The Grey Nomads - General

Peterpan · Peterpan

G'Day, Just been introduced to this site by the B.I.L. and thought we'd introduce oureselves. We are both retired, I worked in a number of Government agencies, been a truck driver both interstste and local,and worked as a building supervisor ( a fancy name foe a maintenance caretaker), a part time s...

Dunco · Dunco

I just thought I would pass some info on as recently there has been some conjecture regarding keeping left unless overtaking...on multi lane roads. For everyones info, if you are on a 3 lane road/highway and the speed limit is 80km/h or above, then you have to keep left unless overtaking. Now, this i...

Vic · Vic

I saw an ad on TV tonight that the A'Van Agent / Offshore Marine are having a closing down sale, see this link; http://www.avanwa.com.au/ I wonder who the new WA A'Van agent will be? (That's the one we visited in Guildford Jon when you were over here) -- Edited by Vic on Monday 20th of June 2011 01:43:44...

tonyd · tonyd

I do love a stoush! About 10 days ago, a certain Perth dealer advertised a 2008 Ford Ranger automatic with canopy, 72,000-odd kms for $23,990. This is the vehicle I have been been looking for and it ticked all the right boxes. I thought this was a very good deal and got in touch with them, keen to buy. Oh...

lost Gypsy · lost Gypsy

Hi all , looking forward to starting our new life on the road but trying to keep cost down , eventually we are hoping to free camp as much as possible , but for now will have to visit caravan parks often. We are about to buy a 33' bus and heard that showgrounds offer a discount for buses, does anyone know if t...

Sue & K · Sue & K

In about a month we plan to meet up with some Queensland friends in Byron Bay, can anyone suggest a 'dog friendly' caravan park in that area? thanks, Sue

clazandaza · clazandaza

Was I joking when I said it got a tad cool up near Herberton? This morning (Sunday) I heard from a bloke who overheard another fella telling somebody else that he heard on good authority that it was -8 at Wondeccla at 0500hrs this morning. I didn't argue the point as we had ice on the grass all over the sho...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

We are heading into Kakadu in a few days and If you don't mind I would like to pick your brains. We are looking for a nice camping area within the park to take out caravan (which is definately not an off-road one) The sites on the net that I looked at don't mention if camp sites are accessible by caravan. It wo...

Helena · Helena

After being housebound for around 8 months finally able to get back on the travels will be leaving in a couple of days only for a month but hey at least it is on the road. can't wait Helena.

JohnM · JohnM

At long last, received clearance from the quacks that I can travel again, albeit at an easy pace and not too far from Home, but it's a start, was starting to believe that last Nov was my last trip. Chest infection has cleared (caused by immune system being down due to Chemo & Radiation), can eat a norm...

clazandaza · clazandaza

Hi All. For anyone visiting the Atherton Tablelands/Cairns area this weekend we will be at Wondeccla sportsgrounds, just two or three ks out of Herberton. We are camping overnight (free) and Sunday morning is the monthly Wondeccla Markets at the sportsgrounds. Quaint little country market w...

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

Just noticed how many Guru's there are......Congratulations ALL

milo · milo

just found out one of my aunts msy not have long to live, not only with dementia but also cancer.. might be a few weeks or a couple months, not sure..... she's 83 ,puts a damper on things...... life is too short at any age

bozo101 · bozo101

Hi folks, I am a newbie on the GN site, having only recently managed to poke my nose into the solos forum, me being a solo traveller. Can anyonne tell me if they have pulled a van into a place called 'Eddies Camp', near Hopevale in NQ. It looks like heaven, and a great place for fishing tragics, like myself...

noels · noels

Hi to all I have an elderly air con about 12 years old model 136.302 I'v broken the cover I cannot replace it as they say its too old so I was wondering if one had an old one they dont need any more you may want to sell thankyou Noelene

milo · milo

G'day every one my dad and i are back home, both tired after a long day traveling home but happy weve done a cruise... we can tick that one of the list... will post up pics soon im stuffed, croock from a cold and over tired, but enjoyed the cruise and even thru some scary rough weather, it was an adventure...

