The Grey Nomads - General

gst · gst

A Victorian couple suffering muscle pains, fevers and vomiting discovered their bodies were infested with tiny worms eating through their tissue. The couple ingested the gnathostomiasis larvae after eating a fish they caught in a river while on a Western Australian holiday. It is the first time t...

Vic · Vic

-- Edited by Vic on Monday 4th of July 2011 12:54:03 AM

milo · milo

hi guys, well, i recently told you about an aunt who we found out had dementia, alzimers, well, she passed away over night, funerals on friday dad wants to fly down, thursday, i know school holidays are on in nss he wants either virgin or quantas , can i do this online ? milo

Pejay · Pejay

Morning Folks, One more sleep and we will be off again tomorrow, taking The Wood Shack 'overseas (see piccie below), down to Tassie, must be a popular spot, and Tony, will let you know about the c/pks etc as it is school holidays at present. O/nt on the boat tomorrow week and will be discovering the apple...

pricey43 · pricey43

Had a good chat with Marj this morning on the phone. She is still in Geelong at her sisters and having a good break. She has been coming on the forum as a guest so knows all about everybody's antics but did not bring her laptop with her so is not logging in on someone else's computer. Marj said to say 'Hi' and...

rosco · rosco

I know there is Travelmate and Google maps but I am after something that shows whether the roads are tarred or gravel. Anybody know of any? Ross

rocan · rocan

heading off next week on a 12 week trip from townsville to perth and rtn.been watching the weather reports and it looks like the wrong time of year to travel east to west across the nullabor.might have to go across the top even though it's peak tourism time in the north west.no matter which way we go it wi...

bill12 · bill12

I just bought a new campervan, a hj one ton cab /chassis with a pro built pop top camper on the back. It has 202 red motor andruns on gas and petrol.It seems to be in g/c with a lot of extras, such as dual batterys, aircon in cab,andis wired for 240 and 12v.It has an electrolux gas /12v/240 fridge which seems...

Shaun · Shaun

Are there any wavers out there? A few years ago when I travelled round Aus with my pre school kids I put a little book and a game together called The Desert Wave. I am now in the process of updating it all and I wondered how many other people have a favourite wave. Regards Shaun

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-20L-Portable-Toilet-w-Flush-Camping-Caravan-Fishing-/260811193392?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3cb98efc30

pricey43 · pricey43

Just arrived home from Queenscliff where a torchlight procession was staged by firefighters from across the region to celebrate Queenscliff' Fire Brigade's 100th year of service. Very impressive

pricey43 · pricey43

Thought I'd better start a new post as we had sort of got off the track from the original post of 'Waving' Milo we travelled in mid July last year here are some pictures of the road.

Anvid · Anvid

We are almost ready to leave Canberra and venture out in our campervan. Weather has been cold - minus 4 tonight. Could we have your thoughts about using an electric blanket in a campervan - Toyotal Hi-Ace? My wife was concerned saying that the van is made of metal and it could be dangerous... I do...

BAILEY · BAILEY

Is there a list of things to take when you pack your van and tow vehicle , obviously it will vary on where you are going and what you are doing but does anyone have a general list of things to pack We would appreciate the comments

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

SWMBO and my self are looking at bringing car and van over to main land and doing t trip from Mel to Bega via lakes Entrance then overland to Shep and back to Mel to get ferry what would be the best time of year for a trip ,last trip we did over there,was last june along the great ocean road, and it was a lovely t...

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hi Everybody, Recently spent a couple of nights at the above park and the "amenities" are an absolute disgrace. Rotting woodwork on door frames, tiles missing from shower floors and walls, the place was not cleaned in the two nights we spent there and was generally filthy.The only thing t...

Dougie · Dougie

Need a couple of small signs for the Chinchilla Free Camp to help those wanting to find the place. Have given details to Chinchilla Visitors Centre who have suggested putting up a small sign in a couple of places, so would appreciate any help from our members.

milo · milo

any ways you all know of our plans for alice springs, but have been thinking about the cmca rallie is at Kalgoorlie in WA , but heard there are no powered sites available, will have to check on our set up to see if worth going etc,, or just go down to albany then up to perth then maybe back across the Null...

gubby · gubby

http://www.news.com.au/legendary-outback-postie-tom-kruse-dies/story-e6frea83-1226084865651-- Edited by gubby on Thur...

glassies · glassies

Gee i have been watching the news lately and we seem to have a spate of bad news going on ,did anybody see the new on the little baby boy 18 month old from brisbane area killed by his step dad that was friends of ours, the grandfather works up here in beerwah got a call to say you best get down to brisbane ,his da...

