The Grey Nomads - General

thomas01 · thomas01

Pleased to meet all who frequent this site. Have been reading through past posts and am staggered by the depth of knowledge and wisdom provided by both seasoned and new-comer travellers. Keep it up. Wifey and I are looking at retiring towards the end of 2011 and hope to travel periodically for as long a...

goinsoon · goinsoon

Last day here in Shepp. we are moving on tomorrow, while we were here we went to SPC outlet and Campbell soup factory shop worked out we got over $300.00 worth of stuff for about $70.00 talk about a bargain, we have enough food to last us until we get home. If anyone comes down this way, dont miss these fact...

jonathan · jonathan

I've noticed that there seem to be quite a few travelling to the West or Back .. Thought I'd open a new Topic which may group interested comments together rather than 'hijack' another thread .. (which I almost did) .. I'm at Haslam .. a small beachside hamlet with a $5.00 honesty box at its entrance whic...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1FqAyh/www.abc.net.au/news/infographics/qld-floods/beforeafter.htm-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Thursday 20th of January 2011 02:13:28 AM

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

http://tunarama.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=12

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/boxoft-batch-photo-processor/#comments

valnrob · valnrob

We have gone to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, it was a last minute idea. Was easy to get camping site at the Council Park near Peel St. There are a heap of Vans and Tents here. Its good, no need to drive the ute in, everything in town area walking distance. Been hot but this afternoon have cloud cove...

blaze · blaze

Now in the packing phase, what going where and whats staying behind. Be much easier travelling as a solo male, I 'm sure that there would be no need for half the stuff that women seem to need. Back to it cheers blaze

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

I noticed at the bottom of Cruising Granny's posts she has a plug for http://ozcaravantagalong.com I am wondering if many people know about this site as it doesn't seem to be used much but seems a great idea to meet up with fellow nomads going the same direction as you. I love how they have different head...

noels · noels

hi all im a newbie i have not started my journeys yet as i was dignose with cancer last year so sort that out first.im having treatment in perth which is not accepted by our goverment so not covered by health benfits so it all comes from my pocket and help from my family so my dollars are very precious to me i...

Pam · Pam

Rochester was inundated yesterday. I hope you are OK in Echuca in the next couple of days Happy Wanderer

Delta18 · Delta18

Many times I read of people typing a large post as a reply or a new topic (or even a Form you were filling out) only to find they hit the wrong button and lost all that work. For those of you using Firefox there is an Add-on called "Lazarus; Form Recovery". With this little app installed when the i...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Hi peoples! Could anyone advise us of when the crowds start turning up at Monkey Mia, the Coral Coast & the Kimberly's WA after the end of the wet season. We're biding our time till the big wet slows down but we would like to try & keep a little ahead of the influx of crouds into the camping areas. We...

Len and Barb · Len and Barb

Hi all, still a little time away from our journey and having a real mind battle over the type of tug we need. We want to tow a van similar in size to a Jayco Stirling or same and need to consider the fuel economy as well as towing potential. I know so many people are doing the job very nicely with Toyota LandCru...

brickies · brickies

Just to let everyone know we just missed the flood waters, luckily the level in our area only reached 19.6 mts not the 22 mts predicted we have been cut off since Tuesday and have had no Power till 20 minites ago the local Supermarket open for the first time this morning no bread or milk hoping to have stoc...

vic page · vic page

A group of 6 caravans are going to attend the Mt Isa rodeo in early August 2011.Can anybody tell me where to stay.Does the showground take vans.many thanks.

Benwerrin · Benwerrin

I have the opportunity to acquire a 2009 model (2.8 lt deisel) of the above from a terminally ill acquaintance, I had discounted this brand and was looking at others but the price offered is exceptionally good and I wondered if any members had any experience with this particular MH. I is a long way awa...

Firefly · Firefly

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/queensland-floods-interactive-before-and-afte...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We're planning a trip South, to include a few days or a week at Wilsons Prom. Theres a campground at Tidal river in the NP, and one at Shallow Inlet. Has anyone stayed at either of those places, and which one would you recommend? I doubt there'll be any free camps anywhere nearby but thats to be expected s...

blaze · blaze

I now have no job, dont know how to feel about that yet. Been working since I left school at 15yo. 13 more sleeps until we get on the boat to head to the big island to my north, couple of days in Werribee and then head to the Barossa to see my sister for a couple days. Then we will start the trek across the nulabor...

