirement journey and we hope to have many years of safe travels. We have a daughter in Bamaga and hope to get there middle of the year, still lots to do around the house before we set off though....	usedtobe	7	557	10:50 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	SLIDE- ON CAMPER or TRUCK CAMPER (Preview) Hi to all the Grey Nomads & the not so Grey ! We have moved out of a 20 ft Bushtracker to a 7 ft Slide-on Northstar & love it. Weight is the biggest issue of course. The Mazda 2013 BT50 carried it well ( no roll on roundabouts !). Looking at buying a new Landcruiser & getting the 600kg GVM upgrade...	Hagans	3	685	10:18 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
	on the road again ta da !! (Preview) hi all, we are off tomorrow and heading from Qld to adelaide, will just mosey along and enjoy. will travel through Casino/tenterfield/ Tamworth and on south then across to the newell and south again, so if we are lucky enough to see any GN,s on the way will wave enthusiasticly or might see you having a cu...	silverfoxes	4	426	10:17 AM Feb 17, 2014 by _wombat_
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