The Grey Nomads - General

clazandaza · clazandaza

Article in Cairns Post this morning. This could happen to anyone. Damm scary.Cairns woman, 65, killed by rock on Northern Territory highway Thursday, July 21, 2011© The Cairns Post TRAGEDY struck in a split second for a grey nomad couple from Cairns yesterday when a rock smashed through the w...

Cupie · Cupie

We are currently planning our Sept Oct trip out of Brisbane & are considering a flight over Lake Eyre. Can you please help. What's best fixed or rotary wing aircraft? (I assume that rotary will only be available from Marree. Is that right?) Has anyone done the flight 1 or 2 days from Longreac...

jimbo · jimbo

I am hoping against hope that one of you may help me find a New Idler Bracket for a Toyota Coaster 1983 3b Diesel motor Cannot for love of money find one in Melbourne...I'm told by Toyota that these vehicles are all being wrecked in Qld. I have just had the Air conditioner done and the man tells me I nee...

Ma · Ma

I hope if there are any of our forum members in the Southern Highlands area that they have battened down the hatches. Snowing in Bowral at the moment and temperature hovering around the degree mark. It's only 7 degrees here in Ulladulla with rain straight off the snowfields and almost horizontal at t...

goinsoon · goinsoon

Just letting all my friends know that I am still around, currently housesitting at Coochin near boonah until next tuesday (no internet reception) and then over to Kalbar for a week, after that back to my sons place at Jimboomba for a week and then off to Tara for the camel races.

pauline · pauline

Well we are back home again after a great trip in outback Queensland, having visited the following places, Nindi Gully, St George, Thargomindah, Cunnamulla, Nockundra(pop 3) but a great pub with lots of people passing through and a great camp spot on the Wilson River. Onto Quilpie through Eromanga...

bill12 · bill12

We get some strange vehicles on Magnetic island, but here is an interesting one 1974 Kombi, owned by some travelling artisans, on the beach at Arcadia.They were going to the RSL markets tonight.I love old Kombis, having owned one myself. Stands out a bit, eh. -- Edited by bill12 on Friday 15th of July 2...

Ma · Ma

Seems like there is a typhoon about to hit Japan..............you'll never guess what name they gave it MA

gwb · gwb

Hi, Bev and I are thinking of going through Theodore next week on way to visit youngest son and family at Clermont. Has anyone been that way recently, how are the roads and is the Theodore caravan park operating OK? Geoff and Bev

jimbo · jimbo

Seeing as St Lawrence was mentioned a couple of posts ago Wonder how Carmila is after the srorms last time

jeannette · jeannette

Hi folk out there in GN land. Wonder if I could ask your opinion on towing with a 2009-2010 Auto 2WD Petrol 3.6l Holden Colorado. What are your opinions? Any and all appreciated, any Links appreciated as well. Thanks folk, travel safe and stay happy

Freddos future · Freddos future

Hi Everyone, We are planning our full time retirement and want to purchase our "home base". Would love to hear the pro and cons of living in a retirement village or buying a house in town. This will be our last major purchase so we want to do our home work thoroughly and hopefully "get it r...

ozjohn · ozjohn

The Good - Holts Motors & Home Hardware Swan hill. The Bad - Bond Batteries. The Ugly - Me. Headed off for a two week shake down run in the new van. First morning the car only just started. Whoops! Battery problem or a discharge somewhere. Arrived in Swan Hill, Booked in to a park (Ensuite Sites $23/ni...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Myrtle goes in tomorrow morning for her heart transplant. Sam rang this arvo. If I have trouble starting her in the morning he will send over one of his guys. Not sure how long she will be in there for. Will keep you updated.

Havago · Havago

Hi. I am looking at updating my towing mirrors. I have a Ford Territory and full 19'6" caravan. At present I have the clip-on ones held with rubber straps. What is your opinion of say, Aussie Truck Mirrors , the Ora Torino ones and the others that clip on the mirrors? I have a limited budget also. Loo...

shadyandme · shadyandme

I have just put the grey nomad stickers on "The beast"they look great, I have a man putting some shelves in the cupboards for me then the fun begins loading all my stuff I only have 2 days to go in the house, then a week at my daughters if my back is ok by then I will be leaving on the tuesday,see you a...

