The Grey Nomads - General

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

House settlement finalised mid August -moved into local C/park as we had a few medical appointments to deal with then off on the great adventure. But still here at Kelmscott, with Barry back in hospital today - clots on both lungs - 3rd hospital admission since 24/8. so looks like we'll be here a bit lo...

Helena · Helena

Hi Just caught up with Ma and Blue what a great couple they are had a really pleasant couple of hours with them thanks for the hospitality Ma and Blue safe travels. Helena.& Bill

Douglas · Douglas

Hi guys and gals, I am another newby to the vanning world and to this forum. I have been hovering around watching whats going on for several months just trying to get myself up to speed on everything caravanning. I have a new van on order and have sent a couple PM's to Ma tyring to get a few tips - thanks Ma f...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Just a quick checkin note, all is going well, currently at Kidman Camp, Nth Bourke. Boorma, May's bend is now sighn posted. Thanks.

Shogun · Shogun

Hi all I am looking at buying an invertor generator 2kva or above and would like peoples opinions. I have looked at Honda and yamaha and they seem very expensive compared to the Kipor and Engel ones. I know you get what you pay for but is it worth paying so much more for the brand names? I have also seen a Fuji...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

to all the forum family "R U OK" ? It may make a bigger difference than you think!! It also does not hurt to ask at anytime, not just today.

milo · milo

G'day all , Dad and I and the Tardis is at broken hill now.. its bigger than I thought it would be, mum and dad lived here for a while in their early married life, before kids.. over 60 years ago, so guess its changed a bit since then. The weathere is a lot different to when in Victoria with that darn cold snap...

Vic · Vic

These maps are really good for anyone comtemplating a train trip somewhere in Oz.... http://www.railmaps.com.au/austrail.htm

Vic · Vic

Has anyone seen SD's home made Teardrop in Photo's ? Pulled by a Getz. The Teardrop has been made from scratch to specifications within the Getz towing range. Nice job SD, any photo's of the rear kitchen set up or inside yet?

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I just love it! A visit from a couple of nomads, a cuppa and a yarn, and I don't have to leave home. They come to me. Today it was Milo and senior in the Tardis. Milo took pictures so they're bound to be posted for all to see. Stand by for further developments.

animalcarer · animalcarer

Good morning everyone, Can anyone out there tell me the pros and cons of the dreamcookpot. Before I part with my hard earned cash, they seem very expensive, are they as good as they say. We currently have a gas oven, extra gas camper, and a cobb cooker. Rice cooker, There is just the two of us. And t...

denninelli · denninelli

I've had a look at both the battery and the stuff that is in a little door at the front of the van, driver's side. Written on the side of a small black box is WALKI ELECTRONICS. Above that is a series of 6 or 8 fuses. There is an ON/OFF switch at the side which is set to ON. The black box is warm, but not hot. I wi...

jeannette · jeannette

Hello again, Some of you wonderful people were interested in a photo of our chosen Tow Vehicle and Van (not up with the GN lingo yet). Sooooooooooooooo happy with them. We were bringing the van back from Victoria to New South Wales and thought we'd stop in for a coldie at Ettamogah. Much to our sadness th...

Technomad · Technomad

Lookiing forward to our trip home early next week, completing this assignment. We have enjoyed the experiences in these 2 parks as relief managers and have been amazed how well the nomads mix socially when they congregate. Hope the situation continues when it our turn in a few years. Fraser Range is s...

dazren · dazren

Gidday All, well i have to tell you sometime Yay i got a new car It is a new Holden Colarado Ltr 2wd Twin cab 3.6 ltr Factory fitted Duel/Fuel Fully optioned with ARB Canopy, H/DTY 2500 Kg tow pack and all the other goodies to make it look good, I know a lot of you are thinking why not diesel ??? well i did dr...

