Solo Grey Nomads

Janoc · Janoc

Hi I'm new here. Just retired man, I would like to buy a motorhome 31' and go around Australia, but all my friends and neighbours say I'm crazy and it will be boring to drive around Australia by your self, yes I suppose it can be boring to drive but I also realise that you meet new people when you stop for a cou...

xina · xina

I know we have at least one member living in this area. Stay safe Jennifer, and any-one else who is in the vicinity. Thinking of you all, Cheers, xina.

peterhaha · peterhaha

Hi Ya...its exciting writing here for the first time for sure. I am about to give you all some very private details about someone I know. Since no one here knows him I think its a safe thing to do. He is Male, 54, and forever single. I want to talk about my friends finances and his current thinking. You see he...

percy · percy

thank you for your replys to both my topicson finding work and looking for vans percy

footloose n free · footloose n free

Hi there, We are in the process of choosing a caravan. We know we want an ensuite and a van around 20ft and have been looking at Golden Eagle Eureka, Jayco, Millard and we really don't know whether one brand is better than the other. Can anyone recommend or give warnings against a certain brand? We are n...

percy · percy

any sugestions on where the most common places to look for casual work along the way, as will need to top up the finances by time we leave

rusty_12 · rusty_12

Hi everyone, Brand newbie here. windsor rapid 'van with a jeep Cherokee tug. Age 60 About to retire. Going to head to "wouldn't have a clue, as long as its north" Duration of trip, permanent

Bubs · Bubs

I think I was doing the Woolworths check-out chick thingy when I last posted! I caught up with Nannymon and TwoBob when they had a fleeting visit, and have been eating their dust since! Boy they travel fast! It was nice seeing them though. Thanks for calling in you two! That finished in early Oct and I hea...

Mike47 · Mike47

I have spent a pleasant couple of weeks in Perth, fixing up some house-keeping issues, re-registering the van, getting it and the Kia serviced, getting my (final?) tax done, getting some new specs and re-stocking the pantry and freezer. I called in to see some of my old work colleagues and copped a pro...

Freespirit · Freespirit

Haven't decked it out yet but am eager to take my first trip. I'd like to tag along with experienced nomads or head to a location where there will be some grey nomads. I'm in the blue mountains and am thinking of places quite near me like Hill End -Sofala-Bathurst-Rylestone etc. Somewhere not too far fro...

Mike47 · Mike47

Well, haven't I been a bad boy. My only excuse for being such a poor correspondent recently is that I've been too busy enjoying myself. I have been out of range a fair bit but mainly it's because I've been laying around in the sun and concentrating on getting older one day at a time. The Gibb River Road was a...

Sunshine · Sunshine

G'Day Kids! ~ Just wanted some attention, so thought I'd better introduce myself Posted on health and wellbeing but that didn't work...you all must be too healthy cause no one has been in there to reply. I made a few posts long time ago, but there is no sign of them and it was pretty quiet in here back the...

Profile · PML

Hi, I'm new at this. Intend to give some info on my profile - not sure if this is where I do it !? If not, perhaps someone can give me some help. Status: On my own Age: Just past retirement Dog: A Sheltie History: Had Avan until recently which I took Half way around Australia 2 years ago. Just sold it and no...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

firstly welcome UNA enjoy the ride Now Mr GNOME how in the name of hell did u get onto that seat I tried and tried, even asked Wendy to go down on all fours so i could get a bunk up [gawd she can swear}

Una Zingara · Una Zingara

Hi everyone, I'll start by saying I think this is a great website and the forums are superb, I have been watching the forums for a few weeks and have now decided to become a member. I am a future solo traveller, have spent the last couple of years checking out how I want to travel and have looked at all modes...

Freespirit · Freespirit

Oh and I've changed my avatar! This one is my real dog-a chihuaha named Pookie! She'll be travelling with me.