Ma · Ma

Well, we are home again after nine weeks on the road. We free camped and van parked and friend parked and family parked......nothing like variety. We went as far as Yorke Peninsular and thanks heaps to Debe and Elbe for their hospitality and playing tour guide. Sorry we can't be there for the Septembe...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Men never seem to think about the danger of some of the jobs that they do......... you've got to love the techniques they conjure up to get the jobs done.

Vic · Vic

Did anyone see Bill The Kid on Discover Downunder on TV on Saturday afternoon (4.30pm)? He was supposed to be on the Charlieville leg booking into a caravan park I think? We had visitors so I missed it.

New Member · Mr Red

Hi Guys, Just joined this good looking and informative Forum been following and looking for a while. And it looks like i will learn quite a bit. Cheers Mr Red.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	WHAT ARE THE ODDS? (Preview) Article in Cairns Post this morning. This could happen to anyone. Damm scary.Cairns woman, 65, killed by rock on Northern Territory highway Thursday, July 21, 2011© The Cairns Post TRAGEDY struck in a split second for a grey nomad couple from Cairns yesterday when a rock smashed through the w...	clazandaza	9	920	06:02 PM Jul 21, 2011 by jules47
	Lake Eyre - Flights? (Preview) We are currently planning our Sept Oct trip out of Brisbane & are considering a flight over Lake Eyre. Can you please help. What's best fixed or rotary wing aircraft? (I assume that rotary will only be available from Marree. Is that right?) Has anyone done the flight 1 or 2 days from Longreac...	Cupie	7	1954	11:33 AM Jul 21, 2011 by Cupie
	Huge Task (Preview) I am hoping against hope that one of you may help me find a New Idler Bracket for a Toyota Coaster 1983 3b Diesel motor Cannot for love of money find one in Melbourne...I'm told by Toyota that these vehicles are all being wrecked in Qld. I have just had the Air conditioner done and the man tells me I nee...	jimbo	9	1104	10:13 AM Jul 21, 2011 by jimbo
	BAD WEATHER (Preview) I hope if there are any of our forum members in the Southern Highlands area that they have battened down the hatches. Snowing in Bowral at the moment and temperature hovering around the degree mark. It's only 7 degrees here in Ulladulla with rain straight off the snowfields and almost horizontal at t...	Ma	21	1082	11:47 PM Jul 20, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	JUST CHECKING IN (Preview) Just letting all my friends know that I am still around, currently housesitting at Coochin near boonah until next tuesday (no internet reception) and then over to Kalbar for a week, after that back to my sons place at Jimboomba for a week and then off to Tara for the camel races.	goinsoon	9	905	10:47 PM Jul 20, 2011 by goinsoon
	BACK HOME SAFE AND SOUND (Preview) Well we are back home again after a great trip in outback Queensland, having visited the following places, Nindi Gully, St George, Thargomindah, Cunnamulla, Nockundra(pop 3) but a great pub with lots of people passing through and a great camp spot on the Wilson River. Onto Quilpie through Eromanga...	pauline	9	1493	08:52 PM Jul 20, 2011 by pauline
	The Ultimate Kombi! (Preview) We get some strange vehicles on Magnetic island, but here is an interesting one 1974 Kombi, owned by some travelling artisans, on the beach at Arcadia.They were going to the RSL markets tonight.I love old Kombis, having owned one myself. Stands out a bit, eh. -- Edited by bill12 on Friday 15th of July 2...	bill12	26	1406	07:09 PM Jul 20, 2011 by glassies
	TYPHOON (Preview) Seems like there is a typhoon about to hit Japan..............you'll never guess what name they gave it MA	Ma	5	413	04:57 PM Jul 20, 2011 by milo
