The Grey Nomads - General

McLellans · McLellans

Hi to all We are new to the nomad way of life,about to start our journey next monday.We have a pop top jayco van with ample storage,I dont know if I have been packing toooo much stuff.What did you all do when you first started out? Kathryn

Ma · Ma

Does anyone take a bread maker with them when they travel for any extended periods and is it worth it.

ibbo · ibbo

I reckon that Wombles quote Re.Dave 06 and the delightful Dragon would have to qualify for the Post of the Year..Cheers.Ibbo

the womble · the womble

hi guys and gals just thought I would tell you about an iteresting interlude that happened to us last weekend I had a minor vehicular inconvienience just up the road from a place called port Pirie in south australia at the foot of the magnificent flinders ranges (cracked subframe on the van) after a...

twobob · twobob

In recent times, there has been a high number of links added to posts. I for one, rarely use a link, for security reasons. Any site can become infected, as those that have been here long enough, will know about the ad banners that got into this site While it is normally not an issue, it could be In the highly...

tonyd · tonyd

GNs planning a trip to northern WA, and who like a tipple: take supplies with you. All takeaway sales were banned in Carnarvon on Friday for two Aboriginal funerals. The ban may be lifted today, but who knows? And Roebourne council is voting today on a possible total and permanent ban on all alchohol sa...

Helena · Helena

Well we will be off to Queensland on Tuesday only a short trip as have to be back late August for daughter - in - laws treatment but it will be so good to be back on the road just can`t wait. Helena.

Vic41 · Vic41

Saw a traffic warning on another forum about huge amounts of Army traffic (including tanks on transporters) in Central and East Queensland, heading East. Apparently there is a major Armed Forces Exercise beginning at Shoalwater Bay [North of Rockhampton] shortly and that there are a lot of A...

ibbo · ibbo

I guess that this a bit unusual but here goes.We are going to NZ on 21/7/09 for 10 days.Wally the Staffie does not want to go with us,bit of a hang up about being mistaken for a sheep.So we are looking for an alternative to a boarding kennel.We are leaving from Mooloolaba so if anyone would like the pleasur...

kenmarg · kenmarg

does anyone have a nice tasty recipe,for bread

hotrodbus · hotrodbus

Just thought some of you may enjoy this link I found Kind regards Hotrodbus http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/service/newsletter.htm?WT.z_src...

sgntbilko · sgntbilko

I may cop some flack about this by here goes anyways. I can remember in the winter months I would travel South to Victoria and SA as there was not a lot of people travelling the cold states in Winter. Now don't get me wrong here, I like people as much as the next person, but I also like the peace and quite of on...

Ell&Mick · Ell&Mick

Mick is home from Bundaberg and on his way, between gympie and Brisbane he counted 124 caravans, campers and motorhomes heading north. It just made us stop to think how many of us like minded people there are out there. And I must admit, a tinge of jelousy that we are not able to join them yet! But our turn...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Arrived in Karumba yesterday and have never seen so many vans in the one place. I don't think there are any victorians left at home, they are all here. We are staying at the Sunset CP, the dearest in town at $29 pn but is the closest to the point. Caught 5 nice bream yesterday and hopefully will get some more...

