The Grey Nomads - General

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

So you would like to live in the bush,??I have have lived in the bush constantly since the early 80s, where I built my home and all that goes with it , sheds x3, water tanks x 3x10.000 galls, dug 2 large dams using a D6 dozer of 2 megalitres each and laid out an extensive electronic watering system, All the w...

MollyPolly · MollyPolly

Well, my hubby and I returned from our first big 8 week 'nomad' trip away. What a laugh - I think for your first adventure, everything that can go wrong will go wrong! However, I wanted to share something my daughter shared with us. A mystery shopping company helped us pay for our petrol! When she told m...

twobob · twobob

If I am reading the market correctly, now or soon will be a reasonable time to invest. I have a little cash to invest, but have held on to it, but that is no good, sitting in the bank. I have had property, but feel the share market is the better option, for me. I am inclined to managed funds, as its too much ha...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Yep ! He's back in town after a long absence. You'd never guess where I have been hiding....... CHINA An old army mate (Vietnam era) was in difficulty with his health and business and placed an SOS. Silly me, volunteered again. This bloke eyes were the drama. Detached Cornea's. Ended up having a transp...

NannyMon · NannyMon

NOAH TODAY In the year 2008, the Lord came unto Noah,who was now living in the United States, and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over- populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me." "Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans....

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

Have a great Easter all.........I'm packed already to go before the rush....stay safe....have fun.....see you all when I get home.. Dave

hotrodbus · hotrodbus

Hello all just joined the forum and my husband and I are just about to embark on a working holiday around Australia in our 48 Bedford bus and was wondering for any tips that you may have that may help us on our adventure. Thanking you Hotrodbus -- Edited by hotrodbus on Tuesday 14th of April 2009 02:25:56 P...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

My place on the 22nd, birthdays and all that stuff, The bottle of 100 proof Morangie amber liquid gold is all gone , so bring your own poisen, maybe a plate and some chairs, starlight, fire in a pot, resident moo cows, camels , horses, maybe other G/N , you never know till you arrive

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Courtesy of Cooper Creek Chronical, Innamincka March 2009 This Alzheimer's Test was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard Uni-versity . Take a few moments to see whether you can read each line aloud without a mistake. The average person over 40 years of age canno...

HarrynJo · HarrynJo

Well, I'm a newbie to posting anything on the web, and have just joined this site. I have enjoyed reading some of the topics and replies, so I hope you can help. My husband (Mr Negativity) wants to know how accessible are sites for 5th wheelers! We currently have a 22foot van and I would like a 5th wheel...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Anothe Easter Sunday rolls on by, Happy Easter to all Judy had an old mate visiting her from the city Up with the sun but turned out to be hidden behind grey clouds, so we shared the chocalate easter eggs and went back to bed to watch tele, One young fella tween two chicks, nice to dream Freedom of old age ?...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Ever wondered what age is, I have a G/G/son of 7 and he told me a few months ago that I am old, when I asked him what he meant, he said you have more crinkles in your face than mummy, and she is 29, my eldest g/son is 31 and unmarried, and asked him the last time I saw him "feeling old mate" as he puffed...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I seem to remember someone having a URL where you can download Raster maps for free, I'd like to try 25000:1 rather than the 250000:1 maps with Track ranger but I'm too lousy to buy the cd's.....

Ma · Ma

Does anybody know what's happening around Oz. Rallies, who's going where and when, things of interest that we might like to attend.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

A WORD OF WARNING !!! Tell all your family/ friends/ business acquaintances - in fact tell everybody about this! For all Australian respondents... Telstra Phone book For anyone contemplating using the Sensis directory service number, 1234, DON'T! Sensis, as you may or may not kn...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

This is for Australian phone numbers! REMEMBER: Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public next month. REMINDER all mobile phone numbers will be available to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. STOP THE PESTERING. Some of these calls and text msg will cost you $ if you respond o...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Free camping, we all do it when we can, and its the epitomy of independance, more so if you are on your own, you carry your own power, water, but tucker unfortunatly, have to buy it, with dollars,not allowed to hunt anymore,! this started when I read Rollys last line on the subject of water, I quote &quo...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

The experts (and we all know what they are) say that as we get older we get fussier, Being reated as a senior, AND a grey Nomad, I dont think I am, My meals are simple and I accept all I am given, Judys a hell of a lot better cook than I anyway, will drink virtually any beer , ( cant tell the difference really) exc...