Freespirit · Freespirit

After searching forever and with lots of helpful advice from fellow members I have just purchased my first van It's a toyota Liteace. Automatic and has a good body. It only cost me $2000 and probably needs a bit of work but I'm over the moon! I'm happy to spend a bit of money to get it to where I want. Are ther...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Just wondering if anyone has come up with meals suitable for solo's.I haven't started my trip yet,wont be until early 2010 when i pack up and take of to wherever i want.In my yet to be decided 20' caravan with shower toilet and everything else i need towed by a yet to be decided vehicle.Patrol or Cruise...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi all Have been looking for caravans and have had to review my price range im about $10, 000 of the mark for what i want so now looking in the $35000 range.Roadstars look to be quite good.Want a shower and toilet solar would be good too.Roadstar Voyager seems to be good van -- Edited by Stefan on Friday 11t...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Big thanks to all you great people who reply to posts.Unfortunately being a newbie to this i can only contribute questions at this stage.Hopefully that will all change early in 2010. But in the meantime im getting more and more confused by all the choices out there.I think that's the problem with th...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What to do? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi I'm new here. Just retired man, I would like to buy a motorhome 31' and go around Australia, but all my friends and neighbours say I'm crazy and it will be boring to drive around Australia by your self, yes I suppose it can be boring to drive but I also realise that you meet new people when you stop for a cou...	Janoc	34	3243	07:10 PM Feb 5, 2010 by Beams
	Blue Mountains Fires. (Preview) I know we have at least one member living in this area. Stay safe Jennifer, and any-one else who is in the vicinity. Thinking of you all, Cheers, xina.	xina	1	754	11:00 PM Nov 25, 2009 by Freespirit
	new member here with some juicy details..please reply (Preview) Hi Ya...its exciting writing here for the first time for sure. I am about to give you all some very private details about someone I know. Since no one here knows him I think its a safe thing to do. He is Male, 54, and forever single. I want to talk about my friends finances and his current thinking. You see he...	peterhaha	11	1950	12:18 PM Jan 8, 2010 by ibbo
	both topics (Preview) thank you for your replys to both my topicson finding work and looking for vans percy	percy	1	672	10:44 PM Nov 17, 2009 by xina
	Are you happy with your caravan? (Preview) Hi there, We are in the process of choosing a caravan. We know we want an ensuite and a van around 20ft and have been looking at Golden Eagle Eureka, Jayco, Millard and we really don't know whether one brand is better than the other. Can anyone recommend or give warnings against a certain brand? We are n...	footloose n free	13	3062	12:05 PM Nov 21, 2009 by Ossie Jan
	looking for casual work (Preview) any sugestions on where the most common places to look for casual work along the way, as will need to top up the finances by time we leave	percy	6	5379	04:59 PM Nov 17, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Hello all (Preview) Hi everyone, Brand newbie here. windsor rapid 'van with a jeep Cherokee tug. Age 60 About to retire. Going to head to "wouldn't have a clue, as long as its north" Duration of trip, permanent	rusty_12	7	1120	07:39 PM Dec 12, 2009 by fredo
	About time I wrote a post me thinks! (Preview) I think I was doing the Woolworths check-out chick thingy when I last posted! I caught up with Nannymon and TwoBob when they had a fleeting visit, and have been eating their dust since! Boy they travel fast! It was nice seeing them though. Thanks for calling in you two! That finished in early Oct and I hea...	Bubs	5	992	08:17 AM Nov 10, 2009 by ibbo
	SECONDS OUT - ROUND TWO (Preview) I have spent a pleasant couple of weeks in Perth, fixing up some house-keeping issues, re-registering the van, getting it and the Kia serviced, getting my (final?) tax done, getting some new specs and re-stocking the pantry and freezer. I called in to see some of my old work colleagues and copped a pro...	Mike47	15	1328	02:23 PM Nov 8, 2009 by ibbo
