The Grey Nomads - General

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

When I sold the house I was surprised at the "STUFF" I had accumalated over the years, I 've avvised other nomads that this is the most difficult part of becoming a full time Nomad, Now I've started again with a partner "WE" have accumalated again We went along to our local market...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Installed an Icom 440 UHF radio in the tug yesterday, but after reading the destruction manual had some inquires re the many functions that come as standard which enhance the reception and on road use At about 2300 last night sent an email off to the head office of ICOM in Melbourne on the off cha...

tezza · tezza

We are having a spell out of the van and are housesitting in Busselton for 6 weeks from mid august. we would appreciate a few hints about what we should see while we are there and also about any supposed attractions that we should give a miss.

xina · xina

COMFREY OINTMENT. You must NOT use metal utensils when preparing Herbal Remedies. Metal causes a re-action which could negate the effectiveness of the product. Glass or Enamel only, a Wooden spoon, and a Plastic slotted spoon. 750G Leaf. 2 & a half cups Olive [or other] Oil. [NOT Baby Oil....

Coe Couple · Coe Couple

I hope soon to be like some of you and moving around, we have a 17.6 van and live in the South Burnett area and we are wondering if there is a site with some more free camps as we already have the camps book and just looking at more areas. Is there anything around Hervey Bay or the Fraser Coast area. I really li...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Sometime ago, there was a mention of dry dog shampoo, I think by Basil, can't find said article, did not realise that there was 67 pages to look through!!, gave up after about 6.Would appreciate an update, going to big pet shop in Emerald next week to stock up on other goodies for our little girl, Thanks....

boeing747 · boeing747

I have found the information: courtesy of Frank & Brenda from "Caravaners Forum" Frank & Brenda on Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:57 pmG'day, Here's the one I made, bought the unit from Woolies (GLADE) not Airwick, used it at home till all perfume used up, cut the "bottle" off the i...

DnA · DnA

Hello Everyone - I am wondering if any of you could advise on towing courses in Perth? Hubby and I are new to the forum [its great too by the way] Can you believe it - but we both have never towed before - infact I am thinking that it can be quite scary - so I am thinking that we should both do a towing course. Any f...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Whats your favorite footwear while driving,??? bought a new pair of boots, could'nt find Redbacks or Blundstones, so ended up with Elastic sided Baxters, made in NSW, needed real bad, my others were falling to bits, Hate breaking in a new pair of boots with the stiff leather, went down to PO in slippe...

tonyd · tonyd

Any GNs know if you can buy proper canvas shower/toilet enclosures? I've seen the "automatic pop-up" models and they seem very flimsy (and I suspect the pop-up and down function would drive me totally insane because I have watched people trying it out and it does not seem to work very well)...

MollyPolly · MollyPolly

I am a registered mystery shopper for Spectre, and C was just asking if we know of anyone travelling in the Northern Territory over the next three months. They need people to asssess petrol stations - and are willing to pay very attractive incentives. Unfortunately - we will be on the other side of the c...

Johncog · Johncog

Going to try a four to five month trip after Easter next year, it will be my first long trip in our motorhome. Leaving from Byron Bay [where we will be for Easter] and trying to sort where to go. So all you experienced gurus of the travel give some feedback on where you would go............

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

BUSH VANITY ©By Christine Thiel The bush is no place for vanity.If you stress, it could cost your sanity.The heat, sweat, dust and fliesWill smudge mascara into eyes. Nature and wildlife dont care about lippy,And without it you wont go dippy.The grime clings to foundation,But thats life out on a K...

ibbo · ibbo

Here I am looking at the PC screen.Usually I would lock on to my Hotmail,Yahoo etc.But since joining the Grey Nomad site my keyboard just logs on without even asking my.permission.Does my PC have a new kind of Virus?.I see,Gurus,Wombats,wombats with numbers,Davo 06 type virus,Granny spare wheel,...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Timely reminder on the hazards of gas cylinders seeing we are into the gas heater season

