The Grey Nomads - General

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

We is in Coonamble , luvly park and a decent GREEN grassy area to walk Tisha, What a magnificent travveller she is turning out to be, dont like her her on the lead al the time but we all have to learn, Stopped the previous night in Kapunda CP right on the river, just 8 Ks north of St George, claims the title o...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Ready to leave (it means litterally). Sunday at dawn ( to aviod the peak traffic) on the morning tide we set off for the trip; Gippsland, GOR, Portland, Ballarrat, Echucha, Hay, Young, home....in a month. Pick up the new cushions today, pack the personals tomorrow. I tell ya it will be good to hit the r...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone for your kind words and thoughts in a time of need. Thanks Terry for the saftey concerns, I guess we use the quick trip term to freely. It was more a case of reducing a two month return trip to a few days,we arrived home safely on wednesday arv...

Ma · Ma

I received this email from a friend this afternoon and thought I would pass it along to you all. Should make for an interesting discussion. I might add that these may OR may not be my thoughts, our thoughts are our own and we are entitled to think what we like. Over to you ..................Ma Regard...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

We are now in Injune, will be here for another night, using delaying tactics as the weather still aint want I call GOOD? further south, Van all sorted and packed proper, had a mud wasp build a block into the open tap on the chassis but all cleared now, all systems now go, Road from Rolliston to here and...

Wombat · Wombat

Well i've sorted out the van wiring circuits and fuse boards. Thanks to Dave for his help. Now solar (Portable Panels) is all that remains to be sorted. Power (240 volt) goes from the shore to the battery via a smart charger then, to the 12 volt appliances such as lights, TV, radio and CD player With solar...

tezza · tezza

Well after a week in Watermans bay housesitting we are off again. Heading north on the inland way to Tom Price then across to Onslow and back along the coast to Bunbury for another sit end November. Is there anything in particular we should watch out for on this route. We like to know about things to avoi...

Lazo · Lazo

http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/racv/Internet/Primary/road+safety/roads+_+traffic/road+rules/common+road+rules/victorian+road+rul...

Palebushman · Palebushman

At long last, we have found that such a place really does exist, and here in Southern Queensland too. You can enjoy working on your prized possession, caravan, bus or motor-home, even in the summer months, and your treasured investment, is protected from the undesirable elements too. Inside the...

Ma · Ma

Sorry it's so small. Don't know how to make it any bigger. This is happened in the carpark of Coles in Ulladulla at lunch time today. Obviously NOT a Grey Nomad........hmmm

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Due to the lose of a family member we have had to cut this trip short,however we did travell as far as planed,just have to make a quick 1100k trip home. Will have to do some catch up reading a little later,all take care.

Disco Duck · Disco Duck

I had a vehicle with personalised plates. These plates used to be the standard South Aussie colours for personalised plates. Green writing on yellow plate. I sold the vehicle and bought a Moroon coloured car. Thought it would be nice to have matching personalised plates on this vehicle so went to Mot...

The Gnome · The Gnome

Great trip with only a couple of hiccups.Left Canberra 12th Aug. heading north with no plan.First overnight at Wellington,first hiccup,had to get supplies as we had no matches to light the bbq.Left the credit card on the counter at coles,discovered this when we pulled in for diesel 200 kms up the roa...

RobCol · RobCol

Hi again; have 2008 Jayco Sterling with Sphere tv; says tv is digital, but reception not good in most places. Have a set top box but don't know how to fit it. Can anyone help? Thanks, Colleen

ibbo · ibbo

This morning I bought a 9v battery to be used in a clock radio.I put the battery in my shorts pocket.Whilst driving home I felt a burning feeling on my leg.The reason was the battery being red hot,to hot to hold in your hand.I wrapped the battery in a chamois leather and put the thing in a bucket of water and...

RobCol · RobCol

Oh 'golly it's cold here in Mount Gambier. Had lovely warm welcome home from 5 grandies here.! Left Sunshine Coast, via Toowoomba,Stanthorpe, Tamworth, Condobolin Hay Mildura Pinnaroo.Took 5 days. Free camped all but two nights. Was interesting trip, and oh so lovely to see green fields once int...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

We have to be a little stupid, but we is packed and ready to roll, heading south on the morrow with grey ribbons and label proudly displayed on the back of car and van, heading for Young, A little early but better than late, First thing we checked was the heater in the van, plus extra blankets as it is minus 2...

