The Grey Nomads - General

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

If you are like me and have 1000's of these what do you do with them? Son says Dad get a slide scanner and put them onto DVD.....Time passes.... Then I notice that next Thursday ALDI has these gadgets for $99!!!!! The have some other goodies too like the wooden train set and the Amphibious tank that look fu...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Now I know why you see so many bikes on the back of vans they must be the back up unit in case of breakdowns

Ma · Ma

Just read this little snippet in the Daily Telegraph. Lets hope the people of NSW wake up some time soon and get rid of the current government. It's mostly people of our generation that these "little" taxes slug the hardest: "The greatest slug will be on motorists seeking to transf...

cito · cito

G'day all We have been on the road for 6 weeks now and have just begun having problems with our 2 burner stove. The gas is getting to the small burner well but the larger one does not appear to be getting enough fuel through and there is only a small flame. Can anyone provide info on what may be casuing this...

Monica · Monica

Hi Mike and Judy, How is your new doggie getting on.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

On the forum someone mentioned that various states have done away with rego stickers as theynow have new technology for checking rego status was built into every police car and at static points at road blocks and they can run a check as they drive passed you . Given that not all states have done away...

Rolly · Rolly

I own one of the all-time gas/petrol guzzlers of all time; a 4litre Landcruiser station wagon with an automatic gearbox. City consumption in the 25lt/100km bracket. But, hey, who cares at 39.5 cents a litre (with supermarket docket). Filling the 140lt petrol tank instantly doubles the market val...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. I have to wait for a couple of weeks for the results. The test seemed to go fine, the hospital staff were wonderful, the food was typical. So it's back to Cairns tomorrow after enjoying the hospitality of the "Cupies". Cheers Chris

Escape · Escape

Can anyone tell me of an easy way of making single beds in the van ...the beds are not as wide as normal single beds and there is quite a lot of excess sheet that needs tucking in. My back is almost broken when I have finished making the beds.I have beautiful white cotton sheets and don't want to cut them up t...

Recycled Teenagers · Recycled Teenagers

http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=105779331&f=0&p=10&t=res&ty=&fmt=&header=&cc=&c=86815325&s=sa&tm=1243501388.

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,27574,25642403-5006009,0...

johncav · johncav

Can anyone help me with my problem? I am travelling to the Cape later this year and want to leave my caravan somewhere near Cairns that isn't too expensive.

Louise · Louise

Hi everyone, We're new here. Not sure of the protocol, but it seems most people like to know what your rig is so we drive a Landcruiser 100 and tow a trailer with all our gear. We're both grey but still working so we tend to get away twice a year for a good trip, and set up and stay. Living in Melbourne now but l...

Vic41 · Vic41

A lot of RV clubs are coming on board with the "Leave No Trace" Scheme and are urging RV'ers to be self contained when camping if possible. Some are also urging local councils to provide overnight parking on town showgrounds and other rest or free camping areas only to those who are fully sel...

suenami · suenami

Hi everyone, I had a lovely day today with Monica in Nambucca Heads. She gave me a guided tour, coffee and we had fish and chips for lunch. Just perfect for a crappy, wet, windy day. Was great meeting a fellow solo and forum member. And how cool is Max. Hes gorgeous! Mon has spurned me into action and so Im...

Monica · Monica

Has anyone heard how Chris (Cruising Granny) is getting on.

Helena · Helena

Hi all we are planning on taking a few days break before we have to get back for daughter - in - law to have radiation treatment are planning on going from home S.A to Horsham does anyone know of a caravan park and fees in or near Horsham or any free camps. Thanks a lot Helena.

kenmarg · kenmarg

the racq has been asking motorists here in queensland, to sign a petition to try to stop the queensland govement,from taking off the 8cents subsidy on fuel. 176,000 motorists signed it ( including me ) so much for democracy the govement wouldnt even look a...

Janita K · Janita K

Its unusual...its intersting and a certain German kayaker (who is currently approaching Broome from Darwin by kayak, after beginning her circumnavigation of Australia in Melbourne 148 days ago) needs your help. The link below will explain. http://qajaqunderground.com/2009/06/14/special...

Sue & K · Sue & K

Hello everyone, I have been following your interesting posts for a while now but finally hubby and I are setting off in about 3 weeks or so, for our first long trip. We live in Jindera NSW, a small town just outside of Albury and plan to head North for about two months...I am such a virgin at travelling I hav...

