The Grey Nomads - General

elliemike · elliemike

Hi, one and all We are in Tassie at present, cool but pleasant. What a place absolutely love the scenery. Lived in New Zealand (Blenheim) for 20 years, so being here is like being back in NZ in some ways. Weather is about the same as well I would think. Loving it. However some information, tho...

tezza · tezza

As you know we have just started as managers of the Mukinbudin caravan park. the worst job in the park without a doubt is cleaning the stainless steel BBQ every morning. any hints, tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Part of the problem is that the pilot light keeps part of the plate quite hot so...

blaze · blaze

Seems to me that motor homes of any size would be a problem to set up to be level. Even looking at some on concrete slabs they seem to sit tail end down a bit because of the load I guess. I know I like a nice level bed to sleep in so how do people cope in motor homes. I think it would be a case for a self leveling bed ch...

blaze · blaze

Down to Williams tomorrow to catch up with a mate for the night and then down to Albany for thursday, staying at the Emu Bay caravan park cheers blaze

lilly31 · lilly31

Did anyone see the story tonite ... national parks officers should hang their head in shame .... Same old story money from tourist come before welfare of these beauitful dogs If we treated out pet like that and none of us would .. we be taked to court by R.S.P.C.A what make this any differnet ???? Th...

brucenjude · brucenjude

Hi to all G>N> have been watching this site for some time and now happy to join so we can ad a coment or two as we head off to WA this coming week

robell · robell

GDAY ALL, Fran and I have had to delay our start by quite a long time due to a major family problem. it looks as though it may take a while to get things sorted out so at this stage we don't know just when we will be on the road, but the way things are up north it may not be a bad thing. ...

beachball57 · beachball57

what's wrong with this state government of ours here in South Austrlaia, i heard on the radio that they will be closing the South Austrlian tourist office in the city soon due to budget cuts,,,don't we want tourists here or something, ok i guess there are other places to get information, like the web a...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

We will be staying at Dolphin Point Caravan Park, Burrill Lake this weekend. Any GN's in the area PM us and will give contact details. Over there for a reunion and flying to Sunshine coast Monday to visit ML.

The Rat · The Rat

Hello,my Name is Bob Menzies and a new boy to the Forum.I look forward to sharing ideas,experiences etc with other members.Thank you,Bob.

Ma · Ma

Yes, you got it right, Blue and Ma have been evicted from the Dalmeny Camp Ground. Unsavoury characters you may ask? Well, it's like this see: Old bus camped up the top of the hill just to the rear of "ESSIE". Arguments been going on since last Friday. Really blue language, even enough to...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Law of the Garbage Truck One day a man hopped into a taxi and they took off for the airport. They were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of them. The taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches!...

John-Pam · John-Pam

This retirement thing is hard work I seem to work harder and longer now than I did when I was Working for a living. So we are off to Wood Gate for ten day's leaving in just over two weeks and looking forward to nothing but relaxing, drowning a few beers, long walks on the beach, possible spot of fishing, an...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I attended this show on Sunday, the last of the 5-day event at the Adelaide Showgrounds. A stall holder told me the numbers were down from last year, and there were less exhibitors. I didn't get that impression. There were people and kids everywhere. My legs are still tired from climbing up into van...

Vic · Vic

http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/site/exhibitors.html-- Edited by Vic on Tuesday 1st of March 2011 10:27:19 PM

deb-gary · deb-gary

hi everone we have recently joined the site as we are in process of selling the house and hitting the roads.we are reading regular to pick up any little ideas as we know there is a lot to learn.would like to pose one question though,is anyone out there towing with an 80series petrol cruiser with Lpg and ho...

petengail · petengail

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wh_bifwDoQ&feature=player_embedded#

gunadoo · gunadoo

Something someone said to me the other day prompted me to write ... He said that a person without friends is on his way out. I haven't posted here since December.Prior to that I was having an absolute ball as a traveller.I'd taken a deep breath,sold the house bought a van and resigned my job. I've wanted t...

Helena · Helena

Just wondering what the free camp sites in Queensland will be like in June will still go anyway but can't afford caravan parks all the time. Helena.

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

At the moment we are caretaking a 600,000 acre property which is about 120km across. it is bout 70km north of the nearest town Sandstone WA. It is lovely to be 50km from another living sole after 4 months in Margaret River & Perth The owner before he went away to get married told us an interesting sto...