Dave83 · Dave83

Here are some pics from inside Felicia. Obviously, she is not quite yet finished. Still doors to go onto cupboards and drawers and things - but you get the idea. Final photo is of the "toolbox" house on the back.

blaze · blaze

Well after being in Albany for close to six months we are heading to Geraldton to see whats on offer up there for the next leg of the big trip around the block. If we find work will most likely stay until june. cheers blaze

Colleen4884 · Colleen4884

Has anyone travelled Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and Fleurieu Peninsula? Are they worth the look at? Or has anyone got a favourite.. As im currently in Wa and heading back east in December and thinking wether to look at these spots..

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

Well, looks like I'm off again. Have to get to Maroochydore by next Monday for another funeral. Thinking from Canberra, Cowra, Dubbo, Narrabri, Moree, Gooniwindi, Toowoomba, Maroochyore. Would appreciate any advice or comments. Particularly, are there any especially steep hills to come...

lilly31 · lilly31

I know this is not realy a nomad question but thought someone might know the rate of pay for picking fruit and vegies in Q.L.D .... Thought someone might be doing it or has been lately

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Waiting, waiting, waiting.............. (Preview) House settlement finalised mid August -moved into local C/park as we had a few medical appointments to deal with then off on the great adventure. But still here at Kelmscott, with Barry back in hospital today - clots on both lungs - 3rd hospital admission since 24/8. so looks like we'll be here a bit lo...	villatranquilla	21	1134	08:10 PM Sep 18, 2011 by pauline
	met a grey nomad (Preview) Hi Just caught up with Ma and Blue what a great couple they are had a really pleasant couple of hours with them thanks for the hospitality Ma and Blue safe travels. Helena.& Bill	Helena	21	1098	07:38 PM Sep 18, 2011 by jonathan
	I suppose I had better toss me hat in the ring ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi guys and gals, I am another newby to the vanning world and to this forum. I have been hovering around watching whats going on for several months just trying to get myself up to speed on everything caravanning. I have a new van on order and have sent a couple PM's to Ma tyring to get a few tips - thanks Ma f...	Douglas	40	2036	08:56 AM Sep 17, 2011 by _wombat_
	CHECK IN; (Preview) Just a quick checkin note, all is going well, currently at Kidman Camp, Nth Bourke. Boorma, May's bend is now sighn posted. Thanks.	justcruisin01	5	769	08:24 AM Sep 17, 2011 by rockylizard
	Which invertor generator to buy? (Preview) Hi all I am looking at buying an invertor generator 2kva or above and would like peoples opinions. I have looked at Honda and yamaha and they seem very expensive compared to the Kipor and Engel ones. I know you get what you pay for but is it worth paying so much more for the brand names? I have also seen a Fuji...	Shogun	22	21073	08:49 PM Sep 16, 2011 by oldtrack123
	R U OK (Preview) to all the forum family "R U OK" ? It may make a bigger difference than you think!! It also does not hurt to ask at anytime, not just today.	villatranquilla	23	1281	06:24 PM Sep 16, 2011 by Beth54
	Some times things dont go as planned (Preview) G'day all , Dad and I and the Tardis is at broken hill now.. its bigger than I thought it would be, mum and dad lived here for a while in their early married life, before kids.. over 60 years ago, so guess its changed a bit since then. The weathere is a lot different to when in Victoria with that darn cold snap...	milo	8	832	06:06 PM Sep 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Australian Rail Maps (Preview) These maps are really good for anyone comtemplating a train trip somewhere in Oz.... http://www.railmaps.com.au/austrail.htm	Vic	2	639	04:47 PM Sep 16, 2011 by Vic
	Shaggy Dog's Home Made Teardrop Pulled By a Getz ! (Preview) Has anyone seen SD's home made Teardrop in Photo's ? Pulled by a Getz. The Teardrop has been made from scratch to specifications within the Getz towing range. Nice job SD, any photo's of the rear kitchen set up or inside yet?	Vic	10	1026	10:21 AM Sep 16, 2011 by Vic
