The Grey Nomads - General

LADYG · LADYG

Hi folks, I was wondering if you have some sort of sticker that you put on your van/car so that others know you are members of the Grey Nomads. Cheers, Lady G.

JRH · JRH

G'day Dave and Wendy, Many congratulations on your Golden Wedding, it is a milestone in your life that is a testament to the love and hard work you both have put into making your marriage very special. Our best regards to you both. John & Irona.

Jim-Shirl · Jim-Shirl

I came across this site in December last year and was suitably impressed. Decided I would like to become a member so went ahead and filled out the "New Member" section. I have tried to log on quite a number of times since but was rejected with the statement "your account is still being pr...

chezgo · chezgo

Hi everyone nedding some info on a couple of national parks near Orbost Coopracambra and Croajingolong interesting names I had never heard of them till yesterday. Some friends of ours coming over from France this week if they can get out of ice bound airport in London to tour our great country for the s...

dave06 · dave06

well some of the more astute amongst you may have noticed that we are indeed back from a refreshing and most enjoyable 2 weeks in Tassie, however it almost ended before it started not having the foresight to carry a spare set of alternator brushes amongst my spares, yep the alternater died going thr...

dave06 · dave06

may I be so bold as to suggest setting aside a few moments to just give thought to our victorian freinds in these horrendously trying times, our thoughts and prayers are with you all in these extremely difficult days, to those that have lost loved one's, we feel your pain most of all and mourn right alo...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Time for some heated debate.... Personally these are all pretty much useless, much like the various devices one can put on ones car to get "dramatic" increases in fuel efficiency - HOWEVER I was at Supercheap and a salesperson offered me a free sample of "Flash Lube Diesel conditio...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

As much as I dont like labels, the idea has been bandied around for a badge/label I diddled around and have come up with this, a background suggesting the blue sky, green bush, brown land, and blue sea, maybe a talented body out there can work out how to make it multiply and give it a sticky back have ticked...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

To us Nomads, ---wanderers, we tend to forget that we live on a continent, and as such we regard the distances to be travelled in time not in miles, kilometre we drive from the north to the south in just a coupla days, so the climatic change is not noticed unles it is really out of the ordinary as is the cas...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Just talking with a mate of mine, ex NSW Highway Patrol who happened to mention a road rule that requires all vehicles over 7.5 mts to display a sign stating the obvious . " Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicles " Unless you are towing a van or even the average box trailer with a push bike a n...

xina · xina

Hi Folks, My sister left Tuesday going south, and rang last night to let me know about the Mt. Perry Council Park. $25. per night, with new tiled en-suite amenities. That's right, each site has it's own shower and toilet. She said everything is kept spotless, and was most impressed. I'm not sure if y...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Worth a read effects motor vehicle in the same way Ethanol fuel caution for boats This fuel sample shows fuel that has absorbed so much water that phase separation has taken place, with the alcohol, water and impurities settling to the bottom. Using this fuel could cause serious engine damage. NSW M...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Thank god for that, we can now all take a break and the the master catch up on his posts...... Hope you enjoyed yourself Dave, it was not quite the same here without you.....

Ell&Mick · Ell&Mick

Hi everyone, well I have been enjoying this site for awhile now and felt it was time to "join up". We are from Queensland and live on a little Island in the Moreton Bay area. Both work full time (for now) We have graduated from tents, to campervan to now having our very first brand new caravan. W...

ibbo · ibbo

wow,sure is hot here at Karuah.38.0..SE winds promised for this afternoon.Total fire ban.The great amount of fluid loss will be replenished by my very good mateDr Toohey.My wife is doing her bit for the grape growers by emptying the nice bottles that the grape juice comes in.Anyway lets see where th...

twobob · twobob

I have been having my twobobs worth, on computers re some questions asked. I was wondering if others might like to join in and ask "her upstairs" to add a new top level entry for computer questions At our age group, we are at that edge stage of computers, some know nothing, little or a lot, so ma...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Was on the net checking out sites I intent to go shortly and was amazed to note the varst differences in site prices at various times I can understand a 100% rip off during the peak loading but almost 300% plus is a little rich . No Names No pack drill at this stage Charges Per Day / 2 persons OFF PEAK SE...

LADYG · LADYG

Hi GMs, I was wondering where people who had 5th wheelers and had a home base kept their vehicles. They are so long, I would imagine if you didn't have a very long drive way, it would be difficult to park them. Just a discussion the hubby and I were having on the way home from the coast....as you do. Cheers...

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

G,DAY FIRSTLY THANK U U WONDERFUL FOLKS OUT THERE BRINGS A LUMP. We had some shaky moments and Wendy wasnt handling things to good she was stuck many years ago in the dandenong ranges fire and now its controling panic. fires were very close to our home but no real problems i lost a great mate...

Smokeydk · Smokeydk

Our prayers go out to those who lost love ones...their homes, and treasured belongings...in those terrible fires.... As a firefighter.I also pray for the CFA firefighters to be safe. Dave

