The Grey Nomads - General

jimbo · jimbo

Wife, two little dogs, And I, are heading off too Mildura for a couple of weeks on the 16th May...Are there any suggestions on a Caravan park close to the Town we May like...Pet friendly of course....I'd rather go through this site as first hand knowledge is the best way....Thank you..

Ma · Ma

Anyone going to the Hawkesbury Show this year. It's between Richmond and Windsor NSW and is on from the 13th - 15th May. It's been 25 years since we have been so thought we might go along and see how much things have changed. If you are in the area PM me and we can catch up

beachball57 · beachball57

oh yeh whille i am venting what about the dimise of the humble fishing comp, here in SA there use to be a fair few fishing comps spread out over the year but thses seem to be getting fewer in number, maybe the GFC had something to do with it as i guess money is tight for everyone but really come on bring back my t...

beachball57 · beachball57

ok this may not have much to do with grey nomading as such but i bet there are a lot of us greying semi nomads that are a bit "crafty" now i'm not into knitting or anything like that but i was wondering if anyone has ever made thier own candles, i was thinking of having a go at it and was hopeing for s...

blaze · blaze

Just spent a lovely evening entertaining two fellow tasmanian travellers, Leanne works here at the cp as a cleaner come secatary, I as night manager. They are a young couple traveling with their dogs. We are basicly traveling the same route but at slitely different timeframes so will most probally c...

Helena · Helena

Hi, Have looked up the above named park in the camps 5 book tried to phone but the phone number appeared to be incorrect phoned telecom they don,t seem to have it listed could anyone tell me if the park is still there if so what the number is thanks for your help Helena. Sorry forgot to add also tried the upd...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

I believe they got Elton out to th carrier for Osama's burial. He sang a specially written song for him . sandals in th bin

petengail · petengail

http://redcliffe-and-bayside-herald.whereilive.com.au/news/story/dying-wish-dashed-after-caravan-stolen-in-rothwell/

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

No traps for me, just grab the little b..... by the tail, grab a stick, bye bye mouse, you won't come back to annoy me again. A whole week of pellets, cleaning etc and he was still hanging around. New thread, my old ones getting boring.

agro · agro

Just joined and traveling south . At Dubbo at the moment them heading to Canberra. Lots of vans heading north thinking why is that fool going south. I live on the sunshine coast so I wont be in the ice age very long. Anyone else on the road , enjoy. Agro (Kev Jan)

eagles · eagles

Just thinking,with all the wet, has anyone been yabbying lately? If so what's your method. I was shown by an old bushie years ago of tea tree branches bunched together and tethered for a couple of days. Good results too. Dave.

jack biggles · jack biggles

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/9309518/teen-dead-in-mandurah-tent-explosion/-- Edited by jack biggles on Wednesday 4th of May 2011 12:44:29 PM

russhenn · russhenn

Seen lots of threads mention how boring crossing the Nullabor was. Here is a link to Nullabor Links. The Worlds longest golf course, in our own back paddock. $60 for the card and you get a certificate at the end. But it is one heck of a way to break up the long journey. Tip.. Cut off top of plastic drink bottl...

Cupie · Cupie

Yer ... I know that I'm off on my favourite subject again ... but I just need to encourage all of you who travel anywhere near water, to go out & get yourself a kayak. Kayaks go with vans like soap with water. Her upstairs has just got me my second kayak for my upcoming 70th birthday!! It is a friend...

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/04/3207784.htm

DellieMay · DellieMay

This morning I had a meeting with a local Labour {would be} Federal Rep. The meeting was in no way connected to C/parks etc, but was concerning the Iconic Pier here in the bay, but soon the conversation turned to c/parks. The "would be" was bad mouthing free camping sites...the taking away o...

milo · milo

i was thinking of a slide on camper with a 4wd ute , but thinking after the last trip it would be too much for me, im kinda thinking very light scale, something like a small campervan something like these trouble is there kinda getting old now ,not sure how they'd go on big trips ie round aus on my own if i did i...

briche · briche

Hi all, Cheryl & I are preparing to spend some time in the Gippsland area. Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of what the road between Lakes Entrance & Mallacoota is like. Not so much the surface but how twisty and hilly is as we are pulling a 23 Ft van. We may leave it at Lakes Entrance and pick i...

eagles · eagles

I used to breed ferrets as a kid,anyone had any association with them lately.

_wombat_ · _wombat_

I have been useing these hose fittings for the past 3 months, they are really great, I am NOT selling these just recommending them. Like most caravaneers I use two hose's one long and one short, both are fitted with the connectors. http://www.hoselink.com.au/