Bare Rambler · Bare Rambler

Hi Everyone We are looking at levelling devices (levellers) for our Coaster and would appreciate any feedback/advice on what to get. Fiamma have a couple of different types - e.g. "stepped" or "flat", made of plastic for around $50. Any experience with these ? Thanks

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Does anyone know of a list or site that lists showgrounds that allow camping for caravans, motorhomes etc as they are a handy & cheap place to camp. We are in NSW now & know of a few which I will list below Coffs Harbour Glen Innis Grafton racecourse (i think) Murwillumbah Kyogle Tenterfield We a...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I have a friend who is a very pedantic perfectionist sort of guy who wanted to check out my workshop so I cleaned up; his is always pristine (but never used) went inside and washed my hands with toothpaste..... I think next visit to the War Vets Home I'll find a vacant bed and claim it.......

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	Heading for the cold 3 (Preview) We is in Coonamble , luvly park and a decent GREEN grassy area to walk Tisha, What a magnificent travveller she is turning out to be, dont like her her on the lead al the time but we all have to learn, Stopped the previous night in Kapunda CP right on the river, just 8 Ks north of St George, claims the title o...	mike and Judy	2	598	12:11 PM Oct 11, 2009 by dave06
	Puah Hoya..... Cantonese saying of Hong Kong Tram Conductors... (Preview) Ready to leave (it means litterally). Sunday at dawn ( to aviod the peak traffic) on the morning tide we set off for the trip; Gippsland, GOR, Portland, Ballarrat, Echucha, Hay, Young, home....in a month. Pick up the new cushions today, pack the personals tomorrow. I tell ya it will be good to hit the r...	Basil Faulty	17	1191	12:00 PM Oct 11, 2009 by dave06
	Return Thanks. (Preview) We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone for your kind words and thoughts in a time of need. Thanks Terry for the saftey concerns, I guess we use the quick trip term to freely. It was more a case of reducing a two month return trip to a few days,we arrived home safely on wednesday arv...	justcruisin01	5	695	11:57 AM Oct 11, 2009 by dave06
	AGREE OR NOT...... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I received this email from a friend this afternoon and thought I would pass it along to you all. Should make for an interesting discussion. I might add that these may OR may not be my thoughts, our thoughts are our own and we are entitled to think what we like. Over to you ..................Ma Regard...	Ma	36	1765	12:25 AM Oct 11, 2009 by Rolly
	Heading for the cold 2 (Preview) We are now in Injune, will be here for another night, using delaying tactics as the weather still aint want I call GOOD? further south, Van all sorted and packed proper, had a mud wasp build a block into the open tap on the chassis but all cleared now, all systems now go, Road from Rolliston to here and...	mike and Judy	8	1111	02:11 PM Oct 10, 2009 by Ma
	Last Stupid Question "Honest" (Preview) Well i've sorted out the van wiring circuits and fuse boards. Thanks to Dave for his help. Now solar (Portable Panels) is all that remains to be sorted. Power (240 volt) goes from the shore to the battery via a smart charger then, to the 12 volt appliances such as lights, TV, radio and CD player With solar...	Wombat	12	1164	02:02 PM Oct 10, 2009 by dave06
	off again (Preview) Well after a week in Watermans bay housesitting we are off again. Heading north on the inland way to Tom Price then across to Onslow and back along the coast to Bunbury for another sit end November. Is there anything in particular we should watch out for on this route. We like to know about things to avoi...	tezza	1	630	07:02 PM Oct 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Changes to Victorian Road Rules (Preview) http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/racv/Internet/Primary/road+safety/roads+_+traffic/road+rules/common+road+rules/victorian+road+rul...	Lazo	5	762	06:09 PM Oct 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Awesome RV DIY Facility! (Preview) At long last, we have found that such a place really does exist, and here in Southern Queensland too. You can enjoy working on your prized possession, caravan, bus or motor-home, even in the summer months, and your treasured investment, is protected from the undesirable elements too. Inside the...	Palebushman	6	948	06:04 PM Oct 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	HOW NOT TO PARK YOUR CAR (Preview) Sorry it's so small. Don't know how to make it any bigger. This is happened in the carpark of Coles in Ulladulla at lunch time today. Obviously NOT a Grey Nomad........hmmm	Ma	11	904	09:53 PM Oct 8, 2009 by Ma