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Recognition. (Preview) Hi folks, I was wondering if you have some sort of sticker that you put on your van/car so that others know you are members of the Grey Nomads. Cheers, Lady G.	LADYG	6	891	10:42 AM Feb 17, 2009 by dave06
	A Golden Anniversary (Preview) G'day Dave and Wendy, Many congratulations on your Golden Wedding, it is a milestone in your life that is a testament to the love and hard work you both have put into making your marriage very special. Our best regards to you both. John & Irona.	JRH	9	983	07:10 PM Feb 16, 2009 by dave06
	AT LAST (Preview) I came across this site in December last year and was suitably impressed. Decided I would like to become a member so went ahead and filled out the "New Member" section. I have tried to log on quite a number of times since but was rejected with the statement "your account is still being pr...	Jim-Shirl	19	1287	05:43 PM Feb 16, 2009 by JRH
	National parks near Orbost (Preview) Hi everyone nedding some info on a couple of national parks near Orbost Coopracambra and Croajingolong interesting names I had never heard of them till yesterday. Some friends of ours coming over from France this week if they can get out of ice bound airport in London to tour our great country for the s...	chezgo	3	802	04:56 PM Feb 16, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	o.k. I guess I'd better report in (Preview) well some of the more astute amongst you may have noticed that we are indeed back from a refreshing and most enjoyable 2 weeks in Tassie, however it almost ended before it started not having the foresight to carry a spare set of alternator brushes amongst my spares, yep the alternater died going thr...	dave06	15	1456	09:25 PM Feb 15, 2009 by dave06
	just for a moment!!! (Preview) may I be so bold as to suggest setting aside a few moments to just give thought to our victorian freinds in these horrendously trying times, our thoughts and prayers are with you all in these extremely difficult days, to those that have lost loved one's, we feel your pain most of all and mourn right alo...	dave06	5	999	05:34 PM Feb 15, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Engine & Fuel Additives (Preview) Time for some heated debate.... Personally these are all pretty much useless, much like the various devices one can put on ones car to get "dramatic" increases in fuel efficiency - HOWEVER I was at Supercheap and a salesperson offered me a free sample of "Flash Lube Diesel conditio...	Basil Faulty	13	2568	07:42 PM Feb 14, 2009 by dave06
	badge/ label ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As much as I dont like labels, the idea has been bandied around for a badge/label I diddled around and have come up with this, a background suggesting the blue sky, green bush, brown land, and blue sea, maybe a talented body out there can work out how to make it multiply and give it a sticky back have ticked...	mike and Judy	37	2989	01:34 PM Feb 14, 2009 by dave06
	weather (Preview) To us Nomads, ---wanderers, we tend to forget that we live on a continent, and as such we regard the distances to be travelled in time not in miles, kilometre we drive from the north to the south in just a coupla days, so the climatic change is not noticed unles it is really out of the ordinary as is the cas...	mike and Judy	6	985	12:40 PM Feb 14, 2009 by mike and Judy
	NSW Road Rules (Preview) Just talking with a mate of mine, ex NSW Highway Patrol who happened to mention a road rule that requires all vehicles over 7.5 mts to display a sign stating the obvious . " Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicles " Unless you are towing a van or even the average box trailer with a push bike a n...	Wombat 280	18	1294	09:36 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
	Good Park. (Preview) Hi Folks, My sister left Tuesday going south, and rang last night to let me know about the Mt. Perry Council Park. $25. per night, with new tiled en-suite amenities. That's right, each site has it's own shower and toilet. She said everything is kept spotless, and was most impressed. I'm not sure if y...	xina	4	931	09:22 PM Feb 13, 2009 by xina
	Ethanol (Preview) Worth a read effects motor vehicle in the same way *Ethanol fuel caution for boats* This fuel sample shows fuel that has absorbed so much water that phase separation has taken place, with the alcohol, water and impurities settling to the bottom. Using this fuel could cause serious engine damage. NSW M...	Wombat 280	4	1330	04:34 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
	Dave is BACK!!!!! (Preview) Thank god for that, we can now all take a break and the the master catch up on his posts...... Hope you enjoyed yourself Dave, it was not quite the same here without you.....	Basil Faulty	4	993	03:41 PM Feb 13, 2009 by JRH
	Time for an Intro.. (Preview) Hi everyone, well I have been enjoying this site for awhile now and felt it was time to "join up". We are from Queensland and live on a little Island in the Moreton Bay area. Both work full time (for now) We have graduated from tents, to campervan to now having our very first brand new caravan. W...	Ell&Mick	10	1349	02:45 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
	Who is in the hottest area? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) wow,sure is hot here at Karuah.38.0..SE winds promised for this afternoon.Total fire ban.The great amount of fluid loss will be replenished by my very good mateDr Toohey.My wife is doing her bit for the grape growers by emptying the nice bottles that the grape juice comes in.Anyway lets see where th...	ibbo	31	3116	02:31 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
	computers 1 0 1 (Preview) I have been having my twobobs worth, on computers re some questions asked. I was wondering if others might like to join in and ask "her upstairs" to add a new top level entry for computer questions At our age group, we are at that edge stage of computers, some know nothing, little or a lot, so ma...	twobob	9	1076	02:19 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
	Park Site Pricing (Preview) Was on the net checking out sites I intent to go shortly and was amazed to note the varst differences in site prices at various times I can understand a 100% rip off during the peak loading but almost 300% plus is a little rich . No Names No pack drill at this stage Charges Per Day / 2 persons OFF PEAK SE...	Wombat 280	12	1288	02:11 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
	5th wheelers. (Preview) Hi GMs, I was wondering where people who had 5th wheelers and had a home base kept their vehicles. They are so long, I would imagine if you didn't have a very long drive way, it would be difficult to park them. Just a discussion the hubby and I were having on the way home from the coast....as you do. Cheers...	LADYG	3	983	02:04 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
	saken but safe (Preview) G,DAY FIRSTLY THANK U U WONDERFUL FOLKS OUT THERE BRINGS A LUMP. We had some shaky moments and Wendy wasnt handling things to good she was stuck many years ago in the dandenong ranges fire and now its controling panic. fires were very close to our home but no real problems i lost a great mate...	drongo & wendy	11	1286	02:02 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
	Victoria Fires (Preview) Our prayers go out to those who lost love ones...their homes, and treasured belongings...in those terrible fires.... As a firefighter.I also pray for the CFA firefighters to be safe. Dave	Smokeydk	7	1017	01:39 PM Feb 13, 2009 by dave06
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