The Grey Nomads - General

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Well to make your day and to send you on your way with a laugh have a sqizz at Gracies "hunting outfit". She looks like something out of "Horse & Hounds". Of course all my fault, SWMBO says to buy her a jacquet as she ate the last one so off we trot to the pet shops to buy her one and n...

sagittarius · sagittarius

Hi all .. I have an idea that might help identification of other GN's whilst travelling about .. While we have (or will have) stickers pertaining to us being GN's for confirmation, I feel that if we attach and fly a couple of GREY RIBBONS from one's radio antenna. Keep them short (6") and they wont d...

RobCol · RobCol

Can't wait to "spot" one; people starting to arrive from "down south" here at Mudjimba, so hopefully will meet a fellow nomad soon!!!!!

chrismack · chrismack

hi everyone, can anybody tell me if the road from port douglas to cooktown is sealed all the way and how long does the drive take. hope you can help.

Gavin (Spud) Murphy · Gavin (Spud) Murphy

We haven't bought a van or tow vehicle yet but thinking of van up 18 - 20ft maximum and Nissan Pathfinder to tow it and also be an off roder when we need it. Does anyone have experience with the latest model Pathfinder as a tow vehicle. Ability, fuel economy solo and under tow. Your experience would be ap...

Bear59 · Bear59

Howdy All, currently at a park in Claireville 200km north of Rockhampton situated very nicely right on the beach. What I am interested in is your feedback on parks to the north of here either along the coast or inland that stick in your mind as being just that bit special either because of location or att...

Nenie23 · Nenie23

Hi Guys Wondering if I could ask for some help. I am trying to get an email address to post a Work Wanted advert but my computer wont let me continue with the link. Can anyone give me an email address that I could contact please. Thanks Janine

pawsoz · pawsoz

I have just splashed out and bought my own laptop and I got hood winked into buying the pre paid telstra mobile pre paid....and when on my computer it won't let me open up the forum and I am missing all my pals... Anyone know what the problem is and how I can fix it? Otherwise my chats will have to be limited t...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

"Tisha" African for the "willful one" Full blood Basenji, a lot of my old dog Pixie, and at the moment the only diff is her longer legs and her youth, Shes is 12 mth old and as with all Basenji cannot bark but yodels, her size and temperament makes her an ideal companion for us whe...

husbil · husbil

Hi dear all grey nomads, This is Ulrika Eriksson writing, a Swedish Journalist, based in Sydney, Australia. At the moment I'm working on an article for a Swedish Caravan and Motorhome magasine and I wonder if any of you would be willing, with a few words, to share your thoughts on why you are out on the ro...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/remembering1942/dday/index.asp-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 6th of June 2009 04:03:43 PM

Webmaster · Webmaster

Does anyone out there have any comments about Jayco vans? We've had an enquiry from a couple who are interested in purchasing a new Jayco Sterling and would like to get some feedback about the model before they make their decision.

BrigalowO · BrigalowO

Have any of you good people, ever camped in or near Cania Gorge? As part of a northern odyssey, in a week or so, we intended to visit the Gorge for a few days and wondered if there was some inside knowledge I can get from those who have visited and camped there. I understand that it is pretty expensive and som...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Interesting note , I counted 35 caravans heading north from Emerald to Charters Towers,over the 5.5 hours journey back, and a distance of 480 Ks, Any mathamatician care to extrapolate and multiply that out, for the amount of dollars heading that way by how many wallets,by how many people

whoppa · whoppa

Well we made it our first trip down to Kempsey ,must have seen 300 odd nomads heading north are we heading the wrong way. Stopped at Yamba and Coffs harbour No majors. although will double check the poptop locks in future after being flaged down 6 k,s out of Yamba. Lesson learned . for anyone interest...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I don't normally endorse products but 2 that I have recently found that are exceptionally good value for your ever harder to earn $ and are safe for GN's are: Members Equity Bank Sounds too good to be true but it is true, This Bank has no fees like you would normally expect. We "discovered" it r...

