The Grey Nomads - General

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.

ABM51 · ABM51

Just thought I would ask the question, we are of to Hervey Bay we will be at the council caravan park at Torquay, call in and have a chat or drink, who knows we might have some fish to BBQ.

Freddos future · Freddos future

Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the DP Chip or similar products. Its more like a module than a chip, but it's surposed to supply more power and torque and better fuel economy to EFI diesel engines. Is it worthwhile installing or just another gimmick? Cheers, Freddo

ibbo · ibbo

Is it just this area or others having their mobiles still on daylight saving time?My phone usually alters itself when I cross state boundaries,i.e NSW/Qld.I have free time between 6 pm and 7.pm,with my phone still an hour ahead I figure that I will be charged at normal rates.(confused myself now).An...

Bridgee · Bridgee

Well this is it , we're taking off tomorrow 05.04.09, thought it was suposed to be stress free and an enjoyable experieince packing the van up.....we're knackered!! the last time we did the big trip all around Aussie we threw some clothes in the car, some food and off we went, now that was stress free....

Researcher · Researcher

My husband wishes for us to sell up and travel around Aust. I feel reluctant to do this but economically this would be the only way to achieve this. I would love to hear from others who have made this decision and how it is out there on the road travelling around Oz. It is possible we may find somewhere to...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

How many of us G/Ns listen to Macca, on a Sunday morning on the ABCThen you would have heard his sound track of the birds singing, especially the magpies, You all saw the pix I took of the magpie with the Bendybeak,You will all be pleased to know that he is alive, well and thriving, his bent beak has broke...

gardenfairy · gardenfairy

Thankyou to all who had helpful hints about the rhino boat loader.....we have that fitted and the Captain is fitting the electric winch as I type this.......now we have the quandary of acquiring the folding boat trailer!!!! We want one that will pack up small enough to fit on the drawbar / or in our moto...

Ma · Ma

Well, we are almost ready - our first really big trip. Want to go to Darwin via Woomera and up through the centre. Any advice would be welcome. Planning to leave mid to late May. When we get to the top well just see which way the wind blows and then decide whether it's to be left (west) or right (east)

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Women and cats will do as they please, men and dogs should just sit back and get used ti the idea

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Are you a drinker, maybe a silly question, whats your favorite brew, mine used to be a mulled wine made by a german fried of mine , really got you hot ??? now it a light ale , really gets me cool Was,nt sure where this was to go, but its a good topic for late summer ok didnt load as its a video of a beer bottle domin...

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	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	853	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	1680	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	1008	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	943	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	907	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	1026	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	1523	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	3676	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	1152	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	672	01:21 PM Apr 10, 2009 by ibbo
	Where Are You Off To This Easter (Preview) Just thought I would ask the question, we are of to Hervey Bay we will be at the council caravan park at Torquay, call in and have a chat or drink, who knows we might have some fish to BBQ.	ABM51	24	1272	09:06 AM Apr 10, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	More power and torque ??? (Preview) Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the DP Chip or similar products. Its more like a module than a chip, but it's surposed to supply more power and torque and better fuel economy to EFI diesel engines. Is it worthwhile installing or just another gimmick? Cheers, Freddo	Freddos future	8	1170	07:35 PM Apr 9, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Telstra Mobiles phones. (Preview) Is it just this area or others having their mobiles still on daylight saving time?My phone usually alters itself when I cross state boundaries,i.e NSW/Qld.I have free time between 6 pm and 7.pm,with my phone still an hour ahead I figure that I will be charged at normal rates.(confused myself now).An...	ibbo	4	925	01:34 PM Apr 9, 2009 by ibbo
	This is it.....we're doing it......no turning back! (Preview) Well this is it , we're taking off tomorrow 05.04.09, thought it was suposed to be stress free and an enjoyable experieince packing the van up.....we're knackered!! the last time we did the big trip all around Aussie we threw some clothes in the car, some food and off we went, now that was stress free....	Bridgee	18	1279	12:24 PM Apr 9, 2009 by JRH
	I'd love to hear from those permanently touring OZ (Preview) My husband wishes for us to sell up and travel around Aust. I feel reluctant to do this but economically this would be the only way to achieve this. I would love to hear from others who have made this decision and how it is out there on the road travelling around Oz. It is possible we may find somewhere to...	Researcher	17	1183	08:56 PM Apr 8, 2009 by bininj
	Bendybeak (Preview) How many of us G/Ns listen to Macca, on a Sunday morning on the ABCThen you would have heard his sound track of the birds singing, especially the magpies, You all saw the pix I took of the magpie with the Bendybeak,You will all be pleased to know that he is alive, well and thriving, his bent beak has broke...	mike and Judy	12	1230	06:49 PM Apr 8, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Anyone with info on folding boat trailers (Preview) Thankyou to all who had helpful hints about the rhino boat loader.....we have that fitted and the Captain is fitting the electric winch as I type this.......now we have the quandary of acquiring the folding boat trailer!!!! We want one that will pack up small enough to fit on the drawbar / or in our moto...	gardenfairy	5	2069	02:25 PM Apr 7, 2009 by gardenfairy
	On the Road to Darwin (Preview) Well, we are almost ready - our first really big trip. Want to go to Darwin via Woomera and up through the centre. Any advice would be welcome. Planning to leave mid to late May. When we get to the top well just see which way the wind blows and then decide whether it's to be left (west) or right (east)	Ma	16	1185	01:43 PM Apr 7, 2009 by Ma
	Thought for the week (Preview) Women and cats will do as they please, men and dogs should just sit back and get used ti the idea	mike and Judy	10	1091	12:34 PM Apr 7, 2009 by Smokeydk
	beer ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Are you a drinker, maybe a silly question, whats your favorite brew, mine used to be a mulled wine made by a german fried of mine , really got you hot ??? now it a light ale , really gets me cool Was,nt sure where this was to go, but its a good topic for late summer ok didnt load as its a video of a beer bottle domin...	mike and Judy	34	2091	11:22 AM Apr 7, 2009 by dave06
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