Vic · Vic

Here's a couple of shots, still have a couple of things to add myself, but mostly finished. It has one sliding window with flyscreen, can be used for single or double bed, rear lift up end on bed that can be accessed from outside (as well as inside) for easy access to storage, LED reading lights, roof ligh...

Sheba · Sheba

Don't know if every-one knows this, [ I didn't 'till just a few minutes ago.] but you can now fill in your Census Form Online.http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/home/2011+census+fact+sheet:+ecensus -- Edited by Sheba on Wednes...

Vic · Vic

Just had the Hi Ace converted at last (no pic's yet) but first had to take it to a weighbridge and get a weight certificate. Then I take that with the vehicle to the Motor Transport Inspection Centre, wait in long line to have the vehicle examiners inspect the vehicle....did you put in an applicat...

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

Hi Everyone, Does anyone use a portable fire pit? Going away this weekend again and fires are allowed but you have to have your own pit. Could easily go to bunnings and buy one but every one I've ever seen are fairly cheap and I reckon they would just melt. Also, I've always wondered what does one do with th...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Newbie (Preview) G'Day, Just been introduced to this site by the B.I.L. and thought we'd introduce oureselves. We are both retired, I worked in a number of Government agencies, been a truck driver both interstste and local,and worked as a building supervisor ( a fancy name foe a maintenance caretaker), a part time s...	Peterpan	20	1180	06:32 PM Jun 21, 2011 by Sheba
	Keeping left on multi lane roads (Preview) I just thought I would pass some info on as recently there has been some conjecture regarding keeping left unless overtaking...on multi lane roads. For everyones info, if you are on a 3 lane road/highway and the speed limit is 80km/h or above, then you have to keep left unless overtaking. Now, this i...	Dunco	26	1542	10:04 PM Jun 22, 2011 by Dunco
	A'Van WA /Offshore Marine Closing Down (Preview) I saw an ad on TV tonight that the A'Van Agent / Offshore Marine are having a closing down sale, see this link; http://www.avanwa.com.au/ I wonder who the new WA A'Van agent will be? (That's the one we visited in Guildford Jon when you were over here) -- Edited by Vic on Monday 20th of June 2011 01:43:44...	Vic	4	1165	03:55 PM Jun 20, 2011 by Vic
	The perils of buying 4WDs (Preview) I do love a stoush! About 10 days ago, a certain Perth dealer advertised a 2008 Ford Ranger automatic with canopy, 72,000-odd kms for $23,990. This is the vehicle I have been been looking for and it ticked all the right boxes. I thought this was a very good deal and got in touch with them, keen to buy. Oh...	tonyd	9	1172	09:16 AM Jun 21, 2011 by _wombat_
	so $10 camp sites are out ? (Preview) Hi all , looking forward to starting our new life on the road but trying to keep cost down , eventually we are hoping to free camp as much as possible , but for now will have to visit caravan parks often. We are about to buy a 33' bus and heard that showgrounds offer a discount for buses, does anyone know if t...	lost Gypsy	9	1333	12:36 PM Jun 21, 2011 by rossjdaniel
	Byron Bay (Preview) In about a month we plan to meet up with some Queensland friends in Byron Bay, can anyone suggest a 'dog friendly' caravan park in that area? thanks, Sue	Sue & K	5	750	11:55 AM Jun 21, 2011 by rosco
	WONDECCLA RE-VISITED (Preview) Was I joking when I said it got a tad cool up near Herberton? This morning (Sunday) I heard from a bloke who overheard another fella telling somebody else that he heard on good authority that it was -8 at Wondeccla at 0500hrs this morning. I didn't argue the point as we had ice on the grass all over the sho...	clazandaza	11	1060	05:57 PM Jun 20, 2011 by jimricho
	Kakadu camping (Preview) We are heading into Kakadu in a few days and If you don't mind I would like to pick your brains. We are looking for a nice camping area within the park to take out caravan (which is definately not an off-road one) The sites on the net that I looked at don't mention if camp sites are accessible by caravan. It wo...	Hylda&Jon	17	1343	09:13 AM Jun 21, 2011 by _wombat_
