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FREE CAMPING submission to councils
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Grey Nomad's by the Thousands! As "Grey Nomads" for the past four years, travelling widely throughout this great country of ours, we have experienced good and bad things about facilities that interest this growing band of travellers who are spending their hard earned retirem...
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Introduce my self too
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Hi All, I thought I had introduced my self ....but, I hadn't.......yikks.... I feel like I have barged into a party without knocking...... We are excited about taking ownership of our New mini 4x4 motorhome in about six weeks. We really have no idea what we will do or where we will go...except we will!...
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SUCH OVERWHELMING GRIEF
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I have just watched the news on telly and witnessed the overwhelming grief of the families of the 11 people killed in the house fire in Queensland. I don't mind admitting that I had a bit of a cry, how could you not? It would be hard enough to loose one member of your family in these tragic circumstances but...
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Off on first trip.
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At long last, I am off on my first trip in the HJ Motorhome. Going down to the Burdiken, tonight, and Bowen , tosee my uncle Joe. It will a good test for the old Holden, and hopefully, I will get some crabs.I , also, hope to get some crabs, at a favourite fishing spot, Wallaces landing.Will keep in touch. Bil...
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Rasterbator
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Was downloading some raster maps from "Basils" words, and accidentallly hit go too quick Had a good belly laught when it came up with Rasterbator Guess what it is ????
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Barkly Hwy Wind
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Went from Renner Springs (NT) to Camooweal (just in Qld) today, the wind across the Barkly Hwy was awful. We fought into it the whole way, you could just about see the fuel gauge dropping.
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RACV Total Care
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Hello all Further to my previous post about this matter I have received a reply from them, see below and it looks like they are at least looking into it and we will hear more later. Ken Dear Mr Thomas, Your email exchange with RACV on the above subject has been passed on to me. I agree with your observation r...
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free camping
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hi all i just got my local paper,and it seem's like one local council is being proactive logan city (between brisssie & gold coast) are currently considering opening up 3 sites for FREE overnight stays,maybe if we all drop them a line it might help things along
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FREE CAMPING: Replies from Councils
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Hi JCThe Shire of Three Springs in Western Australia is currently proposing to set up an Eco tourism Park that will provide a unisex/disabled toilet with a dump point. The park will be a transient and free to the public.Hoping to see you and your nomadic colleagues there one day E-mail: mhs@perenjor...
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Our woes continue
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We're still stuck, now parked up at a station just outside of Kalgoorlie. Cost of breakdown down over $6,000& rising. Still to get our turbo back from Perth probable cost about $1000. Then to top it off 2 days ago our computer failed. Well the computer works ok but the hinge on the lid stapped &a...
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Wombat, did you hear about the man???
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On news yesterday, Victorian police found their wanted man down a wombat hole. I want to know, how big is a wombat hole. And keep it clean.
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Guess who this is
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HOW FAR ??
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I will be in Canada in a few weeks at an International Police Association dinner and will be required to give some details of travel etc in Aust. One question I dont have the answer for is: How far around is the BIG LAP? I know that many of you have done it, some more than once. Can anyone advise me please. ...
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Meet up at Moama 22.8.11
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Today we had the pleasure of meeting some fellow grey nomads for an very extended morning tea. We were joined by Happywanderer, Ken Thomas and his wife, and Bob and Bev. A fantastic opportunity to meet new friends. Thank you for a great morning. Barb and Darryl
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Bird watching and photography on the road
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Hi All
Gary and I are just coming to the end of our 12 month trip around Aus. We have had a fantastic time and met many wonderful people. I have kept tuned into The Grey Nomad site along the way with my ipad.
Our focus for the trip was to see how many birds species we could photograph in a 12 month period. If a...
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rucksack
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Found cheap spare wheel rucKsacks Free freight $90.00 have brought three myself tried to put photo but won't let me Gst Ps found way changed Avatar -- Edited by gst on Tuesday 23rd of August 2011 06:20:09 PM
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Daniel Update.
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The Bones found today, have been confirmed as being human. Here's hoping. Cheers, Sheba.
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Twilight Caravans Collapse
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http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business-as-usual-for-owner-retirees-out-of-pocket/story-e6frea6u-1226118785247
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Gennie fuel
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Hi everybody. We have been thinking about a generator, theres always a generator stall at the caravan/camping shows where they claim to sell the latest and quietest etc. My question is, what kind of fuel do they use? And how do you carry it? Mr D isnt keen on carrying jerry-cans of fuel.
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Electric brake controllers
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Hi all, we need help, with regard to electric brake controllers- the information we have gotten here is all over the show. We need the 'controller' to get fitted to the car, so when we get a van, if it has electric brakes, we are good to go. So, what are some brands that are reliable? Online sellers for sam...
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