The Grey Nomads - General

kenmarg · kenmarg

hi all. well margaret and i have finally sold our house. we have been having a look at some motorhomes, but the build quality,and some of the makers warranty's, leave a lot to be desired. a mate has a bushtracker,and he has been around oz a few times and it just seems to be indistr...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

After many delays we have finally hit the road from Grafton for our 1 to 2 year Aus trip. Only got as far as Woody Head so far which is less than an hour away,. Stayed 4 nights there and loved every minute of it but was surprised at the $28 a night unpowered site fee. We found out too late that not too far away the...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I asked on anther forum about Dogs at Uluru and got a very catty response to which I added my own frank opinion, read on....Hmmmmm by: Basil faulty "It's a national park not a commercial enterprise. And it certainly is not a resource designed to please or make money of retirees. It's designed to pr...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Three forum members and spouses caught up for coffee today, Gary and Kerry, John and Irona (JKH) and Dave (Smokeydk). Has there been a larger gathering before? -- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Monday 7th of September 2009 05:46:38 PM

tezza · tezza

We are thinking of trading our dual fuel 2000 model 3.4l Prado on a common rail diesel terracan and would like to hear from anyone who is using one to tow with. thanks.

jandas fun · jandas fun

for those in the vicinity this expo at Penrith is supposed to be one of the biggest and best in Aus. Friday to Sunday 11th to 13th september. Johnw

clazandaza · clazandaza

Went for a walk up around the Boulders area near Babinda, Nth Qld last year. The area is called the 'Devils Pool' but some wag has changed the sign. Anyone else got any funny or clever photos? Ian and Pauline

Jonathan · Jonathan

Hi Folks .. My son (who I'm currently staying with) will be getting married in Palm Cove Qld about August of next year .. My intention is to arrange my 'schedule' to be up in that area well before the due date and I'm looking into using the Palm Cove Camping Ground as a point of stay .. No doubt many of you goo...

Magnarc · Magnarc

G'day Folks, We are just 15 days away from the "big" trip, Melb to Perth via Port Lincoln. Just got new rubber on the van and the car, and a new foldaway jockey wheel istalled. We would love to hear from anyone who has some tips for this trip as we have not been there before. We plan to make use of so...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

G,DAY Well we done it, started at Myrtleford (vic) on to Wentworth through to Brocken Hill, Wilpena Pound will be remembered , (well Flinders Rangers in general) then slowly back to Pt Augusta for the trip up the middle,always have to have a few days at Coober Pedy, then on to my favorite place Alice Sp...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Has anyone gone on the harvest trail and how tough is it ?

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Just an intro and a bit about myself.Not quite Grey yet but no doubt will be soon, i just turned 50 don't know if that qualifies me?But due to a marriage breakdown and no kids at home anymore,i have decided to do what i want to do with no responsibility for anyone.For years i have lived my life putting oth...

al · al

hi all there was some talk on here about out post firewall pro. ? for those who are using it when i want to forward on an e-mail it will not allow it i have spent hours going through the settings and can't find the problem. any one any ideas ? regards al

tezza · tezza

Well our housesitting in Busselton is almost over, 2 week stint in Mosman park then we are free for 6 weeks . we are planning to go up inland to Newman then across to Exmouth via Tom Price, unless we are convinced it is worth the extra 400ks to see port Hedland, then return to our next sit in Bunbury via the co...

RobCol · RobCol

Can anyone tell me what the little paper clip thingy is on topic line of my post yesterday? Thanks ps Welcome Stefan

Kantiki · Kantiki

I am sure lots of people in this forum are either dreaming about the big trip, already done it or doing it as we speak. I am still a few years off realising the dream, but last night, another dilemma started to take shape. What have other travellers done when they want to travel but still have elderly pare...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Bought an Item on Ebay for $9.99, it arrived broken so I thought I'd get a refund... Ok easy peasy... WRONG I can have a refund if I pay for the return airmail postage of $19...... Naturally my feedback was a tad caustic.... Cut my losses on this one I guess....

Ma · Ma

General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio recently.You'll love his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of an ABC interview between a fema...

RobCol · RobCol

Yippee !! for the first time someone has recognised our GN sticker!! This morning "Gnome" made himself known to us. Was great to meet Gary, who is also here at Mudjimba van park. Oh and can someone tell me how to add more emoticans? Cheers Colleen