TRUE BLUE AUSIE · TRUE BLUE AUSIE

Help Info wanted, We are about to place an order for our first caravan so we can join you Grey Nomads out there. What we need to know is if any one can tell me where i can purchase a Lemair 2.5 ltr Washing Machine in sydney i have read all about them but can't find anyone that sells them. Any help would be appr...

Helena · Helena

Hi everyone, We have had to delay our trip due to an illness in the family so will be leaving around August we were going to Darwin but now unsure as we have no idea of what the weather will be like there at that time of the year si it wise to leave Darwin and just go to the second hlf of our trip which was Queensla...

Escape · Escape

I have noticed that most of the Solos are from the eastern states.... wish there were some from South Aust...especially some tag-alongs .. would be great. -- Edited by Escape on Sunday 7th of June 2009 07:56:24 PM

TRUE BLUE AUSIE · TRUE BLUE AUSIE

We are in the process of purchasing a 21' Fulcher Caravan approx 2600kg when loaded, will be towed by 100 series Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Petrol 06 / 07. If someone has done similar could you please inform us if LPG is the go. What is the consumption of fuel on Petrol and LPG. All positive and negative commen...

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	Why do we whinge about the weather? (Preview) Well to make your day and to send you on your way with a laugh have a sqizz at Gracies "hunting outfit". She looks like something out of "Horse & Hounds". Of course all my fault, SWMBO says to buy her a jacquet as she ate the last one so off we trot to the pet shops to buy her one and n...	Basil Faulty	7	824	04:36 PM Jun 12, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	food - For - Thought !! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all .. I have an idea that might help identification of other GN's whilst travelling about .. While we have (or will have) stickers pertaining to us being GN's for confirmation, I feel that if we attach and fly a couple of GREY RIBBONS from one's radio antenna. Keep them short (6") and they wont d...	sagittarius	42	2413	11:42 AM Jun 12, 2009 by sagittarius
	Watching out for Grey Nomad bumper stickers. (Preview) Can't wait to "spot" one; people starting to arrive from "down south" here at Mudjimba, so hopefully will meet a fellow nomad soon!!!!!	RobCol	8	975	09:20 PM Jun 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	North Queensland travel (Preview) hi everyone, can anybody tell me if the road from port douglas to cooktown is sealed all the way and how long does the drive take. hope you can help.	chrismack	3	882	07:22 PM Jun 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Nissan Pathfinder 2.5litre TD (Preview) We haven't bought a van or tow vehicle yet but thinking of van up 18 - 20ft maximum and Nissan Pathfinder to tow it and also be an off roder when we need it. Does anyone have experience with the latest model Pathfinder as a tow vehicle. Ability, fuel economy solo and under tow. Your experience would be ap...	Gavin (Spud) Murphy	13	1671	02:26 PM Jun 11, 2009 by mike and Judy
	Van Parks - Rockhampton to Townsville (Preview) Howdy All, currently at a park in Claireville 200km north of Rockhampton situated very nicely right on the beach. What I am interested in is your feedback on parks to the north of here either along the coast or inland that stick in your mind as being just that bit special either because of location or att...	Bear59	3	688	10:06 PM Jun 10, 2009 by Bridgee
	Trying to post an ad for "work Wanted" - please help! (Preview) Hi Guys Wondering if I could ask for some help. I am trying to get an email address to post a Work Wanted advert but my computer wont let me continue with the link. Can anyone give me an email address that I could contact please. Thanks Janine	Nenie23	2	706	09:53 PM Jun 10, 2009 by sagittarius
	computer gurus-help (Preview) I have just splashed out and bought my own laptop and I got hood winked into buying the pre paid telstra mobile pre paid....and when on my computer it won't let me open up the forum and I am missing all my pals... Anyone know what the problem is and how I can fix it? Otherwise my chats will have to be limited t...	pawsoz	8	1142	08:50 PM Jun 10, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	She's arrived (Preview) "Tisha" African for the "willful one" Full blood Basenji, a lot of my old dog Pixie, and at the moment the only diff is her longer legs and her youth, Shes is 12 mth old and as with all Basenji cannot bark but yodels, her size and temperament makes her an ideal companion for us whe...	mike and Judy	18	1180	08:46 PM Jun 10, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	grey nomads, swedish journalist has a few questions (Preview) Hi dear all grey nomads, This is Ulrika Eriksson writing, a Swedish Journalist, based in Sydney, Australia. At the moment I'm working on an article for a Swedish Caravan and Motorhome magasine and I wonder if any of you would be willing, with a few words, to share your thoughts on why you are out on the ro...	husbil	10	1937	07:29 PM Jun 10, 2009 by husbil
