The Grey Nomads - General

Denise · Denise

Ditto

dave06 · dave06

two days ago Jessica passed the cape of good hope!!!!! she's on her way home!!! JESSICA PASSES CAPE OF GOOD HOPE AND INTO INDIAN OCEAN24-Feb-2010Jessica has just marked another milestone and passed South Africa's Cape of Good Hope and sailed out of the Atlantic Ocean and into the Indian Ocean. The I...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

In 1992, 29000 rubber ducks fell of a Chinese freight ship in the Pacific ocean. Thousands of them washed up on the shores of eastern Asia and Australia. Some even made it as far as the western shores of Noth & South America. But some have travelled even further; After a few years at sea they floated n...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I have read an article in the Owner/Driver truckers' paper about "Grey Power Taking Aim At Newell", as told to Brad Gardner by motorhome owner, Raymond Moore. A "trucker" responded by placing a Post on The Grey Nomad website Forum last night in a very aggresive, offensive ma...

Raineygirl · Raineygirl

Hi everyone, I'm a new member - will be going to the rally at Carrick - hopefully the Solos meeting at George Town too - hope to meet lots of new people and learn all about this wonderful (so everyone tells me!!!) lifestyle I'm embarking on. I am issuing an invitation to anyone who would like to stay a few...

Palebushman · Palebushman

Found this Bigpond warning when I was checking my usage and maintenance pages. I do hope no GN's have fallen victim to these vile miscreants. Warning: Hoax email attempting to capture customer billing information and credit card details. This most recent hoax email is known to have the subject l...

Escape · Escape

Can I leave my Bulls Head on my car when I am not towing my van for a couple of months ..or how long can I leave it on .. being a solo atraveller I find it very hard to undo and do up but I am concerned that it might get rusty between the tongue and the bulls head ..also by leaving it on I think it makes for a quick...

DKay · DKay

Hi to all you folks that like to wet a line. As a keen fisherman, while travelling, I do like to challenge myself and try and find my own fishing spots and try my luck. However , when time is short, you can not beat local knowledge. Does anyone know of any websites that offer accurate and up-to-date fishin...

dave06 · dave06

this has been placed in the C.M.C.A. magazine quite a few times now and I am sure the C.M.C.A. wont mind me reproducing it here this is a warning to all tall vehicle owners, including caravans, of a bridge that is a wee bit low

pricey43 · pricey43

Well only one more sleep and we get to head off again. Hope we've covered everything on the 'to do' list. And if we haven't somebody else will have to do it. Housesitter moves in tomorrow. CAN'T WAIT!!!

buster · buster

Hi Folks, We are new to this lark and our first trip is aimed at getting us from Sydney to The Flinders and back in 16 days with a few days in Broken Hill. We have a sedan and caravan and would be most interested in any suggestions as to must do's, must avoid's, free camping and special spots along the way. We...

milo · milo

I hope i dont scare any one but sometimes i can post some weird stuff.. Its kind of funny how life is, or isn't , i always said if I ever get to 40, ill be happy,im one month away...scary I grew up on a farm, well, hobby farm, 2 achers , loved it there, had animals most of our time there, I thought when i wa...

Denise · Denise

I'm considering buying an oz tent as an adjunct to my campervan so I can leave it with stuff in and drive away...(obviously not freecamping) but I wondered how wise that is and what your experiences have been. The oztent is a mixed blessing,its easy to put up but probably easy to nick as well and the...

DKay · DKay

Bidding starts at $10 (I thought I might try and lighten up the mood a bit

milo · milo

dont know if some are aware but i do a weekly show on our local community fm stationie 60's to modern music, got a few shows on my website,my dream is to work in radio, ie either as audio work or on air,thinking of doing a course in Adelaide next year,for 6months etc but seeing i have my own house and h...