	Theodore Qld. (Preview) Hi, Bev and I are thinking of going through Theodore next week on way to visit youngest son and family at Clermont. Has anyone been that way recently, how are the roads and is the Theodore caravan park operating OK? Geoff and Bev	gwb	3	3094	04:16 PM Jul 20, 2011 by jimbo
	Carmlia Qld (Preview) Seeing as St Lawrence was mentioned a couple of posts ago Wonder how Carmila is after the srorms last time	jimbo	1	666	11:24 AM Jul 20, 2011 by petengail
	Tow Vehicle - Holden Colorado (Preview) Hi folk out there in GN land. Wonder if I could ask your opinion on towing with a 2009-2010 Auto 2WD Petrol 3.6l Holden Colorado. What are your opinions? Any and all appreciated, any Links appreciated as well. Thanks folk, travel safe and stay happy	jeannette	6	3259	11:23 AM Jul 20, 2011 by petengail
	Planning for full time retirement (Preview) Hi Everyone, We are planning our full time retirement and want to purchase our "home base". Would love to hear the pro and cons of living in a retirement village or buying a house in town. This will be our last major purchase so we want to do our home work thoroughly and hopefully "get it r...	Freddos future	26	1497	11:16 AM Jul 20, 2011 by Oliopa
	The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. (Preview) The Good - Holts Motors & Home Hardware Swan hill. The Bad - Bond Batteries. The Ugly - Me. Headed off for a two week shake down run in the new van. First morning the car only just started. Whoops! Battery problem or a discharge somewhere. Arrived in Swan Hill, Booked in to a park (Ensuite Sites $23/ni...	ozjohn	8	874	08:51 AM Jul 20, 2011 by ken thomas
	Wish Myrtle well for tomorrow ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Myrtle goes in tomorrow morning for her heart transplant. Sam rang this arvo. If I have trouble starting her in the morning he will send over one of his guys. Not sure how long she will be in there for. Will keep you updated.	Happywanderer	41	2070	08:40 AM Jul 20, 2011 by justjo
	TOWING MIRRORS (Preview) Hi. I am looking at updating my towing mirrors. I have a Ford Territory and full 19'6" caravan. At present I have the clip-on ones held with rubber straps. What is your opinion of say, Aussie Truck Mirrors , the Ora Torino ones and the others that clip on the mirrors? I have a limited budget also. Loo...	Havago	13	12187	10:52 PM Jul 19, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	STICKERS ARE ON!!!!!! (Preview) I have just put the grey nomad stickers on "The beast"they look great, I have a man putting some shelves in the cupboards for me then the fun begins loading all my stuff I only have 2 days to go in the house, then a week at my daughters if my back is ok by then I will be leaving on the tuesday,see you a...	shadyandme	12	892	08:15 PM Jul 19, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	HOME AGAIN (Preview) Well, we are home again after nine weeks on the road. We free camped and van parked and friend parked and family parked......nothing like variety. We went as far as Yorke Peninsular and thanks heaps to Debe and Elbe for their hospitality and playing tour guide. Sorry we can't be there for the Septembe...	Ma	28	821	09:30 AM Jul 19, 2011 by _wombat_
	Why Men Die Before women (Preview) Men never seem to think about the danger of some of the jobs that they do......... you've got to love the techniques they conjure up to get the jobs done.	Wombat 280	19	1612	10:22 PM Jul 18, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Billy The Kid - AKA William The Third - Discover Downunder ? (Preview) Did anyone see Bill The Kid on Discover Downunder on TV on Saturday afternoon (4.30pm)? He was supposed to be on the Charlieville leg booking into a caravan park I think? We had visitors so I missed it.	Vic	9	1204	09:09 PM Jul 18, 2011 by Ma
	New Member (Preview) Hi Guys, Just joined this good looking and informative Forum been following and looking for a while. And it looks like i will learn quite a bit. Cheers Mr Red.	Mr Red	13	1032	08:37 PM Jul 18, 2011 by Helena
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