The Grey Nomads - General

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...

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...

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	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	1300	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	1207	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	1259	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	2108	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	1207	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	1116	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	2144	11:22 AM Apr 7, 2009 by dave06
	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	6447	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	962	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	2070	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	753	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	1058	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	1287	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	1254	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	1144	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	1237	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	1343	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	1021	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	1009	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	1246	04:21 PM Apr 4, 2009 by dave06
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