The Grey Nomads - General

tonyd · tonyd

Just spent (invested?) $29.95 in the HEMA maps book The Outback Way, Perth to Cairns: Australia's longest shortcut. Looks like a good trip and the web site http://www.outbackway.org.au/ has lots of information. I was not aware of this route until recently, and other GNs may similarly not know abou...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

One of those times when my sister wanted a weekend away from the kids,Back in the late 60s. I took the son and nephews and my wife had the girls,The MEN headed bush, Tucker in the esky, swag, and a roll of canvas for the roof, plus the rods, There is a little valley we had called the Hidden Valley, north of the...

whoppa · whoppa

Could you please help me ,I am looking at towing an 18ft caravan with a Falcon I am trying to select the correct tow hitch. Does anyone know approximate towing load of an 18 ft van. I have been looking at tow bars at http://www.haymanreese.com.au/index.htm and there seems to be more than one option. Tha...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Think your service agent is related to Ned Who ! -- Edited by Wombat 280 on Monday 6th of April 2009 06:02:35 PM -- Edited by Wombat 280 on Monday 6th of April 2009 06:03:19 PM

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

What kind of a day have you had, We have had a bloody marvellous one, Shopping in coles, Judy slipped and had the trolley to hang on to fortunatly it was one of those that ran true, anyway this young coupla helped her and stayed with her till she was right, it shook her up a bit, When I returned from my shoppin...

ibbo · ibbo

Must put our clocks back one hour tonight.That is for NSW.Not sure about the other states and Teritories,sorry about the spelling and my ignorance about the other places.Cheers.Ibbo.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Still looking at both new and used vehicle trying to settle on a good towing unit but don't want a monster that ya can't park in a shopping center unless you have it to yourself . Currently looking at the 2008 3 door Pajero NXT Diesel, secondhand with 13000 on the clock Has a tow capacity of 2500 and a...

Marken Time · Marken Time

Hi We are heading off in a month, my sister is going to babysit the home but she has cats and they do not see eye to eye with our dogs. Is anyone out there looking for a good dog or two, perhaps to baby sit for six months. They presently have the run of five acres so are used to a lot of space and hopefully a new home...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I know it sounds like another bitching session about nothing but it's starting to "P" me off Businesses in the Caravan and Motorhome parts and accessories trade must be going really well when they can afford to construct a web site and produce a cattle dog that Myers would be proud of o...

Marken Time · Marken Time

Hi Everyone Well our countdown has started and we're getting serious about getting things together for the big day. We've decided to head to Mt Augustus as our first must see and would like to know which way you would recommend going bearing in mind that we will be going across to Exmouth from there. W...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Are we having trouble downloading images to the forum . System seems to be very slow to upload . Have checked my end all seems Okay

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

This would almost require side clearence lamps and a ridged body licenece . This is what I mean about getting into shopping center carparks with a big 4WD and this was only a puddle jumper , This can't be legal

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

We have at our age something that all the woes and problems of the world cannot take away,, We are Australians and we live in the best damn country of the world,------------AND WE ARE FREE Like a lot of you out there I went throught a war zone, evacuated from a wrecked and flaming hell which was London, and...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

ROTFL... yeah the world is going to UNITE to stamp out "Global Financial Cowboys" and control "OBSCENE EXECUTIVE PAYOUTS"...... According to Dad Rudd.... Yeah it will be a frigid day in hell before this happens unless PH becomes PM soon...

Chalky · Chalky

What to look 4 in an engel

ibbo · ibbo

Hello G/N,s.Take extreme care if you are in or around the Coffs area.Cyclonic winds and flooding rain have hit the area.Forecast is for the weather to head south.An extreme weather warning has been issued.Take care folk.Cheers.Ibbo.

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

THE DAY AUSTRALIA CRIEDWe love to hate Victorians throughout the footy season Just for the fact they/re from Victoria would seem a valid reason,they tend to think Australian Rules belongs to them, at least In the west we simply label them the know alls from the East.But Australians came together, s...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I know that a lot of people follow the footy and I don't hold that against them but you have to appreciate why others reckon there is one thing that exceeds a players IQ and that's the outdoor temperature in winter . To illustrate this the attached pics are from the local park where the state champion...

rocan · rocan

ordered a new jayco poptop last week .townsville jayco sold 22 new vans and 4second hand ones for the month of march.with 4 new van dealers in town could only guess how many were sold all up.still a lot of money around.seems like people just want to keep caravaning.more retirees and soon to be retirees...

