The Grey Nomads - General

Chucker · Chucker

Not meaning to sound all doomy and gloomy but.... The other day I watched someone with a drone flying it over the beach taking beautiful photos and I started to think ....what if.... these things got in the wrong hands of people who could commit terrible things like bombings, etc. It wouldn't be the...

Possum3 · Possum3

"Double Demerit Points" comes into effect at midnight tonight. Plus this year there will extra vigilance on obscured number plates (including plates that are higher than 1.3M or not visible at 20 meters at 45 degrees), overloaded trailers and caravans and unsecured loads (includin...

Nomad_Nev · Nomad_Nev

Hi All On most forums there is the option to list the recent posts across all groups in one list, i see you can do it on this forum when you using the mobile version of the site (Under menu, most recent when in the mobile client) but i can't seem to find it in the full site, Anyone know where to look? Cheers Nev

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, It will be a special Christmas this year for us both, as the Specialist has rang to say its time. Nine months has passed, 249 days of gestation at aged 60 is long enough. Lambie has been waking up and down the hallway trying to speed things up. Our little one has to wait no longer to join us tomorr...

madaboutled · madaboutled

Finally, A Bicycle-Towed Caravan http://www.coolthings.com/wide-path-camper-bicycle-motorhome/

Foz · Foz

Would just like to give a heads up on that famous Budget D....t Insurer referred to in another post. When we cracked the chassis of the ute running off the road near Cooktown the assessor inspected & cleared the claim as OK . The underwriters Aust Auto & General reviewed it & we were told as w...

bilbyg · bilbyg

Heads Up.For arthritis and chronic pain suffers; as of January 1st 2016, the prescription medicine Panadol Osteo will be removed from the Prescription Benefit Scheme entailing a fee of $19.30 per script. Should you wish to make a comment regarding this the Minister responsible is Sussan Ley min...

WobblyNut · WobblyNut

wunda , if everybody sees us like this.

Papou · Papou

Merry Christmas to all , All the breast errrrrr :), Best for the New Year and stay safe on the roads ....

mongrel · mongrel

To all our nomad friends and their families . We wish you a Merry Xmas and a safe Newyear. Travel safe. Alan and Adele.

regtag · regtag

My husband and I may be crazy however we are planning on taking our caravan from Brisbane to visit my sister-in-law in Orange over New Year's. We will be travelling with our baby who will be 3 months old at the time. We will be towing a Jayco Starcraft behind a Jeep Grand Cherokee.A couple of questions......

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-12/outback-roads-and-tracks-closed-for-weeks-following-heavy-rain/6012248

sufil · sufil

http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/landing-page/gas-refills?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=GasRefills&utm_campaign=FB

gunnago · gunnago

thought id share this decided to get rid of spiderwebs this morning got the flyspray and dust brush out and started going around bus next thing woosh bus on fire thanks to fellow gn,s norma doug and plendo to the rescue gas turned off and fire extinguisher to work someones looking out for me no damage...

Chucker · Chucker

Has anybody used the toilets at the southern cross station in Victoria recently, I have much to my disgust, as the stench of urine was so bad it nearly knocked you out whilst walking along the corridor to reach the actual toilet. pity the tourists who utilise this facility, what an embarrassment...

Delta18 · Delta18

Announced today, Victorian holiday park prices to reduce. Anyone who has booked and paid the old price will get a refund. Some good news at last. http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/visit/book-your-stay/changes-to-camping-and-accommodation-fees

Plodnalong · Plodnalong

Hi Guys and Gals, After a trying 11 months back in NZ trying (and sometimes succeeding) to drum senior Physics into the heads of high school students in the Bay of Islands I am now back in The Land of the Truly Free. I am tonight in Kyogle in Northern Rivers NSW and will be around the Byron Bay area for a few da...

WobblyNut · WobblyNut

Read today from a friend who's parents had their car stolen out of their carport. Seems the thief/ves , broke into house while they were home , got the keys, stole their car . Got found burnt out next day. A particular "budget" insurance company , is refusing to pay claim. Went a bit further , t...

JenBoat · JenBoat

Hi Travellers, Just wondering if anyone has any feedback on towing a baby caravan, such as a Little Guy, with a Suzuki Jimny ? According to specs, the Jimny will do it comfortably. I'm planning a trip round northern NSW, nothing too scary, first time out and going it alone. I don't want everything and th...