JRH · JRH

<http://rac.com.au/Travel/Driving-holidays/Free-WA-driving-maps.aspx>

ibbo · ibbo

Just a quick mention for the information of any G/N's using the pacific Hwy to go North over Easter.Be aware that roadworks and RTA signage will cause lenghty delays.Southbound will also be slow until the turn off to Tea Gardens.Hope this is useful.Cheers.Ibbo.

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	A subject very controversial to all , Water (Preview) So you would like to live in the bush,??I have have lived in the bush constantly since the early 80s, where I built my home and all that goes with it , sheds x3, water tanks x 3x10.000 galls, dug 2 large dams using a D6 dozer of 2 megalitres each and laid out an extensive electronic watering system, All the w...	mike and Judy	19	1067	10:15 AM Apr 16, 2009 by dave06
	Just completed our first big trip and we had most of our petrol for free! :) Does anyone know of other freebies around?! (Preview) Well, my hubby and I returned from our first big 8 week 'nomad' trip away. What a laugh - I think for your first adventure, everything that can go wrong will go wrong! However, I wanted to share something my daughter shared with us. A mystery shopping company helped us pay for our petrol! When she told m...	MollyPolly	3	862	10:11 AM Apr 16, 2009 by dave06
	investing your money now, where and when (Preview) If I am reading the market correctly, now or soon will be a reasonable time to invest. I have a little cash to invest, but have held on to it, but that is no good, sitting in the bank. I have had property, but feel the share market is the better option, for me. I am inclined to managed funds, as its too much ha...	twobob	21	1137	07:38 AM Apr 16, 2009 by Helena
	Did Anyone Miss Me ? (Preview) Yep ! He's back in town after a long absence. You'd never guess where I have been hiding....... CHINA An old army mate (Vietnam era) was in difficulty with his health and business and placed an SOS. Silly me, volunteered again. This bloke eyes were the drama. Detached Cornea's. Ended up having a transp...	Ole Grizzly	5	831	07:39 PM Apr 15, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Noah Today (Preview) NOAH TODAY In the year 2008, the Lord came unto Noah,who was now living in the United States, and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over- populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me." "Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans....	NannyMon	8	842	10:04 AM Apr 15, 2009 by drongo & wendy
	Easter Break (Preview) Have a great Easter all.........I'm packed already to go before the rush....stay safe....have fun.....see you all when I get home.. Dave	Smokeydk	13	1015	09:29 AM Apr 15, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Adventure before dememtia (Preview) Hello all just joined the forum and my husband and I are just about to embark on a working holiday around Australia in our 48 Bedford bus and was wondering for any tips that you may have that may help us on our adventure. Thanking you Hotrodbus -- Edited by hotrodbus on Tuesday 14th of April 2009 02:25:56 P...	hotrodbus	16	931	09:11 AM Apr 15, 2009 by hotrodbus
	welcome mat is out (Preview) My place on the 22nd, birthdays and all that stuff, The bottle of 100 proof Morangie amber liquid gold is all gone , so bring your own poisen, maybe a plate and some chairs, starlight, fire in a pot, resident moo cows, camels , horses, maybe other G/N , you never know till you arrive	mike and Judy	7	746	11:30 PM Apr 14, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Old Farts Test (Preview) Courtesy of Cooper Creek Chronical, Innamincka March 2009 This Alzheimer's Test was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard Uni-versity . Take a few moments to see whether you can read each line aloud without a mistake. The average person over 40 years of age canno...	Cruising Granny	23	1932	07:57 PM Apr 14, 2009 by dave06