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	WORMS EAT VIC COUPLE (Preview) A Victorian couple suffering muscle pains, fevers and vomiting discovered their bodies were infested with tiny worms eating through their tissue. The couple ingested the gnathostomiasis larvae after eating a fish they caught in a river while on a Western Australian holiday. It is the first time t...	gst	0	449	06:30 PM Jul 5, 2011 by gst
	RV Type Poll (Preview) -- Edited by Vic on Monday 4th of July 2011 12:54:03 AM	Vic	21	1727	05:32 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Vic
	flying from sydney to adelaide... how? (Preview) hi guys, well, i recently told you about an aunt who we found out had dementia, alzimers, well, she passed away over night, funerals on friday dad wants to fly down, thursday, i know school holidays are on in nss he wants either virgin or quantas , can i do this online ? milo	milo	5	510	03:06 PM Jul 5, 2011 by milo
	On The Road Again Tomorrow (Preview) Morning Folks, One more sleep and we will be off again tomorrow, taking The Wood Shack 'overseas (see piccie below), down to Tassie, must be a popular spot, and Tony, will let you know about the c/pks etc as it is school holidays at present. O/nt on the boat tomorrow week and will be discovering the apple...	Pejay	10	897	01:59 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Happy Wanderer Report. (Preview) Had a good chat with Marj this morning on the phone. She is still in Geelong at her sisters and having a good break. She has been coming on the forum as a guest so knows all about everybody's antics but did not bring her laptop with her so is not logging in on someone else's computer. Marj said to say 'Hi' and...	pricey43	10	962	01:55 PM Jul 5, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Are there maps on the net that show the type of road? (Preview) I know there is Travelmate and Google maps but I am after something that shows whether the roads are tarred or gravel. Anybody know of any? Ross	rosco	22	1399	12:02 AM Jul 5, 2011 by blaze
	townsville to perth (Preview) heading off next week on a 12 week trip from townsville to perth and rtn.been watching the weather reports and it looks like the wrong time of year to travel east to west across the nullabor.might have to go across the top even though it's peak tourism time in the north west.no matter which way we go it wi...	rocan	5	746	08:04 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Wombat 280
	New(used) campervan ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I just bought a new campervan, a hj one ton cab /chassis with a pro built pop top camper on the back. It has 202 red motor andruns on gas and petrol.It seems to be in g/c with a lot of extras, such as dual batterys, aircon in cab,andis wired for 240 and 12v.It has an electrolux gas /12v/240 fridge which seems...	bill12	31	1755	04:30 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Waving ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Are there any wavers out there? A few years ago when I travelled round Aus with my pre school kids I put a little book and a game together called The Desert Wave. I am now in the process of updating it all and I wondered how many other people have a favourite wave. Regards Shaun	Shaun	30	1631	04:09 PM Jul 4, 2011 by Shaun
	portable toilet (Preview) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-20L-Portable-Toilet-w-Flush-Camping-Caravan-Fishing-/260811193392?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3cb98efc30	Cowboy7307	2	965	03:03 PM Jul 4, 2011 by CK56
	Torchlight procession (Preview) Just arrived home from Queenscliff where a torchlight procession was staged by firefighters from across the region to celebrate Queenscliff' Fire Brigade's 100th year of service. Very impressive	pricey43	2	623	09:53 PM Jul 3, 2011 by delatite
	Oodnadatta Track (for milo) (Preview) Thought I'd better start a new post as we had sort of got off the track from the original post of 'Waving' Milo we travelled in mid July last year here are some pictures of the road.	pricey43	11	1883	08:18 PM Jul 3, 2011 by milo
	Query about electric blankets. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are almost ready to leave Canberra and venture out in our campervan. Weather has been cold - minus 4 tonight. Could we have your thoughts about using an electric blanket in a campervan - Toyotal Hi-Ace? My wife was concerned saying that the van is made of metal and it could be dangerous... I do...	Anvid	35	5314	07:58 PM Jul 3, 2011 by pricey43
	Is there a list of things to take when you pack your van and tow vehicle (Preview) Is there a list of things to take when you pack your van and tow vehicle , obviously it will vary on where you are going and what you are doing but does anyone have a general list of things to pack We would appreciate the comments	BAILEY	9	979	08:27 PM Jul 2, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Planing a trip to Bega (Preview) SWMBO and my self are looking at bringing car and van over to main land and doing t trip from Mel to Bega via lakes Entrance then overland to Shep and back to Mel to get ferry what would be the best time of year for a trip ,last trip we did over there,was last june along the great ocean road, and it was a lovely t...	Cowboy7307	5	774	07:18 PM Jul 2, 2011 by gubby
	Lightning Ridge Hotel/Motel Caravan Park (Preview) Hi Everybody, Recently spent a couple of nights at the above park and the "amenities" are an absolute disgrace. Rotting woodwork on door frames, tiles missing from shower floors and walls, the place was not cleaned in the two nights we spent there and was generally filthy.The only thing t...	Magnarc	10	1587	02:56 PM Jul 2, 2011 by Ma
	Any retired signwriters? (Preview) Need a couple of small signs for the Chinchilla Free Camp to help those wanting to find the place. Have given details to Chinchilla Visitors Centre who have suggested putting up a small sign in a couple of places, so would appreciate any help from our members.	Dougie	7	839	11:49 AM Jul 2, 2011 by blaze
	thinking out loud again (Preview) any ways you all know of our plans for alice springs, but have been thinking about the cmca rallie is at Kalgoorlie in WA , but heard there are no powered sites available, will have to check on our set up to see if worth going etc,, or just go down to albany then up to perth then maybe back across the Null...	milo	5	906	11:16 PM Jul 1, 2011 by Mack
	The Passing Of An Australian Legend (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/legendary-outback-postie-tom-kruse-dies/story-e6frea83-1226084865651-- Edited by gubby on Thur...	gubby	6	637	11:05 PM Jul 1, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	news has all been a run of bad stuff lately (Preview) Gee i have been watching the news lately and we seem to have a spate of bad news going on ,did anybody see the new on the little baby boy 18 month old from brisbane area killed by his step dad that was friends of ours, the grandfather works up here in beerwah got a call to say you best get down to brisbane ,his da...	glassies	8	896	08:29 PM Jul 1, 2011 by Cruising Granny
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