	housebound ending (Preview) After being housebound for around 8 months finally able to get back on the travels will be leaving in a couple of days only for a month but hey at least it is on the road. can't wait Helena.	Helena	11	1058	09:44 AM Jun 20, 2011 by Smokeydk
	Cleared to Travel Next Week (Preview) At long last, received clearance from the quacks that I can travel again, albeit at an easy pace and not too far from Home, but it's a start, was starting to believe that last Nov was my last trip. Chest infection has cleared (caused by immune system being down due to Chemo & Radiation), can eat a norm...	JohnM	22	1298	04:06 PM Jun 19, 2011 by Travel Bug
	WONDECCLA MARKETS (Preview) Hi All. For anyone visiting the Atherton Tablelands/Cairns area this weekend we will be at Wondeccla sportsgrounds, just two or three ks out of Herberton. We are camping overnight (free) and Sunday morning is the monthly Wondeccla Markets at the sportsgrounds. Quaint little country market w...	clazandaza	9	1012	07:13 AM Jun 19, 2011 by jimricho
	Guru's (Preview) Just noticed how many Guru's there are......Congratulations ALL	Smokeydk	15	1110	05:02 PM Jun 19, 2011 by jandas fun
	lifes too short... (Preview) just found out one of my aunts msy not have long to live, not only with dementia but also cancer.. might be a few weeks or a couple months, not sure..... she's 83 ,puts a damper on things...... life is too short at any age	milo	9	1089	09:46 PM Jun 18, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	eddies camp - Hopevale NQ (Preview) Hi folks, I am a newbie on the GN site, having only recently managed to poke my nose into the solos forum, me being a solo traveller. Can anyonne tell me if they have pulled a van into a place called 'Eddies Camp', near Hopevale in NQ. It looks like heaven, and a great place for fishing tragics, like myself...	bozo101	14	4248	08:09 PM Jun 19, 2011 by glassies
	Electotrolux Air con (Preview) Hi to all I have an elderly air con about 12 years old model 136.302 I'v broken the cover I cannot replace it as they say its too old so I was wondering if one had an old one they dont need any more you may want to sell thankyou Noelene	noels	2	568	01:10 PM Jun 25, 2011 by noels
	were back!!!!!! (Preview) G'day every one my dad and i are back home, both tired after a long day traveling home but happy weve done a cruise... we can tick that one of the list... will post up pics soon im stuffed, croock from a cold and over tired, but enjoyed the cruise and even thru some scary rough weather, it was an adventure...	milo	15	977	07:09 PM Jun 16, 2011 by milo
	Vic's Campervan Conversion - Some items to be added etc ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Here's a couple of shots, still have a couple of things to add myself, but mostly finished. It has one sliding window with flyscreen, can be used for single or double bed, rear lift up end on bed that can be accessed from outside (as well as inside) for easy access to storage, LED reading lights, roof ligh...	Vic	48	3691	11:31 PM Jun 18, 2011 by Vic
	2011 Census. (Preview) Don't know if every-one knows this, [ I didn't 'till just a few minutes ago.] but you can now fill in your Census Form Online.http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/home/2011+census+fact+sheet:+ecensus -- Edited by Sheba on Wednes...	Sheba	23	1672	06:22 PM Jun 21, 2011 by Sheba
	Been a long day........Fun at the vehicle inspection centre.. (Preview) Just had the Hi Ace converted at last (no pic's yet) but first had to take it to a weighbridge and get a weight certificate. Then I take that with the vehicle to the Motor Transport Inspection Centre, wait in long line to have the vehicle examiners inspect the vehicle....did you put in an applicat...	Vic	19	975	10:36 AM Jun 23, 2011 by Vic
	portable fire pits (Preview) Hi Everyone, Does anyone use a portable fire pit? Going away this weekend again and fires are allowed but you have to have your own pit. Could easily go to bunnings and buy one but every one I've ever seen are fairly cheap and I reckon they would just melt. Also, I've always wondered what does one do with th...	gordon_adl	24	14783	05:00 PM Oct 29, 2011 by Beth54
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