KayJay · KayJay

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows if the Spear Creek Station in Stirling North SA has closed. It's not listed in the latest RACV Tourist Park Guide. Kevin & Jan

dreamchaser · dreamchaser

Hi, I am looking into trading in my 79 viscount 15ft for something smaller. I drive an xtrail. Can anyone make any suggestions about brands and types of vans to suit just one person. When i was camping recently a lady drove in with this tiny little van it had a funny name like digger or nipper i don't remem...

dave06 · dave06

whats happening with the nomads meeting up in south Aussie!! is it dead in the water or what??? if you are interested then please express it so arrangements can be made, if no interest is shown in two days from today, I will can it! let me know so arrangements and an itinerary can be developed, if you leav...

colsa · colsa

After 16 months in Adelaide we are on the road again, left the van park thursday morning and headed south through clarendon, meadows, then strathalbyn very windy and the road has lots of bends then over the ferry at wellington & we stayed at salt creek van park that night it was ok for a stop over ver...

rogngab · rogngab

Hi everyone we are hopefully starting our travels in july and our first stop was going to be yamba has anyone stayed there and did you have any problems have read some bad reports since the riot in early feb thanks heaps cheers rogngab

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Has anyone tried cooking in their engine whilst travelling? (Preview) Ditto	Denise	11	1450	02:14 PM Feb 27, 2010 by justcruisin01
	You go girl (Preview) two days ago Jessica passed the cape of good hope!!!!! she's on her way home!!! JESSICA PASSES CAPE OF GOOD HOPE AND INTO INDIAN OCEAN24-Feb-2010Jessica has just marked another milestone and passed South Africa's Cape of Good Hope and sailed out of the Atlantic Ocean and into the Indian Ocean. The I...	dave06	3	566	11:06 AM Feb 27, 2010 by dave06
	Is this how the Duck got here? (Preview) In 1992, 29000 rubber ducks fell of a Chinese freight ship in the Pacific ocean. Thousands of them washed up on the shores of eastern Asia and Australia. Some even made it as far as the western shores of Noth & South America. But some have travelled even further; After a few years at sea they floated n...	Gary and Kerry	14	1137	06:08 AM Feb 27, 2010 by Paddy
	Grey Power vs Truckers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have read an article in the Owner/Driver truckers' paper about "Grey Power Taking Aim At Newell", as told to Brad Gardner by motorhome owner, Raymond Moore. A "trucker" responded by placing a Post on The Grey Nomad website Forum last night in a very aggresive, offensive ma...	Cruising Granny	34	3168	06:46 PM Feb 26, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	FREE PADDOCK CAMPSITE IN SORELL (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm a new member - will be going to the rally at Carrick - hopefully the Solos meeting at George Town too - hope to meet lots of new people and learn all about this wonderful (so everyone tells me!!!) lifestyle I'm embarking on. I am issuing an invitation to anyone who would like to stay a few...	Raineygirl	7	919	04:03 PM Feb 26, 2010 by Raineygirl
	Bigpond Important Notices (Preview) Found this Bigpond warning when I was checking my usage and maintenance pages. I do hope no GN's have fallen victim to these vile miscreants. Warning: Hoax email attempting to capture customer billing information and credit card details. This most recent hoax email is known to have the subject l...	Palebushman	6	870	01:33 PM Feb 26, 2010 by Popeye
	BULLS HEAD on / off (Preview) Can I leave my Bulls Head on my car when I am not towing my van for a couple of months ..or how long can I leave it on .. being a solo atraveller I find it very hard to undo and do up but I am concerned that it might get rusty between the tongue and the bulls head ..also by leaving it on I think it makes for a quick...	Escape	23	1291	01:06 PM Feb 26, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Fishing report websites (Preview) Hi to all you folks that like to wet a line. As a keen fisherman, while travelling, I do like to challenge myself and try and find my own fishing spots and try my luck. However , when time is short, you can not beat local knowledge. Does anyone know of any websites that offer accurate and up-to-date fishin...	DKay	9	1060	11:17 AM Feb 26, 2010 by dave06