	D Day Anniversary - 6th June 1944 - WW2 Allied Invasion of Normandy (Preview) http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/remembering1942/dday/index.asp-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 6th of June 2009 04:03:43 PM	Vic41	11	988	10:58 AM Jun 9, 2009 by Vic41
	Jayco vans feedback (Preview) Does anyone out there have any comments about Jayco vans? We've had an enquiry from a couple who are interested in purchasing a new Jayco Sterling and would like to get some feedback about the model before they make their decision.	Webmaster	3	1745	08:25 PM Jun 8, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Camp Sites At Or In Cania Gorge (Preview) Have any of you good people, ever camped in or near Cania Gorge? As part of a northern odyssey, in a week or so, we intended to visit the Gorge for a few days and wondered if there was some inside knowledge I can get from those who have visited and camped there. I understand that it is pretty expensive and som...	BrigalowO	1	1073	07:29 PM Jun 8, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	heading north (Preview) Interesting note , I counted 35 caravans heading north from Emerald to Charters Towers,over the 5.5 hours journey back, and a distance of 480 Ks, Any mathamatician care to extrapolate and multiply that out, for the amount of dollars heading that way by how many wallets,by how many people	mike and Judy	1	736	04:54 PM Jun 8, 2009 by JRH
	On the road (Preview) Well we made it our first trip down to Kempsey ,must have seen 300 odd nomads heading north are we heading the wrong way. Stopped at Yamba and Coffs harbour No majors. although will double check the poptop locks in future after being flaged down 6 k,s out of Yamba. Lesson learned . for anyone interest...	whoppa	5	903	03:16 PM Jun 8, 2009 by whoppa
	PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS - has Basil lost his marbles??? (Preview) I don't normally endorse products but 2 that I have recently found that are exceptionally good value for your ever harder to earn $ and are safe for GN's are: Members Equity Bank Sounds too good to be true but it is true, This Bank has no fees like you would normally expect. We "discovered" it r...	Basil Faulty	8	1546	02:50 PM Jun 8, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Info wanted on Washing Machine (Preview) Help Info wanted, We are about to place an order for our first caravan so we can join you Grey Nomads out there. What we need to know is if any one can tell me where i can purchase a Lemair 2.5 ltr Washing Machine in sydney i have read all about them but can't find anyone that sells them. Any help would be appr...	TRUE BLUE AUSIE	9	1778	01:19 PM Jun 8, 2009 by mike and Judy
	delayed (Preview) Hi everyone, We have had to delay our trip due to an illness in the family so will be leaving around August we were going to Darwin but now unsure as we have no idea of what the weather will be like there at that time of the year si it wise to leave Darwin and just go to the second hlf of our trip which was Queensla...	Helena	6	854	12:21 PM Jun 8, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Tag-alongs (Preview) I have noticed that most of the Solos are from the eastern states.... wish there were some from South Aust...especially some tag-alongs .. would be great. -- Edited by Escape on Sunday 7th of June 2009 07:56:24 PM	Escape	1	784	10:58 PM Jun 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	LPG or Petrol (Preview) We are in the process of purchasing a 21' Fulcher Caravan approx 2600kg when loaded, will be towed by 100 series Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Petrol 06 / 07. If someone has done similar could you please inform us if LPG is the go. What is the consumption of fuel on Petrol and LPG. All positive and negative commen...	TRUE BLUE AUSIE	5	1556	03:20 PM Jun 7, 2009 by brian & kerry
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