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	Who has colour slides? (Preview) If you are like me and have 1000's of these what do you do with them? Son says Dad get a slide scanner and put them onto DVD.....Time passes.... Then I notice that next Thursday ALDI has these gadgets for $99!!!!! The have some other goodies too like the wooden train set and the Amphibious tank that look fu...	Basil Faulty	13	1712	07:19 PM Jun 20, 2009 by ibbo
	The ultimate in recovery vehicles (Preview) Now I know why you see so many bikes on the back of vans they must be the back up unit in case of breakdowns	Wombat 280	2	539	12:14 PM Jun 20, 2009 by Monica
	Rees the Ripoff merchant (Preview) Just read this little snippet in the Daily Telegraph. Lets hope the people of NSW wake up some time soon and get rid of the current government. It's mostly people of our generation that these "little" taxes slug the hardest: "The greatest slug will be on motorists seeking to transf...	Ma	2	702	10:05 AM Jun 20, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Gas stove problems (Preview) G'day all We have been on the road for 6 weeks now and have just begun having problems with our 2 burner stove. The gas is getting to the small burner well but the larger one does not appear to be getting enough fuel through and there is only a small flame. Can anyone provide info on what may be casuing this...	cito	6	2025	10:16 PM Jun 19, 2009 by cito
	New Doggie (Preview) Hi Mike and Judy, How is your new doggie getting on.	Monica	2	533	07:18 PM Jun 19, 2009 by pawsoz
	Vehicle Rego Checks (Preview) On the forum someone mentioned that various states have done away with rego stickers as theynow have new technology for checking rego status was built into every police car and at static points at road blocks and they can run a check as they drive passed you . Given that not all states have done away...	Wombat 280	18	1396	04:22 PM Jun 19, 2009 by Vic41
	Petrol/LPG (Preview) I own one of the all-time gas/petrol guzzlers of all time; a 4litre Landcruiser station wagon with an automatic gearbox. City consumption in the 25lt/100km bracket. But, hey, who cares at 39.5 cents a litre (with supermarket docket). Filling the 140lt petrol tank instantly doubles the market val...	Rolly	4	622	03:12 PM Jun 19, 2009 by Vic41
	Granny's Back (Preview) Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. I have to wait for a couple of weeks for the results. The test seemed to go fine, the hospital staff were wonderful, the food was typical. So it's back to Cairns tomorrow after enjoying the hospitality of the "Cupies". Cheers Chris	Cruising Granny	12	990	01:02 PM Jun 19, 2009 by Ell&Mick
	This one is for the Ladies out there. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Can anyone tell me of an easy way of making single beds in the van ...the beds are not as wide as normal single beds and there is quite a lot of excess sheet that needs tucking in. My back is almost broken when I have finished making the beds.I have beautiful white cotton sheets and don't want to cut them up t...	Escape	52	2118	12:16 PM Jun 19, 2009 by Rolly
	Slow progress (Preview) http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=105779331&f=0&p=10&t=res&ty=&fmt=&header=&cc=&c=86815325&s=sa&tm=1243501388.	Recycled Teenagers	7	723	10:25 PM Jun 18, 2009 by Recycled Teenagers
	No more Rego Stamp Duty on Caravans & Camper Trailers in NSW (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,27574,25642403-5006009,0...	Vic41	8	4629	10:15 PM Jun 18, 2009 by cito
	Cape Travel - Where to leave caravan (Preview) Can anyone help me with my problem? I am travelling to the Cape later this year and want to leave my caravan somewhere near Cairns that isn't too expensive.	johncav	9	1395	09:54 PM Jun 18, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Gazebos/Net tents (Preview) Hi everyone, We're new here. Not sure of the protocol, but it seems most people like to know what your rig is so we drive a Landcruiser 100 and tow a trailer with all our gear. We're both grey but still working so we tend to get away twice a year for a good trip, and set up and stay. Living in Melbourne now but l...	Louise	5	878	09:48 PM Jun 18, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	"Leave No Trace" Scheme (Preview) A lot of RV clubs are coming on board with the "Leave No Trace" Scheme and are urging RV'ers to be self contained when camping if possible. Some are also urging local councils to provide overnight parking on town showgrounds and other rest or free camping areas only to those who are fully sel...	Vic41	3	959	09:34 PM Jun 18, 2009 by Vic41
	Monica (Preview) Hi everyone, I had a lovely day today with Monica in Nambucca Heads. She gave me a guided tour, coffee and we had fish and chips for lunch. Just perfect for a crappy, wet, windy day. Was great meeting a fellow solo and forum member. And how cool is Max. Hes gorgeous! Mon has spurned me into action and so Im...	suenami	4	715	09:28 PM Jun 18, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Chris (Preview) Has anyone heard how Chris (Cruising Granny) is getting on.	Monica	4	735	08:56 PM Jun 18, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	taking as break (Preview) Hi all we are planning on taking a few days break before we have to get back for daughter - in - law to have radiation treatment are planning on going from home S.A to Horsham does anyone know of a caravan park and fees in or near Horsham or any free camps. Thanks a lot Helena.	Helena	4	758	06:59 AM Jun 17, 2009 by Helena
	the racq petition on removal of fuel subsidy (Preview) the racq has been asking motorists here in queensland, to sign a petition to try to stop the queensland govement,from taking off the 8cents subsidy on fuel. 176,000 motorists signed it ( including me ) so much for democracy the govement wouldnt even look a...	kenmarg	4	733	08:08 PM Jun 16, 2009 by The Gnome
	Help urgently needed...a VERY good reason to travel from Perth to Broome! (Preview) Its unusual...its intersting and a certain German kayaker (who is currently approaching Broome from Darwin by kayak, after beginning her circumnavigation of Australia in Melbourne 148 days ago) needs your help. The link below will explain. http://qajaqunderground.com/2009/06/14/special...	Janita K	2	874	12:29 PM Jun 16, 2009 by Vic41
	Hi from a newbie and suggestions welcomed (Preview) Hello everyone, I have been following your interesting posts for a while now but finally hubby and I are setting off in about 3 weeks or so, for our first long trip. We live in Jindera NSW, a small town just outside of Albury and plan to head North for about two months...I am such a virgin at travelling I hav...	Sue & K	11	1035	09:17 AM Jun 16, 2009 by Monica
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