	More Nomad Visitors (Preview) I just love it! A visit from a couple of nomads, a cuppa and a yarn, and I don't have to leave home. They come to me. Today it was Milo and senior in the Tardis. Milo took pictures so they're bound to be posted for all to see. Stand by for further developments.	Cruising Granny	13	883	11:19 PM Sep 15, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	dream cookpot (Preview) Good morning everyone, Can anyone out there tell me the pros and cons of the dreamcookpot. Before I part with my hard earned cash, they seem very expensive, are they as good as they say. We currently have a gas oven, extra gas camper, and a cobb cooker. Rice cooker, There is just the two of us. And t...	animalcarer	22	2005	08:51 PM Sep 15, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
	more on the battery pack (Preview) I've had a look at both the battery and the stuff that is in a little door at the front of the van, driver's side. Written on the side of a small black box is WALKI ELECTRONICS. Above that is a series of 6 or 8 fuses. There is an ON/OFF switch at the side which is set to ON. The black box is warm, but not hot. I wi...	denninelli	3	940	05:17 PM Sep 15, 2011 by denninelli
	Our Tow Vehicle and Van (Preview) Hello again, Some of you wonderful people were interested in a photo of our chosen Tow Vehicle and Van (not up with the GN lingo yet). Sooooooooooooooo happy with them. We were bringing the van back from Victoria to New South Wales and thought we'd stop in for a coldie at Ettamogah. Much to our sadness th...	jeannette	6	659	05:13 PM Sep 15, 2011 by jeannette
	Kalgoorlie to home (Preview) Lookiing forward to our trip home early next week, completing this assignment. We have enjoyed the experiences in these 2 parks as relief managers and have been amazed how well the nomads mix socially when they congregate. Hope the situation continues when it our turn in a few years. Fraser Range is s...	Technomad	2	532	04:15 PM Sep 15, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	New Tug !! (Preview) Gidday All, well i have to tell you sometime Yay i got a new car It is a new Holden Colarado Ltr 2wd Twin cab 3.6 ltr Factory fitted Duel/Fuel Fully optioned with ARB Canopy, H/DTY 2500 Kg tow pack and all the other goodies to make it look good, I know a lot of you are thinking why not diesel ??? well i did dr...	dazren	12	1115	02:32 PM Sep 15, 2011 by littledick
	Inside pics (Preview) Here are some pics from inside Felicia. Obviously, she is not quite yet finished. Still doors to go onto cupboards and drawers and things - but you get the idea. Final photo is of the "toolbox" house on the back.	Dave83	20	1413	11:47 PM Sep 14, 2011 by Evie n Rhys
	On our way to Geraldton (Preview) Well after being in Albany for close to six months we are heading to Geraldton to see whats on offer up there for the next leg of the big trip around the block. If we find work will most likely stay until june. cheers blaze	blaze	7	697	11:24 PM Sep 14, 2011 by AmandaJayne
	Travelling the Wa and Sa Peninsulas.. (Preview) Has anyone travelled Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and Fleurieu Peninsula? Are they worth the look at? Or has anyone got a favourite.. As im currently in Wa and heading back east in December and thinking wether to look at these spots..	Colleen4884	16	1244	10:33 PM Sep 14, 2011 by Colleen4884
	Canberra to Maroochydore ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Well, looks like I'm off again. Have to get to Maroochydore by next Monday for another funeral. Thinking from Canberra, Cowra, Dubbo, Narrabri, Moree, Gooniwindi, Toowoomba, Maroochyore. Would appreciate any advice or comments. Particularly, are there any especially steep hills to come...	ChiChi1	69	3338	08:59 PM Sep 14, 2011 by Boroma577
	rate of pay (Preview) I know this is not realy a nomad question but thought someone might know the rate of pay for picking fruit and vegies in Q.L.D .... Thought someone might be doing it or has been lately	lilly31	14	1293	08:49 PM Sep 14, 2011 by Boroma577
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