Joe50 · Joe50

Woohooo, I'm now on the road full time (apart from a short break over Christmas/New Year with family in Brisbane). However, excitement is tinged with sadness at leaving friends Sue and her son Tom, and Gayle (Sheba) in Cawarral, and also the loss of my friend Peter (Ontos45) a couple of weeks ago to COP...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Drones (Preview) Not meaning to sound all doomy and gloomy but.... The other day I watched someone with a drone flying it over the beach taking beautiful photos and I started to think ....what if.... these things got in the wrong hands of people who could commit terrible things like bombings, etc. It wouldn't be the...	Chucker	19	1879	05:58 AM Dec 24, 2015 by dorian
	Double demerit Points comes into effect tonight. (Preview) "Double Demerit Points" comes into effect at midnight tonight. Plus this year there will extra vigilance on obscured number plates (including plates that are higher than 1.3M or not visible at 20 meters at 45 degrees), overloaded trailers and caravans and unsecured loads (includin...	Possum3	10	1139	11:40 PM Dec 23, 2015 by hako
	Most recent posts list on forums (Preview) Hi All On most forums there is the option to list the recent posts across all groups in one list, i see you can do it on this forum when you using the mobile version of the site (Under menu, most recent when in the mobile client) but i can't seem to find it in the full site, Anyone know where to look? Cheers Nev	Nomad_Nev	16	1726	10:44 PM Dec 23, 2015 by Nomad_Nev
	The Specialist has rang to say its time. (Preview) Hi All, It will be a special Christmas this year for us both, as the Specialist has rang to say its time. Nine months has passed, 249 days of gestation at aged 60 is long enough. Lambie has been waking up and down the hallway trying to speed things up. Our little one has to wait no longer to join us tomorr...	Hey Jim	6	1274	07:40 PM Dec 23, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Perfect caravan for the fitness fanatics (Preview) Finally, A Bicycle-Towed Caravan http://www.coolthings.com/wide-path-camper-bicycle-motorhome/	madaboutled	6	1170	07:08 PM Dec 23, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	Budget Insurance Companies (Preview) Would just like to give a heads up on that famous Budget D....t Insurer referred to in another post. When we cracked the chassis of the ute running off the road near Cooktown the assessor inspected & cleared the claim as OK . The underwriters Aust Auto & General reviewed it & we were told as w...	Foz	6	1085	06:10 PM Dec 23, 2015 by Foz
	Pharmacy Heads Up For Concession Card Holders (Preview) Heads Up.For arthritis and chronic pain suffers; as of January 1st 2016, the prescription medicine Panadol Osteo will be removed from the Prescription Benefit Scheme entailing a fee of $19.30 per script. Should you wish to make a comment regarding this the Minister responsible is Sussan Ley min...	bilbyg	24	2016	04:36 PM Dec 23, 2015 by Phil C
	a "light hearted" view (Preview) wunda , if everybody sees us like this.	WobblyNut	2	1026	08:42 AM Dec 23, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Merry Christmas Gang (Preview) Merry Christmas to all , All the breast errrrrr :), Best for the New Year and stay safe on the roads ....	Papou	0	454	08:10 PM Dec 22, 2015 by Papou
	Christmas Wishes. (Preview) To all our nomad friends and their families . We wish you a Merry Xmas and a safe Newyear. Travel safe. Alan and Adele.	mongrel	6	756	02:53 PM Dec 22, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Travelling New England Highway over New Years (Preview) My husband and I may be crazy however we are planning on taking our caravan from Brisbane to visit my sister-in-law in Orange over New Year's. We will be travelling with our baby who will be 3 months old at the time. We will be towing a Jayco Starcraft behind a Jeep Grand Cherokee.A couple of questions......	regtag	16	2027	09:50 AM Dec 22, 2015 by Jamjar
	Oodnadatta/Strzelecki/Birdsville tracks closed (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-12/outback-roads-and-tracks-closed-for-weeks-following-heavy-rain/6012248	rockylizard	1	959	08:20 AM Dec 22, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	Cheap 9kg gas refills or swap and go at Rays Outdoor Australia wide this weekend only (Preview) http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/landing-page/gas-refills?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=GasRefills&utm_campaign=FB	sufil	5	1858	01:28 AM Dec 22, 2015 by Young Simmo
	dewebbing spiders (Preview) thought id share this decided to get rid of spiderwebs this morning got the flyspray and dust brush out and started going around bus next thing woosh bus on fire thanks to fellow gn,s norma doug and plendo to the rescue gas turned off and fire extinguisher to work someones looking out for me no damage...	gunnago	4	1505	11:18 PM Dec 21, 2015 by Vince
	Southern Cross Station Toilets Melbourne (Preview) Has anybody used the toilets at the southern cross station in Victoria recently, I have much to my disgust, as the stench of urine was so bad it nearly knocked you out whilst walking along the corridor to reach the actual toilet. pity the tourists who utilise this facility, what an embarrassment...	Chucker	5	1653	07:43 PM Dec 21, 2015 by Desert Dweller
	Victorian Mid-Range campsites price reduced. (Preview) Announced today, Victorian holiday park prices to reduce. Anyone who has booked and paid the old price will get a refund. Some good news at last. http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/visit/book-your-stay/changes-to-camping-and-accommodation-fees	Delta18	4	1106	05:22 PM Dec 21, 2015 by DarylC
	PLONALONG is BACK (Preview) Hi Guys and Gals, After a trying 11 months back in NZ trying (and sometimes succeeding) to drum senior Physics into the heads of high school students in the Bay of Islands I am now back in The Land of the Truly Free. I am tonight in Kyogle in Northern Rivers NSW and will be around the Byron Bay area for a few da...	Plodnalong	3	888	03:58 PM Dec 21, 2015 by gunnago
	insurance co (Preview) Read today from a friend who's parents had their car stolen out of their carport. Seems the thief/ves , broke into house while they were home , got the keys, stole their car . Got found burnt out next day. A particular "budget" insurance company , is refusing to pay claim. Went a bit further , t...	WobblyNut	5	1151	01:30 PM Dec 21, 2015 by Brisand
	Towing with a Jimny (Preview) Hi Travellers, Just wondering if anyone has any feedback on towing a baby caravan, such as a Little Guy, with a Suzuki Jimny ? According to specs, the Jimny will do it comfortably. I'm planning a trip round northern NSW, nothing too scary, first time out and going it alone. I don't want everything and th...	JenBoat	8	1835	11:04 AM Dec 21, 2015 by JenBoat
	Now a full-time Nomad (Preview) Woohooo, I'm now on the road full time (apart from a short break over Christmas/New Year with family in Brisbane). However, excitement is tinged with sadness at leaving friends Sue and her son Tom, and Gayle (Sheba) in Cawarral, and also the loss of my friend Peter (Ontos45) a couple of weeks ago to COP...	Joe50	11	1531	11:32 PM Dec 20, 2015 by Joe50
«First < 1 … 444 445 446 447 448 … 1263 > Last» \| Page of 1263 sorted by