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grey nomads
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hi all, i was just wondering just how old you have to be to be a grey nomad and what being a grey nomad entails,, i'm only 53 and my wife is 45, we both still work but like to get away when we can for a weekend f an extended break,, we just got back from cooktown in far north queensland, not that we drove we flew and...
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At last
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HI all, Well at last the day is almost here we leave tomorrow morning going to the Riverland in S.A. first then onto Mildura then onto Hay etc etc hopefully we will make it to Cairns this time we always seem to get sidetracked and find places that we really enjoy and then stay too long and don't get as far as w...
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Tassie this year..??
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Hi All , I know that there has been a little bit said on going to ,and not going to, Tassie.. We have a Disco and a 20 foot van all up, 12.5 long, over 2.1 mts. high. return it will be $1374.00 Thinking going around end nov.-10 coming back first week in April. -11.. Any thoughts on time and any thing else on...
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Caravan Parks
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Hi everyone, still waiting delivery of our van in July! Is it helpful being members of caravan parks such as the Big4 etc. or a waste of money. As we are new to all this we won't be doing too much free camping to begin with until we have spoken to lots of you and bought a few more things. Retirement is getting...
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my dream set up...
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ok you guys know i like to dream, and you have also been helping me with ideas on caravans and tow cars etcbut I knew i should have stuck to my original ideas... I have been put in contact with a lady and her partner travelling around Australia in this set up... and its exactly how i want, except id hav...
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yet another shooting
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Dear Friend of ours Brett Dumper a kiwi was shot on the weekend at his daughters house on the gold coast it was her housewarming. Brett was a kind wonderful gentle giant ,had few tattos on his arms so looked tough and was a very tall man but a lovely person. Its said that an argument broke out at 4.30 am and th...
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Blackrock caravan park
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Park is in south hedland W.A.Not Good.I will say no more. Syd
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Cooper Creek Ferry
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/04/2918028.htm
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New red light / speed camera's - Perth.
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These are the new fixed red light / speed camera locations for Perth. They will all be in action from June/July. NOTE THAT THE CAMERA'S WILL GO OFF EVEN IF YOU SPEED THROUGH AN ORANGE LIGHT AT THESE LOCATIONS. CANNING HWY/RISELEY STREET...
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NSW STORMS
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Is everybody down south ok? I caught a bit of the news this morning (after being out camping for a few days) and saw the remains of a caravan park knocked about by the big winds and rain. Hope everyone got through it ok. Caravans and big storms are not always best companions. Ian
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Shucks ! .. it's still cold here !!
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Hiyas .. Would you believe it .. came north to get warmer .. still down to around 4's and 5's of a night time .. I'm about 40 k's south of Kingaroy .. and the locals are telling me its good for frosts around here too .. Oh well .. its beautiful country with great people up here .. and no, they don't resemble...
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help with bedford bus speedo 1972
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need help i have a 1972 bedford bus i am converting to motor home the speedo is in mph i need to convert it to klms can any one help me with this problem i live in brisbaine thank yuo guys as we are going to travel around australia at xmas
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Have stickers, will travel, eventually
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Mystery mail received, Yay, was my grey nomad stickers, so I am set to go, just need to decide on the tug and tow! Then the direction , after I have told my mother and reconciled myself with the grandchildren.....
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Generator
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For those who remember me and my problems with the Toyota Coaster (Lemon)Well it's coming along fine ..Shirley and I will head North this July...I was wondering if I could ask you fellow Nomads..If you had a choice would you take a generator...I have one...But really wont be off road much.... As my wi...
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Retiring and Sarge
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Roger has now RETIRED!!!!! WAAAHOOOO. Tuesday we are starting of for Alice Springs....as we have done a couple of time. Just love the Zircon fields at Gem Tree. We go over the Plenty H/way. Thats a fun trip. We sure dont have any complaints about our van. It's a 17ft6 coromal..off road..tandem wheel...
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Back on the net
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Hi everybody been on the road for 5 weeks now back on the internet head north soon
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Just saying goodmorning
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Goodmorning everyone just thought I would start the day right by saying Hi to all on the forum. We had almost a day of rain here in S.A yesterday a wonderful sight for our state. How is the weather going in Queensland now it seems as if they are still getting the odd shower. Have a good day everyone. Helena....
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need advice on camp chairs
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_ we are in the market for comfortable folding chairs. Recommendations anyone????? Thanks in advance
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which internet providers are you using?
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Hi there, we are going to travelling aroud Australia in August, we need to get wirelless internet. Which providers best? We thought it would be unable to get internet some areas. Telstra is the one? 3 or Virgin has got cheap plan, but does it work any area?
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Shot in Alice Springs
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Camper shot while free camping near Alice Springs
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