	OK well I have my van and am eager to take my first trip. (Preview) Haven't decked it out yet but am eager to take my first trip. I'd like to tag along with experienced nomads or head to a location where there will be some grey nomads. I'm in the blue mountains and am thinking of places quite near me like Hill End -Sofala-Bathurst-Rylestone etc. Somewhere not too far fro...	Freespirit	6	1242	08:19 AM Nov 10, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	TALK ABOUT SLACK! (Preview) Well, haven't I been a bad boy. My only excuse for being such a poor correspondent recently is that I've been too busy enjoying myself. I have been out of range a fair bit but mainly it's because I've been laying around in the sun and concentrating on getting older one day at a time. The Gibb River Road was a...	Mike47	4	1115	10:45 PM Nov 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Little Ray of Sunshine has come into your world... (Preview) G'Day Kids! ~ Just wanted some attention, so thought I'd better introduce myself Posted on health and wellbeing but that didn't work...you all must be too healthy cause no one has been in there to reply. I made a few posts long time ago, but there is no sign of them and it was pretty quiet in here back the...	Sunshine	4	1038	09:07 PM Oct 14, 2009 by xina
	Profile (Preview) Hi, I'm new at this. Intend to give some info on my profile - not sure if this is where I do it !? If not, perhaps someone can give me some help. Status: On my own Age: Just past retirement Dog: A Sheltie History: Had Avan until recently which I took Half way around Australia 2 years ago. Just sold it and no...	PML	11	1680	10:08 PM Oct 18, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	That seat (Preview) firstly welcome UNA enjoy the ride Now Mr GNOME how in the name of hell did u get onto that seat I tried and tried, even asked Wendy to go down on all fours so i could get a bunk up [gawd she can swear}	drongo & wendy	7	958	09:36 PM Oct 14, 2009 by Una Zingara
	My first entry (Preview) Hi everyone, I'll start by saying I think this is a great website and the forums are superb, I have been watching the forums for a few weeks and have now decided to become a member. I am a future solo traveller, have spent the last couple of years checking out how I want to travel and have looked at all modes...	Una Zingara	21	1726	12:22 PM Oct 10, 2009 by Una Zingara
	Changed my avatar (Preview) Oh and I've changed my avatar! This one is my real dog-a chihuaha named Pookie! She'll be travelling with me.	Freespirit	3	807	10:59 AM Nov 23, 2009 by Janoc
	I'VE FOUND MY VAN!! (Preview) After searching forever and with lots of helpful advice from fellow members I have just purchased my first van It's a toyota Liteace. Automatic and has a good body. It only cost me $2000 and probably needs a bit of work but I'm over the moon! I'm happy to spend a bit of money to get it to where I want. Are ther...	Freespirit	12	1439	06:38 AM Jul 30, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Food for Solo's / Breadmakers are they worth having ? (Preview) Hi Just wondering if anyone has come up with meals suitable for solo's.I haven't started my trip yet,wont be until early 2010 when i pack up and take of to wherever i want.In my yet to be decided 20' caravan with shower toilet and everything else i need towed by a yet to be decided vehicle.Patrol or Cruise...	Stefan	28	2177	07:20 PM Sep 28, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	What sort of van ? Roadstars or Jayco Heritage recommended ? (Preview) Hi all Have been looking for caravans and have had to review my price range im about $10, 000 of the mark for what i want so now looking in the $35000 range.Roadstars look to be quite good.Want a shower and toilet solar would be good too.Roadstar Voyager seems to be good van -- Edited by Stefan on Friday 11t...	Stefan	0	1112	09:24 AM Sep 11, 2009 by Stefan
	Any brand, make or model caravan to avoid? (Preview) Hi Big thanks to all you great people who reply to posts.Unfortunately being a newbie to this i can only contribute questions at this stage.Hopefully that will all change early in 2010. But in the meantime im getting more and more confused by all the choices out there.I think that's the problem with th...	Stefan	13	18327	07:42 PM Sep 20, 2009 by Stefan
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