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nomad ahoy · nomad ahoy

Hi Everyone, I've just joined Grey Nomads, and am hoping that someone can help me with my problem. I am contemplating buying a 2008 Hilux SR dual cab 4x4, with approximately twenty thousand dollars of extras. They are not modifications like suspension, engine or wheels. The Hilux has ARB bullbar wi...

jack biggles · jack biggles

Friends, I am going away for a few weeks. I don't have a working notebook pc anymore & even if I went out and splurged on one, I don't have the other thingy for mobile internet, actually I don't really want one either, had one before, it drove me nuts. I vaguely recall putting my heal through it after...

Pejay · Pejay

Well the van and 4WD are all packed and ready to head off in the morning, going 'down hill' this time - had two trips going 'uphill' to Townsville already this year- in floods and cyclones, but you have to get through when a new grandchild is on the way. But now it's time to head off to Canberra through al...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

CG, wondered where you stopped in Dalby on your way through. I remember you said you stopped two nights, was it a freecamp or caravan park. There are no freecamps in the Camps 4 book. If caravan park where was it and how much. Have been told by another camper here in Kumbia about Lake Broadwater south of Da...

stan747 · stan747

Hi Delliemay, Pats off work this coming weekend and we love days out, suggest a place if you are up for that coffee.

glassies · glassies

well im off to bangkok on wednesday with a couple of friends for 11 nights ive since booking my trip found that my elder brother that i had lost contact with lives in pattaya so i will be paying him a visit, hes married and has alittle thai girl. all very exciting see you when i get back until then take care t...

stan747 · stan747

Hi everyone, thanks for your input, much appreciated. If the house had sold, we would be on our way full time now and wouldn't have to worry about getting back but Pat has to go back to work. going to put it back on the market in a couple of months and try again but in the meantime, thought we would take a litt...

jimricho · jimricho

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/is-satnav-making-us-stupid-20110512-1ej9d.html

chappy · chappy

Hi GNs Any comments about the Camec/coastrv type of plate and cups holders that are either 4 or 6 setting? Our next trip is a long one through West Coast and back up the Centre. I am going to rearrange the van cupboards and as I am vertically challenged I was wondering how efffective they are in prot...

Ma · Ma

Well, the van is all packed, the tug is all packed, all check lists complete. We are heading off in the morning and will be away for around 8 weeks or so. Heading for Victoria the over to Yorke Peninsular in South Aus. Got all the winter woollies packed to, not to mention the thermal underwear. Will keep in...

petengail · petengail

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/5007029/Bill-clamps-down-on-freedom-campers

jimbo · jimbo

Looks as if the Mildura trip is off at the moment...My father in law has had a turn in the nursing home and is not well..Shirls and I have too waite and see what happens...The beauty of it . is that we are not in any hurry... Ps Sorry popeye looks like the coffee will have to wait..Thanks for your kind thoug...

jack biggles · jack biggles

It seems not a day go by these days where I don't read or hear on the news about something that has happened in this great land of ours & I start shaking my head! It seems that some of the people we have chosen as leaders, policy makers, judges & magistrates & so forth have gone stark raving bon...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Had just the most thrilling experience this morning, took a flight over the two biggies at Uluru National Park. Absolutely fantastic

jonathan · jonathan

.. well .. just left the state of WA .. numerous friendships made and fell in love with the Kimberleys .. absolutely beautiful .. .. Now in Timber creek (NT) .. and slowly making tracks to the east Coast .. with maybe a deviation to Darwin .. Jon

LynneJacob · LynneJacob

Hi, folks I've just today been poking around your Forum again. I did this last February and was consumed by it. You're all having so much FUN! Right up my alley. I'm a Canadian with a very old dream that's still alive ... and it's high time to live it, now. That first one's to visit Australia (since I wa...

lilly31 · lilly31

Was shocked to see what fuel cost up in sunny state.. Fill up here at $1.44 per litre most was $1.48 but seen it up to$1.55 ..was $1.75 at Belyando I didnt buy any there pull up had lunch but seen plenty who were fueling up ... must be hard for all you people out there trying to travel on a pensi...

Magnarc · Magnarc

G'day All, We are heading up to Lake Eyre shortly, does anyone have any info on the Caravan park at Marree? We are not expecting 5 stars but it would be nice to have some input before we go. Magnarc.

beachball57 · beachball57

the green hornet said.....don't be afraid of dying, be afraid of never having lived at all. now as the green hornet is a wise man this set me to thinking,, maybe not such a good idea but anyway,,,when we are young we seem to live in the moment and don't worry much about the future,,, when we reach middle ag...

jimbo · jimbo

Can anybody help me on this one....I Once ticked the box that said email me in reply to this Post.....How can I stop it I;m getting Heaps and Heaps of notifacations on everybody reply to various question....I;m forever deleting said emails....I'm gong grey wit worry