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	Mildura (Preview) Wife, two little dogs, And I, are heading off too Mildura for a couple of weeks on the 16th May...Are there any suggestions on a Caravan park close to the Town we May like...Pet friendly of course....I'd rather go through this site as first hand knowledge is the best way....Thank you..	jimbo	14	1020	10:46 AM May 8, 2011 by jimbo
	HAWKESBURY SHOW (Preview) Anyone going to the Hawkesbury Show this year. It's between Richmond and Windsor NSW and is on from the 13th - 15th May. It's been 25 years since we have been so thought we might go along and see how much things have changed. If you are in the area PM me and we can catch up	Ma	7	1113	02:44 AM May 8, 2011 by Ma
	fishing comp's (Preview) oh yeh whille i am venting what about the dimise of the humble fishing comp, here in SA there use to be a fair few fishing comps spread out over the year but thses seem to be getting fewer in number, maybe the GFC had something to do with it as i guess money is tight for everyone but really come on bring back my t...	beachball57	10	757	06:52 PM May 7, 2011 by sandsmere
	candles (Preview) ok this may not have much to do with grey nomading as such but i bet there are a lot of us greying semi nomads that are a bit "crafty" now i'm not into knitting or anything like that but i was wondering if anyone has ever made thier own candles, i was thinking of having a go at it and was hopeing for s...	beachball57	13	1253	03:12 PM May 7, 2011 by beachball57
	Great night (Preview) Just spent a lovely evening entertaining two fellow tasmanian travellers, Leanne works here at the cp as a cleaner come secatary, I as night manager. They are a young couple traveling with their dogs. We are basicly traveling the same route but at slitely different timeframes so will most probally c...	blaze	1	603	06:37 AM May 7, 2011 by Helena
	Little Gem C/P at Bellata N>S>W. (Preview) Hi, Have looked up the above named park in the camps 5 book tried to phone but the phone number appeared to be incorrect phoned telecom they don,t seem to have it listed could anyone tell me if the park is still there if so what the number is thanks for your help Helena. Sorry forgot to add also tried the upd...	Helena	12	2568	06:34 AM May 7, 2011 by Helena
	Eltons song for Osama (Preview) I believe they got Elton out to th carrier for Osama's burial. He sang a specially written song for him . sandals in th bin	Zoomtopz	6	712	09:42 PM May 6, 2011 by Ma
	Tfhere are certainly some low life's out there (Preview) http://redcliffe-and-bayside-herald.whereilive.com.au/news/story/dying-wish-dashed-after-caravan-stolen-in-rothwell/	petengail	14	1452	09:21 PM May 6, 2011 by jack biggles
	I killed a mouse today with my bare hands ( 1 2 ) (Preview) No traps for me, just grab the little b..... by the tail, grab a stick, bye bye mouse, you won't come back to annoy me again. A whole week of pellets, cleaning etc and he was still hanging around. New thread, my old ones getting boring.	Happywanderer	37	3209	09:20 PM May 6, 2011 by Beth54
	New to forum but greying quickley (Preview) Just joined and traveling south . At Dubbo at the moment them heading to Canberra. Lots of vans heading north thinking why is that fool going south. I live on the sunshine coast so I wont be in the ice age very long. Anyone else on the road , enjoy. Agro (Kev Jan)	agro	18	1339	07:54 PM May 6, 2011 by Esmeralda
	Yabbies (Preview) Just thinking,with all the wet, has anyone been yabbying lately? If so what's your method. I was shown by an old bushie years ago of tea tree branches bunched together and tethered for a couple of days. Good results too. Dave.	eagles	13	2622	07:13 PM May 6, 2011 by colsa
	Explosion in Caravan Park (Preview) http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/9309518/teen-dead-in-mandurah-tent-explosion/-- Edited by jack biggles on Wednesday 4th of May 2011 12:44:29 PM	jack biggles	11	1232	06:24 PM May 6, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Play Golf Across the Nullabor nullabor golf (Preview) Seen lots of threads mention how boring crossing the Nullabor was. Here is a link to Nullabor Links. The Worlds longest golf course, in our own back paddock. $60 for the card and you get a certificate at the end. But it is one heck of a way to break up the long journey. Tip.. Cut off top of plastic drink bottl...	russhenn	14	7699	06:16 PM May 6, 2011 by Nicholstones
	You just have to have a KAYAK! (Preview) Yer ... I know that I'm off on my favourite subject again ... but I just need to encourage all of you who travel anywhere near water, to go out & get yourself a kayak. Kayaks go with vans like soap with water. Her upstairs has just got me my second kayak for my upcoming 70th birthday!! It is a friend...	Cupie	23	2814	04:23 PM May 6, 2011 by Cupie
	Another big Croc story (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/04/3207784.htm	petengail	7	1012	11:40 AM May 6, 2011 by jack biggles
	Dump point in Hervey Bay. (Preview) This morning I had a meeting with a local Labour {would be} Federal Rep. The meeting was in no way connected to C/parks etc, but was concerning the Iconic Pier here in the bay, but soon the conversation turned to c/parks. The "would be" was bad mouthing free camping sites...the taking away o...	DellieMay	10	1648	06:15 AM May 6, 2011 by jimricho
	thinking about a campervan for myself.. (Preview) i was thinking of a slide on camper with a 4wd ute , but thinking after the last trip it would be too much for me, im kinda thinking very light scale, something like a small campervan something like these trouble is there kinda getting old now ,not sure how they'd go on big trips ie round aus on my own if i did i...	milo	15	1473	09:18 PM May 5, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Road conditions (Preview) Hi all, Cheryl & I are preparing to spend some time in the Gippsland area. Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of what the road between Lakes Entrance & Mallacoota is like. Not so much the surface but how twisty and hilly is as we are pulling a 23 Ft van. We may leave it at Lakes Entrance and pick i...	briche	3	961	08:03 PM May 5, 2011 by ken thomas
	On a lighter note, anyone been ferreting lately? (Preview) I used to breed ferrets as a kid,anyone had any association with them lately.	eagles	14	926	11:25 AM May 5, 2011 by eagles
	Hose Fittings (Preview) *I have been useing these hose fittings for the past 3 months, they are really great, I am NOT selling these just recommending them.* *Like most caravaneers I use two hose's one long and one short, both are fitted with the connectors.* http://www.hoselink.com.au/	_wombat_	9	2372	07:11 AM May 5, 2011 by brickies
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