	Cut short (Preview) Due to the lose of a family member we have had to cut this trip short,however we did travell as far as planed,just have to make a quick 1100k trip home. Will have to do some catch up reading a little later,all take care.	justcruisin01	20	1283	06:40 PM Oct 8, 2009 by justcruisin01
	Bureaucracy at it's Best ! (Preview) I had a vehicle with personalised plates. These plates used to be the standard South Aussie colours for personalised plates. Green writing on yellow plate. I sold the vehicle and bought a Moroon coloured car. Thought it would be nice to have matching personalised plates on this vehicle so went to Mot...	Disco Duck	26	1350	09:55 AM Oct 8, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Trip Summary (Preview) Great trip with only a couple of hiccups.Left Canberra 12th Aug. heading north with no plan.First overnight at Wellington,first hiccup,had to get supplies as we had no matches to light the bbq.Left the credit card on the counter at coles,discovered this when we pulled in for diesel 200 kms up the roa...	The Gnome	15	924	08:31 AM Oct 8, 2009 by The Gnome
	Fitting Set top box (Preview) Hi again; have 2008 Jayco Sterling with Sphere tv; says tv is digital, but reception not good in most places. Have a set top box but don't know how to fit it. Can anyone help? Thanks, Colleen	RobCol	5	859	08:09 PM Oct 7, 2009 by dave06
	9 Volt Battery problem. (Preview) This morning I bought a 9v battery to be used in a clock radio.I put the battery in my shorts pocket.Whilst driving home I felt a burning feeling on my leg.The reason was the battery being red hot,to hot to hold in your hand.I wrapped the battery in a chamois leather and put the thing in a bucket of water and...	ibbo	13	1446	03:26 PM Oct 7, 2009 by Firefly
	We're home! (Preview) Oh 'golly it's cold here in Mount Gambier. Had lovely warm welcome home from 5 grandies here.! Left Sunshine Coast, via Toowoomba,Stanthorpe, Tamworth, Condobolin Hay Mildura Pinnaroo.Took 5 days. Free camped all but two nights. Was interesting trip, and oh so lovely to see green fields once int...	RobCol	2	619	03:13 PM Oct 7, 2009 by ibbo
	Heading for the cold, (Preview) We have to be a little stupid, but we is packed and ready to roll, heading south on the morrow with grey ribbons and label proudly displayed on the back of car and van, heading for Young, A little early but better than late, First thing we checked was the heater in the van, plus extra blankets as it is minus 2...	mike and Judy	19	1046	11:10 AM Oct 7, 2009 by dave06
	Levellers (Preview) Hi Everyone We are looking at levelling devices (levellers) for our Coaster and would appreciate any feedback/advice on what to get. Fiamma have a couple of different types - e.g. "stepped" or "flat", made of plastic for around $50. Any experience with these ? Thanks	Bare Rambler	7	1175	08:18 PM Oct 6, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Showground camping (Preview) Does anyone know of a list or site that lists showgrounds that allow camping for caravans, motorhomes etc as they are a handy & cheap place to camp. We are in NSW now & know of a few which I will list below Coffs Harbour Glen Innis Grafton racecourse (i think) Murwillumbah Kyogle Tenterfield We a...	Hylda&Jon	10	9846	08:05 PM Oct 6, 2009 by hammer
	Ok, I'm off to the dementia ward.... (Preview) I have a friend who is a very pedantic perfectionist sort of guy who wanted to check out my workshop so I cleaned up; his is always pristine (but never used) went inside and washed my hands with toothpaste..... I think next visit to the War Vets Home I'll find a vacant bed and claim it.......	Basil Faulty	10	984	06:48 PM Oct 6, 2009 by Basil Faulty
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