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Never done this before and a mate has asked if I'd travel with them in the October school hols.... It's suggested that it can be done with a conventional vehicle and van. Comments please.... Is this a bit like the Chambers Pillar road where you just follow the crowd?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	bushtracker caravan. anyone had any experience's (Preview) hi all. well margaret and i have finally sold our house. we have been having a look at some motorhomes, but the build quality,and some of the makers warranty's, leave a lot to be desired. a mate has a bushtracker,and he has been around oz a few times and it just seems to be indistr...	kenmarg	5	2285	10:08 PM Sep 9, 2009 by Vic41
	Where on the road......finally (Preview) After many delays we have finally hit the road from Grafton for our 1 to 2 year Aus trip. Only got as far as Woody Head so far which is less than an hour away,. Stayed 4 nights there and loved every minute of it but was surprised at the $28 a night unpowered site fee. We found out too late that not too far away the...	Hylda&Jon	6	991	05:01 PM Sep 9, 2009 by clazandaza
	Off to the Centre next year.... (Preview) I asked on anther forum about Dogs at Uluru and got a very catty response to which I added my own frank opinion, read on....Hmmmmm by: Basil faulty "It's a national park not a commercial enterprise. And it certainly is not a resource designed to please or make money of retirees. It's designed to pr...	Basil Faulty	16	1170	04:37 PM Sep 9, 2009 by Firefly
	Is this a record? (Preview) Three forum members and spouses caught up for coffee today, Gary and Kerry, John and Irona (JKH) and Dave (Smokeydk). Has there been a larger gathering before? -- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Monday 7th of September 2009 05:46:38 PM	Gary and Kerry	15	1271	01:43 PM Sep 9, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	Trading up? (Preview) We are thinking of trading our dual fuel 2000 model 3.4l Prado on a common rail diesel terracan and would like to hear from anyone who is using one to tow with. thanks.	tezza	4	817	09:51 PM Sep 8, 2009 by rosey
	Penrith Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo. (Preview) for those in the vicinity this expo at Penrith is supposed to be one of the biggest and best in Aus. Friday to Sunday 11th to 13th september. Johnw	jandas fun	2	729	01:22 PM Sep 8, 2009 by Firefly
	FUNNY FOTOS (Preview) Went for a walk up around the Boulders area near Babinda, Nth Qld last year. The area is called the 'Devils Pool' but some wag has changed the sign. Anyone else got any funny or clever photos? Ian and Pauline	clazandaza	2	657	07:16 PM Sep 7, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Palm Cove Camping (caravan) Ground (Preview) Hi Folks .. My son (who I'm currently staying with) will be getting married in Palm Cove Qld about August of next year .. My intention is to arrange my 'schedule' to be up in that area well before the due date and I'm looking into using the Palm Cove Camping Ground as a point of stay .. No doubt many of you goo...	Jonathan	24	6640	05:30 PM Sep 7, 2009 by Jonathan
	Waiting for the "off" (Preview) G'day Folks, We are just 15 days away from the "big" trip, Melb to Perth via Port Lincoln. Just got new rubber on the van and the car, and a new foldaway jockey wheel istalled. We would love to hear from anyone who has some tips for this trip as we have not been there before. We plan to make use of so...	Magnarc	11	1983	11:00 AM Sep 6, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	our trip of a life time (Preview) G,DAY Well we done it, started at Myrtleford (vic) on to Wentworth through to Brocken Hill, Wilpena Pound will be remembered , (well Flinders Rangers in general) then slowly back to Pt Augusta for the trip up the middle,always have to have a few days at Coober Pedy, then on to my favorite place Alice Sp...	drongo & wendy	10	1283	10:28 AM Sep 6, 2009 by jandas fun
	Harvest Trail (Preview) Hi Has anyone gone on the harvest trail and how tough is it ?	Stefan	5	2031	10:24 AM Sep 6, 2009 by Mick themungrel
	Soon to be a "dark"grey nomad :O) (Preview) Hi Just an intro and a bit about myself.Not quite Grey yet but no doubt will be soon, i just turned 50 don't know if that qualifies me?But due to a marriage breakdown and no kids at home anymore,i have decided to do what i want to do with no responsibility for anyone.For years i have lived my life putting oth...	Stefan	7	1027	09:18 AM Sep 6, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	out post fire wall pro (Preview) hi all there was some talk on here about out post firewall pro. ? for those who are using it when i want to forward on an e-mail it will not allow it i have spent hours going through the settings and can't find the problem. any one any ideas ? regards al	al	2	727	06:49 AM Sep 6, 2009 by embkb
	what to see (Preview) Well our housesitting in Busselton is almost over, 2 week stint in Mosman park then we are free for 6 weeks . we are planning to go up inland to Newman then across to Exmouth via Tom Price, unless we are convinced it is worth the extra 400ks to see port Hedland, then return to our next sit in Bunbury via the co...	tezza	14	1280	08:09 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Please explain Thanks -understand it now!! (Preview) Can anyone tell me what the little paper clip thingy is on topic line of my post yesterday? Thanks ps Welcome Stefan	RobCol	3	777	06:08 PM Sep 4, 2009 by xina
	Ageing parents (Preview) I am sure lots of people in this forum are either dreaming about the big trip, already done it or doing it as we speak. I am still a few years off realising the dream, but last night, another dilemma started to take shape. What have other travellers done when they want to travel but still have elderly pare...	Kantiki	18	1251	01:23 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Magnarc
	Snookered... (Preview) Bought an Item on Ebay for $9.99, it arrived broken so I thought I'd get a refund... Ok easy peasy... WRONG I can have a refund if I pay for the return airmail postage of $19...... Naturally my feedback was a tad caustic.... Cut my losses on this one I guess....	Basil Faulty	12	935	01:18 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	HOW GOOD IS THIS (Preview) General Cosgrove was interviewed on the radio recently.You'll love his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of an ABC interview between a fema...	Ma	2	804	01:01 AM Sep 4, 2009 by ballast2
	Met my first fellow Grey Nomad!!!! (Preview) Yippee !! for the first time someone has recognised our GN sticker!! This morning "Gnome" made himself known to us. Was great to meet Gary, who is also here at Mudjimba van park. Oh and can someone tell me how to add more emoticans? Cheers Colleen	RobCol	1	833	12:47 PM Sep 3, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Strezleci Track (Preview) Never done this before and a mate has asked if I'd travel with them in the October school hols.... It's suggested that it can be done with a conventional vehicle and van. Comments please.... Is this a bit like the Chambers Pillar road where you just follow the crowd?	Basil Faulty	5	1352	04:39 PM Sep 2, 2009 by Basil Faulty
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