The Grey Nomads - General

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...

Pam · Pam

Have just posted a morning tea get together in the Get Together Section for anyone interested.

Pam · Pam

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

Firefly · Firefly

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

bill12 · bill12

I just put my name down my name to help in the Qld floods . I have a self contained vehicle and a few skills that might help, and am not doing a lot, so I hope that I am doing a good thing. Perhaps a few other nomads could also help.Volounteer Qld is the sight where you can sign up.Will post as I go.

Allara · Allara

Hi everyone I am travelling from Hillsborough NSW to Dorrigo. Should I go up the Pacific Hwy or via New England? Does enyone know how steep the road may be from Raleigh and Bellingen? I am towing an 18' Viscount, so am not sure if this is the best way. Also will need an overnight camp spot on the way. Tha...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

A few of you may remember our experience a few weeks back with a missile through the car & out the rear window, & life long friend has just had a lead wheel balance weight penertrate the front awning & window of their van. The peice of lead remained wedged in the window & against the insec...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Hi fellow nomads! Just thought I'd mention, we are staying on a 4 acre property just outside of Perth doing a couple of hours work a day in return for a site with electricity & other facilities. The lovely people running this place are looking for the odd nomads to drop by & give them a hand with th...

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.

petengail · petengail

http://www.goes.noaa.gov/sohemi/sohemiloops/shirgmscol.html

jimbo · jimbo

I know I have in the pass,have been a Council and Government knocker..I would like also to say that I know they are doing a fantastic job in Qld in their darkest hour.....I would hope also that these people who are affected..Are not asked to pay fee's of any sort until they get onto their feet...particu...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

just received a email from QLD Motorways advising that the tolls have been lifted untill further notice. Not that you could far if you wanted to.

petengail · petengail

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/torrential-rain-raises-alarm-for-maryborough-gympie-wide-bay-kingaroy-cooloola-and-brisbane/story-e6freon6-1225984664015

Rod-Sharon · Rod-Sharon

Hi Wonder if any of you have had this experience and what you would suggest for our future trips when we are not in parks but out free camping. We have recently been free camping along the Murray River up past Sedan in SA. We have two little dogs that travel with us. Our last trip saw the dogs get tiny litt...

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	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	1993	10:01 PM Jan 18, 2011 by Len and Barb
	Echuca on Wednesday (Preview) Have just posted a morning tea get together in the Get Together Section for anyone interested.	Pam	2	1059	08:43 PM Jan 18, 2011 by Pam
	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	1907	08:19 PM Jan 18, 2011 by jules47
	Queensland Floods Interactive Link (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/floodrelief/queensland-floods-interactive-before-and-afte...	Firefly	9	1134	04:51 PM Jan 18, 2011 by Firefly
	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	1141	03:55 PM Jan 18, 2011 by noels
	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	1371	06:50 PM Jan 17, 2011 by Popeye
	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	1033	02:04 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Arvy
	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	979	01:19 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	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	1755	01:14 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	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	1001	01:08 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	just volounteered to help in the floods ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I just put my name down my name to help in the Qld floods . I have a self contained vehicle and a few skills that might help, and am not doing a lot, so I hope that I am doing a good thing. Perhaps a few other nomads could also help.Volounteer Qld is the sight where you can sign up.Will post as I go.	bill12	31	2068	12:26 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Tell me where to go (Preview) Hi everyone I am travelling from Hillsborough NSW to Dorrigo. Should I go up the Pacific Hwy or via New England? Does enyone know how steep the road may be from Raleigh and Bellingen? I am towing an 18' Viscount, so am not sure if this is the best way. Also will need an overnight camp spot on the way. Tha...	Allara	18	1876	12:00 PM Jan 16, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	JUST NEVER KNOW; (Preview) A few of you may remember our experience a few weeks back with a missile through the car & out the rear window, & life long friend has just had a lead wheel balance weight penertrate the front awning & window of their van. The peice of lead remained wedged in the window & against the insec...	justcruisin01	3	834	05:09 PM Jan 15, 2011 by Legendts
	Nice place to stay in near Perth (Preview) Hi fellow nomads! Just thought I'd mention, we are staying on a 4 acre property just outside of Perth doing a couple of hours work a day in return for a site with electricity & other facilities. The lovely people running this place are looking for the odd nomads to drop by & give them a hand with th...	Hylda&Jon	5	996	01:04 PM Jan 14, 2011 by colsa
	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	676	09:47 AM Jan 14, 2011 by _wombat_
	Cyclone out near Noumea (Preview) http://www.goes.noaa.gov/sohemi/sohemiloops/shirgmscol.html	petengail	1	672	09:16 PM Jan 13, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	No charge! (Preview) I know I have in the pass,have been a Council and Government knocker..I would like also to say that I know they are doing a fantastic job in Qld in their darkest hour.....I would hope also that these people who are affected..Are not asked to pay fee's of any sort until they get onto their feet...particu...	jimbo	6	1529	08:48 PM Jan 13, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	TOLLS; (Preview) just received a email from QLD Motorways advising that the tolls have been lifted untill further notice. Not that you could far if you wanted to.	justcruisin01	2	746	08:30 AM Jan 13, 2011 by jules47
	Flood situation South East Queensland (Preview) http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/torrential-rain-raises-alarm-for-maryborough-gympie-wide-bay-kingaroy-cooloola-and-brisbane/story-e6freon6-1225984664015	petengail	8	1757	07:42 PM Jan 12, 2011 by Beth54
	Prickly Jacks (Preview) Hi Wonder if any of you have had this experience and what you would suggest for our future trips when we are not in parks but out free camping. We have recently been free camping along the Murray River up past Sedan in SA. We have two little dogs that travel with us. Our last trip saw the dogs get tiny litt...	Rod-Sharon	11	1512	01:41 PM Jan 12, 2011 by Pam
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