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Comprehensive insurance on a Hilux with plenty of extras (Preview) Hi Everyone, I've just joined Grey Nomads, and am hoping that someone can help me with my problem. I am contemplating buying a 2008 Hilux SR dual cab 4x4, with approximately twenty thousand dollars of extras. They are not modifications like suspension, engine or wheels. The Hilux has ARB bullbar wi...	nomad ahoy	3	838	08:27 AM May 18, 2011 by nomad ahoy
	Over & out (Preview) Friends, I am going away for a few weeks. I don't have a working notebook pc anymore & even if I went out and splurged on one, I don't have the other thingy for mobile internet, actually I don't really want one either, had one before, it drove me nuts. I vaguely recall putting my heal through it after...	jack biggles	19	1026	06:13 AM May 18, 2011 by Landfall
	Leaving Home!!! (Preview) Well the van and 4WD are all packed and ready to head off in the morning, going 'down hill' this time - had two trips going 'uphill' to Townsville already this year- in floods and cyclones, but you have to get through when a new grandchild is on the way. But now it's time to head off to Canberra through al...	Pejay	6	909	09:54 PM May 17, 2011 by Firefly
	Cruisin Granny, where did you stop in Dalby?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) CG, wondered where you stopped in Dalby on your way through. I remember you said you stopped two nights, was it a freecamp or caravan park. There are no freecamps in the Camps 4 book. If caravan park where was it and how much. Have been told by another camper here in Kumbia about Lake Broadwater south of Da...	Happywanderer	33	2995	09:27 PM May 17, 2011 by Helena
	coffee (Preview) Hi Delliemay, Pats off work this coming weekend and we love days out, suggest a place if you are up for that coffee.	stan747	4	734	09:00 PM May 17, 2011 by DellieMay
	im off overseas (Preview) well im off to bangkok on wednesday with a couple of friends for 11 nights ive since booking my trip found that my elder brother that i had lost contact with lives in pattaya so i will be paying him a visit, hes married and has alittle thai girl. all very exciting see you when i get back until then take care t...	glassies	6	639	07:00 PM May 17, 2011 by glassies
	Too Much (Preview) Hi everyone, thanks for your input, much appreciated. If the house had sold, we would be on our way full time now and wouldn't have to worry about getting back but Pat has to go back to work. going to put it back on the market in a couple of months and try again but in the meantime, thought we would take a litt...	stan747	10	980	05:45 PM May 17, 2011 by jimricho
	Is Sat-Nav (GPS) making us stupid? GPS (Preview) http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/is-satnav-making-us-stupid-20110512-1ej9d.html	jimricho	28	2174	05:45 PM May 17, 2011 by Esmeralda
	plate holders ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi GNs Any comments about the Camec/coastrv type of plate and cups holders that are either 4 or 6 setting? Our next trip is a long one through West Coast and back up the Centre. I am going to rearrange the van cupboards and as I am vertically challenged I was wondering how efffective they are in prot...	chappy	35	2666	05:43 PM May 17, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	OFF WE GO (Preview) Well, the van is all packed, the tug is all packed, all check lists complete. We are heading off in the morning and will be away for around 8 weeks or so. Heading for Victoria the over to Yorke Peninsular in South Aus. Got all the winter woollies packed to, not to mention the thermal underwear. Will keep in...	Ma	26	941	05:00 PM May 17, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Free camping legislation may be coming in New Zealand (Preview) http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/5007029/Bill-clamps-down-on-freedom-campers	petengail	11	829	11:42 AM May 17, 2011 by jack biggles
	No Go! For the moment. (Preview) Looks as if the Mildura trip is off at the moment...My father in law has had a turn in the nursing home and is not well..Shirls and I have too waite and see what happens...The beauty of it . is that we are not in any hurry... Ps Sorry popeye looks like the coffee will have to wait..Thanks for your kind thoug...	jimbo	19	1092	08:32 AM May 17, 2011 by jimbo
	The decision makers are stark raving mad (Have they lost their minds?) (Preview) It seems not a day go by these days where I don't read or hear on the news about something that has happened in this great land of ours & I start shaking my head! It seems that some of the people we have chosen as leaders, policy makers, judges & magistrates & so forth have gone stark raving bon...	jack biggles	15	936	12:31 AM May 17, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta (Preview) Had just the most thrilling experience this morning, took a flight over the two biggies at Uluru National Park. Absolutely fantastic	Gerty Dancer	12	933	09:16 PM May 16, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	.. loved the West Coast !! (Preview) .. well .. just left the state of WA .. numerous friendships made and fell in love with the Kimberleys .. absolutely beautiful .. .. Now in Timber creek (NT) .. and slowly making tracks to the east Coast .. with maybe a deviation to Darwin .. Jon	jonathan	18	958	09:12 PM May 16, 2011 by gold dandelion
	Looking for a CamperVan for 1 for 2-3 months (Preview) Hi, folks I've just today been poking around your Forum again. I did this last February and was consumed by it. You're all having so much FUN! Right up my alley. I'm a Canadian with a very old dream that's still alive ... and it's high time to live it, now. That first one's to visit Australia (since I wa...	LynneJacob	23	1198	07:49 PM May 16, 2011 by DellieMay
	why is fuel so expensive in qld (Preview) Was shocked to see what fuel cost up in sunny state.. Fill up here at $1.44 per litre most was $1.48 but seen it up to$1.55 ..was $1.75 at Belyando I didnt buy any there pull up had lunch but seen plenty who were fueling up ... must be hard for all you people out there trying to travel on a pensi...	lilly31	20	1431	05:32 PM May 16, 2011 by Beth54
	Marree, SA. (Preview) G'day All, We are heading up to Lake Eyre shortly, does anyone have any info on the Caravan park at Marree? We are not expecting 5 stars but it would be nice to have some input before we go. Magnarc.	Magnarc	10	1034	01:18 PM May 16, 2011 by rosco
	future (Preview) the green hornet said.....don't be afraid of dying, be afraid of never having lived at all. now as the green hornet is a wise man this set me to thinking,, maybe not such a good idea but anyway,,,when we are young we seem to live in the moment and don't worry much about the future,,, when we reach middle ag...	beachball57	11	1112	09:51 AM May 16, 2011 by gubby
	Question (Preview) Can anybody help me on this one....I Once ticked the box that said email me in reply to this Post.....How can I stop it I;m getting Heaps and Heaps of notifacations on everybody reply to various question....I;m forever deleting said emails....I'm gong grey wit worry	jimbo	7	1084	06:56 AM May 16, 2011 by sandsmere
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