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	Another newbie prepares for take-off (Preview) Pleased to meet all who frequent this site. Have been reading through past posts and am staggered by the depth of knowledge and wisdom provided by both seasoned and new-comer travellers. Keep it up. Wifey and I are looking at retiring towards the end of 2011 and hope to travel periodically for as long a...	thomas01	9	930	05:29 PM Jan 24, 2011 by BushbabyandGumnut
	SHEPPARTON (Preview) Last day here in Shepp. we are moving on tomorrow, while we were here we went to SPC outlet and Campbell soup factory shop worked out we got over $300.00 worth of stuff for about $70.00 talk about a bargain, we have enough food to last us until we get home. If anyone comes down this way, dont miss these fact...	goinsoon	4	1031	10:56 PM Jan 23, 2011 by goinsoon
	Travellers to / from the West Coast .. (Preview) I've noticed that there seem to be quite a few travelling to the West or Back .. Thought I'd open a new Topic which may group interested comments together rather than 'hijack' another thread .. (which I almost did) .. I'm at Haslam .. a small beachside hamlet with a $5.00 honesty box at its entrance whic...	jonathan	23	1709	04:34 PM Jan 23, 2011 by _wombat_
	Brisbane Flood Pics (Preview) http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1FqAyh/www.abc.net.au/news/infographics/qld-floods/beforeafter.htm-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Thursday 20th of January 2011 02:13:28 AM	Hylda&Jon	1	751	09:00 AM Jan 20, 2011 by Firefly
	Tunarama Festival - Pt. Lincoln (Preview) http://tunarama.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=12	Cruising Granny	5	1310	05:12 PM Jan 20, 2011 by Yuglamron
	FREE Photo program (Preview) http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/boxoft-batch-photo-processor/#comments	_wombat_	0	1071	07:41 PM Jan 19, 2011 by _wombat_
	Tamworth Country Music Festival (Preview) We have gone to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, it was a last minute idea. Was easy to get camping site at the Council Park near Peel St. There are a heap of Vans and Tents here. Its good, no need to drive the ute in, everything in town area walking distance. Been hot but this afternoon have cloud cove...	valnrob	6	972	07:07 AM Jan 23, 2011 by lilly31
	Seven sleep to go (Preview) Now in the packing phase, what going where and whats staying behind. Be much easier travelling as a solo male, I 'm sure that there would be no need for half the stuff that women seem to need. Back to it cheers blaze	blaze	14	1302	10:08 PM Jan 19, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Finding fellow travellers (Preview) I noticed at the bottom of Cruising Granny's posts she has a plug for http://ozcaravantagalong.com I am wondering if many people know about this site as it doesn't seem to be used much but seems a great idea to meet up with fellow nomads going the same direction as you. I love how they have different head...	Hylda&Jon	4	1186	10:25 PM Jan 19, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	need a little help (Preview) hi all im a newbie i have not started my journeys yet as i was dignose with cancer last year so sort that out first.im having treatment in perth which is not accepted by our goverment so not covered by health benfits so it all comes from my pocket and help from my family so my dollars are very precious to me i...	noels	4	1173	03:55 PM Jan 18, 2011 by noels
	Floods victoria's turn (Preview) Rochester was inundated yesterday. I hope you are OK in Echuca in the next couple of days Happy Wanderer	Pam	18	1945	08:19 PM Jan 18, 2011 by jules47
	Lost Post (Preview) Many times I read of people typing a large post as a reply or a new topic (or even a Form you were filling out) only to find they hit the wrong button and lost all that work. For those of you using Firefox there is an Add-on called "Lazarus; Form Recovery". With this little app installed when the i...	Delta18	7	1445	06:50 PM Jan 17, 2011 by Popeye
	Info on crowds in Nthrn WA (Preview) Hi peoples! Could anyone advise us of when the crowds start turning up at Monkey Mia, the Coral Coast & the Kimberly's WA after the end of the wet season. We're biding our time till the big wet slows down but we would like to try & keep a little ahead of the influx of crouds into the camping areas. We...	Hylda&Jon	13	2073	06:43 PM Jan 19, 2011 by MikeMin
	Tugs Versus Economy (Preview) Hi all, still a little time away from our journey and having a real mind battle over the type of tug we need. We want to tow a van similar in size to a Jayco Stirling or same and need to consider the fuel economy as well as towing potential. I know so many people are doing the job very nicely with Toyota LandCru...	Len and Barb	22	2086	10:01 PM Jan 18, 2011 by Len and Barb
	Back on air (Preview) Just to let everyone know we just missed the flood waters, luckily the level in our area only reached 19.6 mts not the 22 mts predicted we have been cut off since Tuesday and have had no Power till 20 minites ago the local Supermarket open for the first time this morning no bread or milk hoping to have stoc...	brickies	10	1033	01:08 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	mt isa rodeo (Preview) A group of 6 caravans are going to attend the Mt Isa rodeo in early August 2011.Can anybody tell me where to stay.Does the showground take vans.many thanks.	vic page	1	704	09:47 AM Jan 14, 2011 by _wombat_
	Jayco motorhome 22 1 (Preview) I have the opportunity to acquire a 2009 model (2.8 lt deisel) of the above from a terminally ill acquaintance, I had discounted this brand and was looking at others but the price offered is exceptionally good and I wondered if any members had any experience with this particular MH. I is a long way awa...	Benwerrin	7	1073	02:04 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Arvy
	Queensland Floods Interactive Link (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/queensland-floods-interactive-before-and-afte...	Firefly	9	1161	04:51 PM Jan 18, 2011 by Firefly
	Wilsons Prom, Vic. (Preview) We're planning a trip South, to include a few days or a week at Wilsons Prom. Theres a campground at Tidal river in the NP, and one at Shallow Inlet. Has anyone stayed at either of those places, and which one would you recommend? I doubt there'll be any free camps anywhere nearby but thats to be expected s...	Gerty Dancer	8	1876	01:14 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	its official (Preview) I now have no job, dont know how to feel about that yet. Been working since I left school at 15yo. 13 more sleeps until we get on the boat to head to the big island to my north, couple of days in Werribee and then head to the Barossa to see my sister for a couple days. Then we will start the trek across the nulabor...	blaze	11	1011	01:19 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
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