Coe Couple · Coe Couple

Hi, Do any of you guys do any kind of work while travelling weather it be within the Harvest Trail of whatever is available, quite interested to find out. Thanks Lynn

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Note that the Chinese have just introduced a new look alike Toyota Ute onto the Australian market from the Great Wall Car company at about a thrid cheaper or around $20,000.00. Problem is that it comes without most of the safety features that the other imports do like Airbags and ABS breaking . I alw...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Anyone got any idea who owns the Wespac Helicopter Service

kenmarg · kenmarg

hi all. i am putting together a submission to my local member of parliament. barbara stone state member for springwood. re- on the southside of the pacific highway at loganhome, there is a old dept of transport truck inspection site. its blocked o...

Sue & K · Sue & K

Hubby and I want to visit some friends for 3-4 days (in about 2 weeks) and they live at Paradise Point near the Gold coast. As they live in a unit we can't park our coaster at their place so I've been looking for a place (either powered or not) without any luck. Most places are already booked and we also have...

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	accumalation (Preview) When I sold the house I was surprised at the "STUFF" I had accumalated over the years, I 've avvised other nomads that this is the most difficult part of becoming a full time Nomad, Now I've started again with a partner "WE" have accumalated again We went along to our local market...	mike and Judy	9	971	01:08 PM Jul 10, 2009 by dave06
	HOWS THAT FOR SERVICE (Preview) Installed an Icom 440 UHF radio in the tug yesterday, but after reading the destruction manual had some inquires re the many functions that come as standard which enhance the reception and on road use At about 2300 last night sent an email off to the head office of ICOM in Melbourne on the off cha...	Wombat 280	7	1028	10:32 AM Jul 10, 2009 by dave06
	busselton (Preview) We are having a spell out of the van and are housesitting in Busselton for 6 weeks from mid august. we would appreciate a few hints about what we should see while we are there and also about any supposed attractions that we should give a miss.	tezza	2	620	06:00 PM Jul 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Herbal remedies. (Preview) COMFREY OINTMENT. You must NOT use metal utensils when preparing Herbal Remedies. Metal causes a re-action which could negate the effectiveness of the product. Glass or Enamel only, a Wooden spoon, and a Plastic slotted spoon. 750G Leaf. 2 & a half cups Olive [or other] Oil. [NOT Baby Oil....	xina	19	2314	12:42 PM Jul 9, 2009 by dave06
	Hoping to have a new life in the near future. (Preview) I hope soon to be like some of you and moving around, we have a 17.6 van and live in the South Burnett area and we are wondering if there is a site with some more free camps as we already have the camps book and just looking at more areas. Is there anything around Hervey Bay or the Fraser Coast area. I really li...	Coe Couple	11	852	12:35 PM Jul 9, 2009 by dave06
	Dog shampoo (dry) (Preview) Sometime ago, there was a mention of dry dog shampoo, I think by Basil, can't find said article, did not realise that there was 67 pages to look through!!, gave up after about 6.Would appreciate an update, going to big pet shop in Emerald next week to stock up on other goodies for our little girl, Thanks....	mike and Judy	7	973	05:45 PM Jul 8, 2009 by xina
	(Glade)Airwick battery operated air-freshener (Preview) I have found the information: courtesy of Frank & Brenda from "Caravaners Forum" Frank & Brenda on Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:57 pmG'day, Here's the one I made, bought the unit from Woolies (GLADE) not Airwick, used it at home till all perfume used up, cut the "bottle" off the i...	boeing747	7	5291	09:42 AM Jul 8, 2009 by boeing747