	if you are heading to Tassie (Preview) this has been placed in the C.M.C.A. magazine quite a few times now and I am sure the C.M.C.A. wont mind me reproducing it here this is a warning to all tall vehicle owners, including caravans, of a bridge that is a wee bit low	dave06	3	879	10:27 AM Feb 26, 2010 by dave06
	Heading Off (Preview) Well only one more sleep and we get to head off again. Hope we've covered everything on the 'to do' list. And if we haven't somebody else will have to do it. Housesitter moves in tomorrow. CAN'T WAIT!!!	pricey43	14	937	05:31 PM Feb 25, 2010 by Wonker
	Heading for Wilpena (Preview) Hi Folks, We are new to this lark and our first trip is aimed at getting us from Sydney to The Flinders and back in 16 days with a few days in Broken Hill. We have a sedan and caravan and would be most interested in any suggestions as to must do's, must avoid's, free camping and special spots along the way. We...	buster	6	963	04:03 PM Feb 25, 2010 by vanlea
	hmmm, how life changes ... (Preview) I hope i dont scare any one but sometimes i can post some weird stuff.. Its kind of funny how life is, or isn't , i always said if I ever get to 40, ill be happy,im one month away...scary I grew up on a farm, well, hobby farm, 2 achers , loved it there, had animals most of our time there, I thought when i wa...	milo	12	1239	10:40 AM Feb 25, 2010 by dreamchaser
	Theft...in parks or free camping...Experiences? (Preview) I'm considering buying an oz tent as an adjunct to my campervan so I can leave it with stuff in and drive away...(obviously not freecamping) but I wondered how wise that is and what your experiences have been. The oztent is a mixed blessing,its easy to put up but probably easy to nick as well and the...	Denise	28	1928	10:05 AM Feb 25, 2010 by dreamchaser
	For Sale (Preview) Bidding starts at $10 (I thought I might try and lighten up the mood a bit	DKay	10	1377	09:41 PM Feb 24, 2010 by Wonker
	extended stays (Preview) dont know if some are aware but i do a weekly show on our local community fm stationie 60's to modern music, got a few shows on my website,my dream is to work in radio, ie either as audio work or on air,thinking of doing a course in Adelaide next year,for 6months etc but seeing i have my own house and h...	milo	8	934	06:49 PM Feb 24, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Park closed??? (Preview) Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows if the Spear Creek Station in Stirling North SA has closed. It's not listed in the latest RACV Tourist Park Guide. Kevin & Jan	KayJay	8	1666	05:52 PM Feb 24, 2010 by Gary and Kerry
	any advice on small vans just for one person (Preview) Hi, I am looking into trading in my 79 viscount 15ft for something smaller. I drive an xtrail. Can anyone make any suggestions about brands and types of vans to suit just one person. When i was camping recently a lady drove in with this tiny little van it had a funny name like digger or nipper i don't remem...	dreamchaser	22	10854	03:20 PM Feb 24, 2010 by dave06
	whats going on?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) whats happening with the nomads meeting up in south Aussie!! is it dead in the water or what??? if you are interested then please express it so arrangements can be made, if no interest is shown in two days from today, I will can it! let me know so arrangements and an itinerary can be developed, if you leav...	dave06	58	2547	03:09 PM Feb 24, 2010 by dave06
	on the road again. (Preview) After 16 months in Adelaide we are on the road again, left the van park thursday morning and headed south through clarendon, meadows, then strathalbyn very windy and the road has lots of bends then over the ferry at wellington & we stayed at salt creek van park that night it was ok for a stop over ver...	colsa	3	755	01:35 PM Feb 24, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Yamba (Preview) Hi everyone we are hopefully starting our travels in july and our first stop was going to be yamba has anyone stayed there and did you have any problems have read some bad reports since the riot in early feb thanks heaps cheers rogngab	rogngab	5	1051	10:23 PM Feb 23, 2010 by Beams
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