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Fried Rice


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deleted duplicate   sorry



-- Edited by Fried Rice on Friday 23rd of March 2012 06:01:27 PM

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Hoodathunkit


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Hi All I have been veiwing all the posts for a little while now and got so excited I just had to register. We are two potenial nomads just starting to gather info to make a plan to travel round Oz. The information and advice I have found here is exceptional and a credit to all who post. We hope to get a rig that can carry his beloved Harley, so it could be a Van with a back door or a Gooseneck horse trailer with accomodation or a toy hauler. So much to look into yet. The plan is to do some work, do some free camping, lots of fishing, and touring points of interest on the harley. Sounds like heaven on a stick to me. We are both 59 and still working so it could be a while before we head off, but I will be well armed with all your tips, clues hints and advice by the time we leave.

Affectionately known as

Diamond and Grimey



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Good on Yah!  And let me be the first to say Welcome



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As with most of you. I have spoken to a Heap of people over the last year about our great site...One's I have spoken too I've never known if they ever joined...I'm Suggesting to future New Members if you wouldn't mine telling the rest of us how you found this  site......Just adds a little more to the reading



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I just typed in Grey Nomads and it was the first site that came up so I went in and started reading. I have looked at the other sites and they are quite good but I like this one. I will however continue to check out the others as it is very interesting reading... Oh and thanks for the welcome.. Im still learning how to use all the buttons...



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Welcome Diamond and Grimey.
Both of you still working gives you an opportunity to hire a rig and take a short holiday to test-drive various types of motor-home/caravan/campertrailer/whatever. will be interested to hear your progress while you make the big decision.

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Welcome from the Red Dog as well.

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Welcome from Hylda & myself as well.

Planning for the big trip is half the fun so enjoy.

Cheers

Jon



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Fried Rice


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Welcome aboard folks.. we all get real social and practical benefits from this great site.

You might find the following website interesting as well...

www.hitchmate.com.au    (I found it while considering carrying two wheels on the back of our camper)

regards  Fried Rice



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Welcome from me too Diamond and Grimey, enjoy here and out there.

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Welcome diamond and Grimey. Hope you stay and make lots of friends. rocket n strop



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Diamond and Grimey

you only like this site cos I'm herebiggrinbiggrin



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G'day and welcome. Glad you could join us.
You have started your plans in good time which will see you well prepared for when the time actually comes.

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Welcome from us, we are newbies too. We've had alot of fun here already. 10 Years ago we purchased a van and set off on the big lap for two years without the benefit of forums like this....we had the best two years of our life so with the benefit of advice, assistance and humour from all the lovely grey nomads here and a bit of time for planning etc I just know you will have a great experience when you do start your adventure!

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Welcome Diamond and Grimey, we too are just starting our Big Lap. What about joining us all at our Gympie get together in May. Maybe just come up for the day.


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Welcome Diamond and Grimey, this is a great site. lots of information and fun.

cheers

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Wombat, carefull, you don't want to frighten them away.

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Kiwi-as wrote:

Wombat, carefull, you don't want to frighten them away.

 I would'nt do that biggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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As said before me .. A big welcome to you both Diamond and Grimey .. its nice eh .. how all the blokes and hubbies get tagged as "Diamonds" .. (hehe)

Jon



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WELCOME!

Get out there!

Keep an eye out for Wombat.........he's sure to entertain

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Welcone Diamond and Grimey, this is a wonderful site with many friendly people. You must be excited about planning your trip, we completed a 12 month lap last year and would do it in a blink again. You will love it. Cheers Glenda

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Welcome guys great to have you on board and looking forward to hear more about your travels and plans

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Elle on Wheels wrote:

Welcome guys great to have you on board and looking forward to hear more about your travels and plans

 Hi Elle, how you going? have not seen you around for a while.



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_wombat_ wrote:

Diamond and Grimey

you only like this site cos I'm herebiggrinbiggrin

 Don't believe him.....he speaks with forked wombat tongue.....but welcome from me too for you and other newbies who have joined recently.....



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_wombat_


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Vic wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:

Diamond and Grimey

you only like this site cos I'm herebiggrinbiggrin

 Don't believe him.....he speaks with forked wombat tongue.....but welcome from me too for you and other newbies who have joined recently.....

 how can you trust a face like Vic's, look at his self portrait in his av, he's on the right biggrin



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hi and welcome from mr &mrs glassies

or just dibs

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Hoodathunkit wrote:

Morning all, thank you for all your warm welcomes. I can see there are some very clever, witty and cheeky posters here, awesome just makes life all the more interesting. It would take more than"Wombat" to scare me off..I heard a little ditty about what "Wombat" stands for, but might wait till I know you all better ...

 cheeky posters, that must be Vic, and yes I know what wombat means, is this the one you know?

 Waste Of Money, Brains, And Time          cos it ain't truebiggrinbiggrin



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Hoodathunkit


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Morning all, thank you for all your warm welcomes. I can see there are some very clever, witty and cheeky posters here, awesome just makes life all the more interesting. It would take more than"Wombat" to scare me off..I heard a little ditty about what "Wombat" stands for, but might wait till I know you all better ...



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Welcome from me too Diamond and Grimey smile smile

 

 



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Welcome from us too. Keep dreaming and planning.

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