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	Alice to Laverton (Preview) Hi, one and all We are in Tassie at present, cool but pleasant. What a place absolutely love the scenery. Lived in New Zealand (Blenheim) for 20 years, so being here is like being back in NZ in some ways. Weather is about the same as well I would think. Loving it. However some information, tho...	elliemike	8	1903	08:41 AM Mar 5, 2011 by elliemike
	How do you clean a stainless steel BBQ (Preview) As you know we have just started as managers of the Mukinbudin caravan park. the worst job in the park without a doubt is cleaning the stainless steel BBQ every morning. any hints, tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Part of the problem is that the pilot light keeps part of the plate quite hot so...	tezza	17	9828	10:24 AM Mar 4, 2011 by GrumpyOne
	siteing a motor home (Preview) Seems to me that motor homes of any size would be a problem to set up to be level. Even looking at some on concrete slabs they seem to sit tail end down a bit because of the load I guess. I know I like a nice level bed to sleep in so how do people cope in motor homes. I think it would be a case for a self leveling bed ch...	blaze	12	1776	11:40 PM Mar 3, 2011 by PeterD
	On the move (Preview) Down to Williams tomorrow to catch up with a mate for the night and then down to Albany for thursday, staying at the Emu Bay caravan park cheers blaze	blaze	10	1024	10:31 PM Mar 3, 2011 by Firefly
	Australian story (Preview) Did anyone see the story tonite ... national parks officers should hang their head in shame .... Same old story money from tourist come before welfare of these beauitful dogs If we treated out pet like that and none of us would .. we be taked to court by R.S.P.C.A what make this any differnet ???? Th...	lilly31	8	1141	09:32 PM Mar 3, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	what a great forum (Preview) Hi to all G>N> have been watching this site for some time and now happy to join so we can ad a coment or two as we head off to WA this coming week	brucenjude	10	1377	06:26 PM Mar 3, 2011 by Firefly
	DELAYED (Preview) GDAY ALL, Fran and I have had to delay our start by quite a long time due to a major family problem. it looks as though it may take a while to get things sorted out so at this stage we don't know just when we will be on the road, but the way things are up north it may not be a bad thing. ...	robell	3	910	05:17 PM Mar 3, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	tourist office closing (Preview) what's wrong with this state government of ours here in South Austrlaia, i heard on the radio that they will be closing the South Austrlian tourist office in the city soon due to budget cuts,,,don't we want tourists here or something, ok i guess there are other places to get information, like the web a...	beachball57	9	1292	01:33 PM Mar 3, 2011 by biggles
	Burrill Lake NSW (Preview) We will be staying at Dolphin Point Caravan Park, Burrill Lake this weekend. Any GN's in the area PM us and will give contact details. Over there for a reunion and flying to Sunshine coast Monday to visit ML.	Gary and Kerry	1	613	11:37 AM Mar 3, 2011 by Ma
	A greeting to one and all. (Preview) Hello,my Name is Bob Menzies and a new boy to the Forum.I look forward to sharing ideas,experiences etc with other members.Thank you,Bob.	The Rat	16	1085	06:30 AM Mar 3, 2011 by Helena
	WE'VE BEEN EVICTED (Preview) Yes, you got it right, Blue and Ma have been evicted from the Dalmeny Camp Ground. Unsavoury characters you may ask? Well, it's like this see: Old bus camped up the top of the hill just to the rear of "ESSIE". Arguments been going on since last Friday. Really blue language, even enough to...	Ma	16	1461	10:59 PM Mar 2, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Have A Garbage Free Day (Preview) Law of the Garbage Truck One day a man hopped into a taxi and they took off for the airport. They were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of them. The taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches!...	Cruising Granny	5	1728	10:53 PM Mar 2, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Well earned break (Preview) This retirement thing is hard work I seem to work harder and longer now than I did when I was Working for a living. So we are off to Wood Gate for ten day's leaving in just over two weeks and looking forward to nothing but relaxing, drowning a few beers, long walks on the beach, possible spot of fishing, an...	John-Pam	8	1064	05:29 PM Mar 2, 2011 by John-Pam
	SA Caravan & Outback Show (Preview) I attended this show on Sunday, the last of the 5-day event at the Adelaide Showgrounds. A stall holder told me the numbers were down from last year, and there were less exhibitors. I didn't get that impression. There were people and kids everywhere. My legs are still tired from climbing up into van...	Cruising Granny	5	1511	02:15 PM Mar 2, 2011 by Smokeydk
	Perth Caravan & Camping Show - Claremont Showgrounds - 17th- 21st March 2011 (Preview) http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/site/exhibitors.html-- Edited by Vic on Tuesday 1st of March 2011 10:27:19 PM	Vic	0	542	10:25 PM Mar 1, 2011 by Vic
	we are getting ready (Preview) hi everone we have recently joined the site as we are in process of selling the house and hitting the roads.we are reading regular to pick up any little ideas as we know there is a lot to learn.would like to pose one question though,is anyone out there towing with an 80series petrol cruiser with Lpg and ho...	deb-gary	10	1333	10:06 PM Mar 1, 2011 by deb-gary
	Van in a tight place (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wh_bifwDoQ&feature=player_embedded#	petengail	9	1059	09:15 PM Mar 1, 2011 by straycat
	Friends (Preview) Something someone said to me the other day prompted me to write ... He said that a person without friends is on his way out. I haven't posted here since December.Prior to that I was having an absolute ball as a traveller.I'd taken a deep breath,sold the house bought a van and resigned my job. I've wanted t...	gunadoo	16	1672	06:11 PM Mar 1, 2011 by Whistler
	Queensland in June (Preview) Just wondering what the free camp sites in Queensland will be like in June will still go anyway but can't afford caravan parks all the time. Helena.	Helena	16	2135	03:28 PM Mar 1, 2011 by Ma
	A thought on free camping on properties (Preview) At the moment we are caretaking a 600,000 acre property which is about 120km across. it is bout 70km north of the nearest town Sandstone WA. It is lovely to be 50km from another living sole after 4 months in Margaret River & Perth The owner before he went away to get married told us an interesting sto...	Hylda&Jon	5	1063	02:47 PM Mar 1, 2011 by Alan8888
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