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.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What to take (Preview) Hi to all We are new to the nomad way of life,about to start our journey next monday.We have a pop top jayco van with ample storage,I dont know if I have been packing toooo much stuff.What did you all do when you first started out? Kathryn	McLellans	18	1406	07:03 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	BREAD MAKER (Preview) Does anyone take a bread maker with them when they travel for any extended periods and is it worth it.	Ma	16	2465	06:57 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	post of the Year. (Preview) I reckon that Wombles quote Re.Dave 06 and the delightful Dragon would have to qualify for the Post of the Year..Cheers.Ibbo	ibbo	14	842	06:52 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	the original natures true gentleman and a damn top couple of people (Preview) hi guys and gals just thought I would tell you about an iteresting interlude that happened to us last weekend I had a minor vehicular inconvienience just up the road from a place called port Pirie in south australia at the foot of the magnificent flinders ranges (cracked subframe on the van) after a...	the womble	21	1302	06:50 PM Jun 22, 2009 by dave06
	providing links within a post (Preview) In recent times, there has been a high number of links added to posts. I for one, rarely use a link, for security reasons. Any site can become infected, as those that have been here long enough, will know about the ad banners that got into this site While it is normally not an issue, it could be In the highly...	twobob	4	763	02:37 PM Jun 22, 2009 by Ell&Mick
	WA travel warning (Preview) GNs planning a trip to northern WA, and who like a tipple: take supplies with you. All takeaway sales were banned in Carnarvon on Friday for two Aboriginal funerals. The ban may be lifted today, but who knows? And Roebourne council is voting today on a possible total and permanent ban on all alchohol sa...	tonyd	10	1598	11:20 AM Jun 22, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	At last (Preview) Well we will be off to Queensland on Tuesday only a short trip as have to be back late August for daughter - in - laws treatment but it will be so good to be back on the road just can`t wait. Helena.	Helena	3	665	10:39 AM Jun 22, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Army Traffic on the move in Central & East Queensland (Preview) Saw a traffic warning on another forum about huge amounts of Army traffic (including tanks on transporters) in Central and East Queensland, heading East. Apparently there is a major Armed Forces Exercise beginning at Shoalwater Bay [North of Rockhampton] shortly and that there are a lot of A...	Vic41	6	669	09:01 AM Jun 22, 2009 by twobob
	Dog Minder wanted on the Sunshine Coast. (Preview) I guess that this a bit unusual but here goes.We are going to NZ on 21/7/09 for 10 days.Wally the Staffie does not want to go with us,bit of a hang up about being mistaken for a sheep.So we are looking for an alternative to a boarding kennel.We are leaving from Mooloolaba so if anyone would like the pleasur...	ibbo	0	550	01:56 AM Jun 22, 2009 by ibbo
	re bread maker any suggested recipes (Preview) does anyone have a nice tasty recipe,for bread	kenmarg	13	1852	11:22 PM Jun 21, 2009 by twobob
	can grey nomads remember these cars? (Preview) Just thought some of you may enjoy this link I found Kind regards Hotrodbus http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm	hotrodbus	4	880	10:06 PM Jun 21, 2009 by JRH
	Aldi Catalougues (Preview) http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/service/newsletter.htm?WT.z_src...	Basil Faulty	5	618	08:04 PM Jun 21, 2009 by barrie
	HOW MANY IS TOO MANY (Preview) I may cop some flack about this by here goes anyways. I can remember in the winter months I would travel South to Victoria and SA as there was not a lot of people travelling the cold states in Winter. Now don't get me wrong here, I like people as much as the next person, but I also like the peace and quite of on...	sgntbilko	6	1017	04:18 PM Jun 21, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	124 vehicles counted heading North from Brisbane (Preview) Mick is home from Bundaberg and on his way, between gympie and Brisbane he counted 124 caravans, campers and motorhomes heading north. It just made us stop to think how many of us like minded people there are out there. And I must admit, a tinge of jelousy that we are not able to join them yet! But our turn...	Ell&Mick	5	812	03:47 PM Jun 21, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Karumba, the turn around point. (Preview) Arrived in Karumba yesterday and have never seen so many vans in the one place. I don't think there are any victorians left at home, they are all here. We are staying at the Sunset CP, the dearest in town at $29 pn but is the closest to the point. Caught 5 nice bream yesterday and hopefully will get some more...	Gary and Kerry	5	893	10:12 AM Jun 21, 2009 by Ma
	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	1763	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	542	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	705	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	2035	10:16 PM Jun 19, 2009 by cito
	New Doggie (Preview) Hi Mike and Judy, How is your new doggie getting on.	Monica	2	561	07:18 PM Jun 19, 2009 by pawsoz
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