desythedreamer · desythedreamer

Hi All I'm new to this forum so let me introduce myself I'm Des from Brisbane. After having two heart scares ive decided to take early retirement and hit the road full time. I am now searching for a rv i have not decided if i go for a large caravan or 5th wheeler. I open to advise and tips, I also like to hear y...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The Outback Way (Preview) Just spent (invested?) $29.95 in the HEMA maps book The Outback Way, Perth to Cairns: Australia's longest shortcut. Looks like a good trip and the web site http://www.outbackway.org.au/ has lots of information. I was not aware of this route until recently, and other GNs may similarly not know abou...	tonyd	14	6416	10:36 AM Apr 7, 2009 by dave06
	Dirty weekend (Preview) One of those times when my sister wanted a weekend away from the kids,Back in the late 60s. I took the son and nephews and my wife had the girls,The MEN headed bush, Tucker in the esky, swag, and a roll of canvas for the roof, plus the rods, There is a little valley we had called the Hidden Valley, north of the...	mike and Judy	1	936	09:54 AM Apr 7, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Tow Bars (Preview) Could you please help me ,I am looking at towing an 18ft caravan with a Falcon I am trying to select the correct tow hitch. Does anyone know approximate towing load of an 18 ft van. I have been looking at tow bars at http://www.haymanreese.com.au/index.htm and there seems to be more than one option. Tha...	whoppa	15	2052	08:55 PM Apr 6, 2009 by PeterH
	Ned Who Died ! (Preview) Think your service agent is related to Ned Who ! -- Edited by Wombat 280 on Monday 6th of April 2009 06:02:35 PM -- Edited by Wombat 280 on Monday 6th of April 2009 06:03:19 PM	Wombat 280	0	727	05:58 PM Apr 6, 2009 by Wombat 280
	respect (Preview) What kind of a day have you had, We have had a bloody marvellous one, Shopping in coles, Judy slipped and had the trolley to hang on to fortunatly it was one of those that ran true, anyway this young coupla helped her and stayed with her till she was right, it shook her up a bit, When I returned from my shoppin...	mike and Judy	7	1023	03:24 PM Apr 6, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Clocks go back To night.Daylight saving over for six months.N.S.W. (Preview) Must put our clocks back one hour tonight.That is for NSW.Not sure about the other states and Teritories,sorry about the spelling and my ignorance about the other places.Cheers.Ibbo.	ibbo	25	1267	10:19 AM Apr 6, 2009 by dave06
	Pajero Owners Help Please (Preview) Still looking at both new and used vehicle trying to settle on a good towing unit but don't want a monster that ya can't park in a shopping center unless you have it to yourself . Currently looking at the 2008 3 door Pajero NXT Diesel, secondhand with 13000 on the clock Has a tow capacity of 2500 and a...	Wombat 280	18	1230	10:09 AM Apr 6, 2009 by dave06
	Help - Home wanted for two dogs in Perth (Preview) Hi We are heading off in a month, my sister is going to babysit the home but she has cats and they do not see eye to eye with our dogs. Is anyone out there looking for a good dog or two, perhaps to baby sit for six months. They presently have the run of five acres so are used to a lot of space and hopefully a new home...	Marken Time	6	1122	10:28 PM Apr 5, 2009 by Marken Time
	Doing Well Out There (Preview) I know it sounds like another bitching session about nothing but it's starting to "P" me off Businesses in the Caravan and Motorhome parts and accessories trade must be going really well when they can afford to construct a web site and produce a cattle dog that Myers would be proud of o...	Wombat 280	12	1215	06:21 PM Apr 5, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Planning the trip (Preview) Hi Everyone Well our countdown has started and we're getting serious about getting things together for the big day. We've decided to head to Mt Augustus as our first must see and would like to know which way you would recommend going bearing in mind that we will be going across to Exmouth from there. W...	Marken Time	10	1303	10:33 AM Apr 5, 2009 by lized
	Web Master Question (Preview) Are we having trouble downloading images to the forum . System seems to be very slow to upload . Have checked my end all seems Okay	Wombat 280	9	1000	07:02 AM Apr 5, 2009 by mike and Judy
	Hanging Out There (Preview) This would almost require side clearence lamps and a ridged body licenece . This is what I mean about getting into shopping center carparks with a big 4WD and this was only a puddle jumper , This can't be legal	Wombat 280	7	988	04:52 PM Apr 4, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Don't worry, be happy (Preview) We have at our age something that all the woes and problems of the world cannot take away,, We are Australians and we live in the best damn country of the world,------------AND WE ARE FREE Like a lot of you out there I went throught a war zone, evacuated from a wrecked and flaming hell which was London, and...	mike and Judy	19	1224	04:21 PM Apr 4, 2009 by dave06
	G20 Outcomes.... (Preview) ROTFL... yeah the world is going to UNITE to stamp out "Global Financial Cowboys" and control "OBSCENE EXECUTIVE PAYOUTS"...... According to Dad Rudd.... Yeah it will be a frigid day in hell before this happens unless PH becomes PM soon...	Basil Faulty	7	1031	10:55 PM Apr 3, 2009 by twobob
	engel (Preview) What to look 4 in an engel	Chalky	9	1168	08:51 PM Apr 3, 2009 by Chalky
	Beware of the weather Coffs Harbour area. (Preview) Hello G/N,s.Take extreme care if you are in or around the Coffs area.Cyclonic winds and flooding rain have hit the area.Forecast is for the weather to head south.An extreme weather warning has been issued.Take care folk.Cheers.Ibbo.	ibbo	8	938	08:19 PM Apr 3, 2009 by dave06
	email recieved (Preview) THE DAY AUSTRALIA CRIEDWe love to hate Victorians throughout the footy season Just for the fact they/re from Victoria would seem a valid reason,they tend to think Australian Rules belongs to them, at least In the west we simply label them the know alls from the East.But Australians came together, s...	mike and Judy	9	1009	08:13 PM Apr 3, 2009 by suenami
	IQ Testing (Preview) I know that a lot of people follow the footy and I don't hold that against them but you have to appreciate why others reckon there is one thing that exceeds a players IQ and that's the outdoor temperature in winter . To illustrate this the attached pics are from the local park where the state champion...	Wombat 280	6	966	07:47 AM Apr 3, 2009 by mike and Judy
	new vans popular (Preview) ordered a new jayco poptop last week .townsville jayco sold 22 new vans and 4second hand ones for the month of march.with 4 new van dealers in town could only guess how many were sold all up.still a lot of money around.seems like people just want to keep caravaning.more retirees and soon to be retirees...	rocan	23	1657	06:18 AM Apr 3, 2009 by Helena
	New Boy Nomad (Preview) Hi All I'm new to this forum so let me introduce myself I'm Des from Brisbane. After having two heart scares ive decided to take early retirement and hit the road full time. I am now searching for a rv i have not decided if i go for a large caravan or 5th wheeler. I open to advise and tips, I also like to hear y...	desythedreamer	8	1073	03:49 PM Apr 2, 2009 by Ell&Mick
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