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Back in Wa
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G'day all, Well we are back from SA at last. Brother in law is still hanging on, has the medics baffled, they reckon he should either have been shaking hands with St. Peter or him down below about 6 months ago. Congratulations to Dave 06 on his 1000th post, hope you keep it up mate. I haven't had time to catc...
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Dinnerware - Corelle, Melamine or Corningware?
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What do you use as dinnerware? I am currently looking at buying a set of Melamine square plates, side plates and bowls for the van. Have heard that Corelle is better - your opinions please!
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G'day I am new here
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G'day All Thought I had better say hallo as I am new here! I am Annie (pawsoz also gets my attention!) I am a semi grey nomad at present. The grey is winning fast and am not interested in spending a fortune trying to hide it! And I sold up my little piece of Australia back in 2004 bought my Hi Top Hi Ace and went r...
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we went for a drive
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well I parked the kenworth, shut down and put away the header, packed up little blue and headed south, by nightfall we were just over the border about halfway between gambier and portland in a great little camp, we raced along the great ocean road in two days, free camping in the otways, hit melbourne at...
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Travel Diary
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Does anyone use an online diary/blog to record their travels? We have just set one up for our trip next year so that family and friends can keep track of where we have been and what we have been doing. There are lots of free sites available and are very easy to set up. Our page can be viewed at http://garynk...
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What's missing in your Caravan
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Is there something that you would off done different to your Caravan after you pick it up.Could be Different Int Colour,Something with the Lay-out, Frigde, Cuboard's or even a New Gismo you should of have had it installed from New.I've got a couple thing's i should have done? Next time will get sep...
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Gary and Kerry
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Tap Fittings
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What tap fittings do you carry on your travels? I have been told they are different in each state, if so what sizes do I need to get?
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Gary and Kerry
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POP TOPS OR NOT POP TOPS
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Hi, wondering if anyone out that can give us feedback on pop tops vs hard top (?) caravans. We are aware pop tops are a lot lighter for towing but your input/opinions would be appreciated. For example is the air con and heating as efficient in pop tops, do they let more dust in?, etc etc, I am sure we...
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thanks mark
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the indomitable Mark Skaife retired today, another great lives to don the retirement jumper he will be sadly missed, in his career he has 40 v8 supercar wins under his belt as well as 5 Bathurst wins just from a super car follower "thanks mate" the memories remain you will indeed take some r...
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Cararavanners vs Other Road Users
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I have sent this document to Mark Coulton and the other addrees named. ATTENTION: Queensland State Government and Main Roads, Police Commissioner, Education Director. To whom it may concern,Since driving around this state over the past six months, I have been horrified, and sometimes terr...
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Cruising Granny
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Early Christmas Greetings.
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Hello fellow grey Nomads.May we wish you all a merry,happy,joyous Christmas.Let us wish you a great New Year.kindest regards,Sylvia and Martin ibbo.(Cheers Ibbo).
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Government for the People Ha HA
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You have to watch all level of government espeially when there are hidden agendas and they bring the bill forward at some wee hour of the morning on the last sitting day . NSW has now legislated that by 2010-11 ULP will be out and E10 will be in and that's the end of that . and biodiesel will also be in. Won...
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Long farm stay.
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looking for a couple of easy going nomads to stay around a while on our farm. If you dont mind lots of space.... a big shed or 3 you can muck around in, the odd mob of sheep to check on, and maybe select one for lamb chops, well this could be your chance....the stars are beautiful at night, the flies sometimes...
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Caravan layouts
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As relative Newbies planning to join the "Nomad club" next year (We're already grey!) we're thinking of purchasing a caravan in the coming months so we can take it on short trips before we go on the "Big one" around Oz. We keep getting confusing and conflicting advice on the be...
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UHF CB for budding travellers
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This was on another forum and I thought it might useful to pass on. The UHF Cb comes with 40 FM channels,requires NO licence,and basically has a range varying from 5 to maybe 15 kilometers depending on landscape. The flatter the further you'll talk. Channel 1 to 8 are known as REPEATER channels,you pro...
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always listen to ya youngers
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Well g,day I was told and i cant say i wasent, but ive been arround for a year or many and what would they know anyway. Well its like this, the storm is coming our way and it looked so good i said to my loving wife we are gunna cop a beaudy storm so i got of pc was enjoying my coffee ,storm struck so did lightin...
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temporary park manager wanted
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we are looking for any Grey Nomads out there, that are looking to re enter the work force, as managers of a country caravan park, for a period of 3 to 6 months. if you would like a job description, please email a current resume and a forwarding email address to peterstevens40@gmail. com thanks
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ARE you missing Davo
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THE forum dosnt seem the same without Davo hope his back soon
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Advice needed.Dont laugh,this is serious.
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I would like the assistance of fellow Grey Nomads about the right way to operate our three way fridge prior to travelling.Do Irun it on 240 to cool down,12 volt while on the road,then either 240 or gas when camped.I realise that this a commonsense thing but I have had a few suggestion that did not ring tru...
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Vanishing unleaded petrol.
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It seems as though we are being pushed into using E10 fuel.Most Caltex servos have only Vortex or E10 pumps.Is this happening all over Oz?.cheers Ibbo.
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