	Caravan vs 5th wheeler (Preview) Well, I'm a newbie to posting anything on the web, and have just joined this site. I have enjoyed reading some of the topics and replies, so I hope you can help. My husband (Mr Negativity) wants to know how accessible are sites for 5th wheelers! We currently have a 22foot van and I would like a 5th wheel...	HarrynJo	5	816	12:45 PM Apr 14, 2009 by HarrynJo
	dreaming (Preview) Anothe Easter Sunday rolls on by, Happy Easter to all Judy had an old mate visiting her from the city Up with the sun but turned out to be hidden behind grey clouds, so we shared the chocalate easter eggs and went back to bed to watch tele, One young fella tween two chicks, nice to dream Freedom of old age ?...	mike and Judy	7	724	07:03 PM Apr 13, 2009 by cito
	AGE, or are you an oldie (Preview) Ever wondered what age is, I have a G/G/son of 7 and he told me a few months ago that I am old, when I asked him what he meant, he said you have more crinkles in your face than mummy, and she is 29, my eldest g/son is 31 and unmarried, and asked him the last time I saw him "feeling old mate" as he puffed...	mike and Judy	14	1559	10:32 AM Apr 13, 2009 by dave06
	Raster Maps (Preview) I seem to remember someone having a URL where you can download Raster maps for free, I'd like to try 25000:1 rather than the 250000:1 maps with Track ranger but I'm too lousy to buy the cd's.....	Basil Faulty	5	889	08:24 PM Apr 12, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	WHAT'S HAPPENING (Preview) Does anybody know what's happening around Oz. Rallies, who's going where and when, things of interest that we might like to attend.	Ma	9	813	08:47 PM Apr 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Telstra, yet another warning (Preview) A WORD OF WARNING !!! Tell all your family/ friends/ business acquaintances - in fact tell everybody about this! For all Australian respondents... Telstra Phone book For anyone contemplating using the Sensis directory service number, 1234, DON'T! Sensis, as you may or may not kn...	Basil Faulty	3	797	08:42 PM Apr 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Warning on Telemarketing On Mobiles Next Month (Preview) This is for Australian phone numbers! REMEMBER: Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public next month. REMINDER all mobile phone numbers will be available to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. STOP THE PESTERING. Some of these calls and text msg will cost you $ if you respond o...	Wombat 280	7	906	07:50 PM Apr 11, 2009 by Wombat 280
	freedom again (Preview) Free camping, we all do it when we can, and its the epitomy of independance, more so if you are on your own, you carry your own power, water, but tucker unfortunatly, have to buy it, with dollars,not allowed to hunt anymore,! this started when I read Rollys last line on the subject of water, I quote &quo...	mike and Judy	4	1385	06:53 PM Apr 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Fussy (Preview) The experts (and we all know what they are) say that as we get older we get fussier, Being reated as a senior, AND a grey Nomad, I dont think I am, My meals are simple and I accept all I am given, Judys a hell of a lot better cook than I anyway, will drink virtually any beer , ( cant tell the difference really) exc...	mike and Judy	17	3521	06:32 PM Apr 10, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Free WA Trip Maps (Preview) <http://rac.com.au/Travel/Driving-holidays/Free-WA-driving-maps.aspx>	JRH	10	1036	06:25 PM Apr 10, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	The Usual heavy Traffic Warning.Karauh to Buladelah NSW. (Preview) Just a quick mention for the information of any G/N's using the pacific Hwy to go North over Easter.Be aware that roadworks and RTA signage will cause lenghty delays.Southbound will also be slow until the turn off to Tea Gardens.Hope this is useful.Cheers.Ibbo.	ibbo	1	543	01:21 PM Apr 10, 2009 by ibbo
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