	Towing Courses (Preview) Hello Everyone - I am wondering if any of you could advise on towing courses in Perth? Hubby and I are new to the forum [its great too by the way] Can you believe it - but we both have never towed before - infact I am thinking that it can be quite scary - so I am thinking that we should both do a towing course. Any f...	DnA	6	2500	09:22 PM Jul 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Footwear, (Preview) Whats your favorite footwear while driving,??? bought a new pair of boots, could'nt find Redbacks or Blundstones, so ended up with Elastic sided Baxters, made in NSW, needed real bad, my others were falling to bits, Hate breaking in a new pair of boots with the stiff leather, went down to PO in slippe...	mike and Judy	9	810	08:46 PM Jul 7, 2009 by xina
	Shower/toilet tent (Preview) Any GNs know if you can buy proper canvas shower/toilet enclosures? I've seen the "automatic pop-up" models and they seem very flimsy (and I suspect the pop-up and down function would drive me totally insane because I have watched people trying it out and it does not seem to work very well)...	tonyd	7	2584	06:48 PM Jul 7, 2009 by tonyd
	Anyone travelling in the NT over the next three months? (Preview) I am a registered mystery shopper for Spectre, and C was just asking if we know of anyone travelling in the Northern Territory over the next three months. They need people to asssess petrol stations - and are willing to pay very attractive incentives. Unfortunately - we will be on the other side of the c...	MollyPolly	1	516	12:17 PM Jul 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	4 month trip next april where to go? (Preview) Going to try a four to five month trip after Easter next year, it will be my first long trip in our motorhome. Leaving from Byron Bay [where we will be for Easter] and trying to sort where to go. So all you experienced gurus of the travel give some feedback on where you would go............	Johncog	21	1031	10:21 AM Jul 7, 2009 by Rolly
	Literary Relief (Preview) BUSH VANITY ©By Christine Thiel The bush is no place for vanity.If you stress, it could cost your sanity.The heat, sweat, dust and fliesWill smudge mascara into eyes. Nature and wildlife dont care about lippy,And without it you wont go dippy.The grime clings to foundation,But thats life out on a K...	Cruising Granny	5	594	12:01 PM Jul 6, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	How things change. (Preview) Here I am looking at the PC screen.Usually I would lock on to my Hotmail,Yahoo etc.But since joining the Grey Nomad site my keyboard just logs on without even asking my.permission.Does my PC have a new kind of Virus?.I see,Gurus,Wombats,wombats with numbers,Davo 06 type virus,Granny spare wheel,...	ibbo	11	879	10:58 AM Jul 6, 2009 by dave06
	Timely Warning (Preview) Timely reminder on the hazards of gas cylinders seeing we are into the gas heater season	Wombat 280	0	602	10:44 AM Jul 6, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Work on the Road (Preview) Hi, Do any of you guys do any kind of work while travelling weather it be within the Harvest Trail of whatever is available, quite interested to find out. Thanks Lynn	Coe Couple	4	945	06:54 AM Jul 6, 2009 by mike and Judy
	Save a Dollar At the Price of Safety (Preview) Note that the Chinese have just introduced a new look alike Toyota Ute onto the Australian market from the Great Wall Car company at about a thrid cheaper or around $20,000.00. Problem is that it comes without most of the safety features that the other imports do like Airbags and ABS breaking . I alw...	Wombat 280	29	1236	09:10 PM Jul 5, 2009 by dave06
	Rescue Services (Preview) Anyone got any idea who owns the Wespac Helicopter Service	Wombat 280	8	782	12:54 PM Jul 5, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	re- old transport dept inspection site. (Preview) hi all. i am putting together a submission to my local member of parliament. barbara stone state member for springwood. re- on the southside of the pacific highway at loganhome, there is a old dept of transport truck inspection site. its blocked o...	kenmarg	12	958	08:26 PM Jul 4, 2009 by Helena
	Help needed pls (Preview) Hubby and I want to visit some friends for 3-4 days (in about 2 weeks) and they live at Paradise Point near the Gold coast. As they live in a unit we can't park our coaster at their place so I've been looking for a place (either powered or not) without any luck. Most places are already booked and we also have...	Sue & K	1	597	12:34 PM Jul 4, 2009 by embkb
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