The Grey Nomads - General

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

Marilyn and myself would like to thank the following "Grey Nomads"that made our trip one to remember; Greg, Di and Cosmo at Lake Lacelles and Sandy Point (Hay), also Brian, Joy and Ella at Lake Lacelles. Joy you gave us some very funny moments and your stories we will not forget, Fathers Day...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

In the first stages of planning a trip south from Port Macquaire NSW at the end of the month. Looking for the views of others of places to visit along the coast suitable for kayak use and fishing in general beach or bank. Want to join the coast around Batemans Bay so a way to come off the escapement is...

dzcook · dzcook

taking off in the next couple of days for a try out of the old van so a few things to ask as its been a long time since i used a van and , no im not off rounding but a few of the miles will be un made dirt do clothes stay on the hangers when you travel ?or do the hangers bounce off the rails ( vague memory...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well, I left Yass area from the roadside rest area I stayed at last night, Munndoona Westbound. Nice spot with clean toots but no showers and quite a bit of road noise from the big rigs so have some ear plugs handy. No complaints from this black duck though. More on that in my next uodate. Now, The Hume Hwy...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Aldi's camping specials on sale Saturday 19th September are now shown on their website. By the way, for those not familiar with Aldi they often repeat their specials every six months or so. For example the foam squares regularly return, as do the LED torches. So if you miss out this time keep checking o...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi all, I have two Questions to ask. Make that three.+ one more. 1. What should we look for in a new Annexe , Good and Bad for our first Jayco 17.55 outback journey. 2.How much space do they take up, plus weight. where dose one carry same. 3. Do they take long to put up. And can I put it up by myself, or do...

JayDee · JayDee

The following is a copy of an email that I received today.Anyone travelling thru Ballarat please utilise the facilities mentioned. I am sure that this support will go a long way to have this camp site permanent.But!!!!! we must support Mark and the gang from CMCA. On our visit to Victoria we certainly...

mjt57 · mjt57

As posted in our introduction post, we're new to the Grey Nomad thing. In fact, we, or rather I, are just grey... Anyway, we've been looking around at vans, plenty to choose from, all with different towing specs. That in itself is confusing enough til we started looking at the vehicles. Initial crite...

gollymolly · gollymolly

Great spot for free camping.Ocean views, lots of bird life and toilets although you do need to take a bucket of water for flushing. LOve the sound of the sea.It could get pretty windy here but not today. Love Tassie,so much to see and will be here until April 2016.4 months has already gone. I even walk slo...

dishlicker · dishlicker

Hi to you all just curious about nick names used Dishlicker comes from following the grey hounds(not owning one)and just like there nick name how about the rest of you how did it come about cheers

dusty · dusty

How long can you stay at Meredith Park 12 kms from Colac

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

Hi All, Just picked up the Aldi catalog for 19 September. It has a lot of camping items ranging from 40 litre portable fridge/freezer, chairs, porta-pottie, and so on. The LED torch is worth buying for $7.99. It has a signalling feature that is never advertised - press the on switch until the light clic...

Arthur · Arthur

Hi I have a 25ft motor home and looking for affordable storage/garaging in Geelong. Any suggestion?

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all - a question for the computer savvy here please. Does office 365 allow a manual install via online AND give you the option of NOT storing data/files in the cloud or online anywhere? I have to either reinstall office from a very old disc or go to office 365. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Baz

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

Hi everybody, I have just stumbled onto this site and it looks like it is right up my alley. While I dream up something to write. I am 75 and traveling along fairly well I think. I went o school in Wyndham at the top of Western Australia, from 1946 to 1950. If there is anybody out there that was in Wyndham dur...

Onedodger · Onedodger

Does anyone know of a silastic type of product that stays flexible and does not attract dust? I have a sealing job externally on the caravan.

Weevil · Weevil

Although JRH (John) has told me earlier that he is not looking for sympathy or forum support for his terminal condition, it has got to the stage where he is totally bedridden now and unable to communicate with others pending his eventual demise. He had been given until the end of the year but from r...

Santa · Santa

http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/GreyNomadTimesIss105G.pdf

Dougwe · Dougwe

Set off from Port Macquarie this morning and now stopped for the night in the Yass area. Will cross over tomorrow. The boarder into VIC that is, what did you think I meant Another good run but unfortuately got held up near the Picton Road turn off that takes you across to the NSW south coast due to a fatalit...

Weevil · Weevil

Could be worth a visit if in the area or within cooee.... http://www.tcof.com.au/ -- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 13th of September 2015 10:35:06 AM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thanks (Preview) Marilyn and myself would like to thank the following "Grey Nomads"that made our trip one to remember; Greg, Di and Cosmo at Lake Lacelles and Sandy Point (Hay), also Brian, Joy and Ella at Lake Lacelles. Joy you gave us some very funny moments and your stories we will not forget, Fathers Day...	uncle wombat	1	596	11:44 AM Sep 16, 2015 by dusty
	Planning a Trip South (Preview) In the first stages of planning a trip south from Port Macquaire NSW at the end of the month. Looking for the views of others of places to visit along the coast suitable for kayak use and fishing in general beach or bank. Want to join the coast around Batemans Bay so a way to come off the escapement is...	Wombat 280	4	727	08:01 PM Sep 15, 2015 by wendyv
	tricks or tips for travel ? (Preview) taking off in the next couple of days for a try out of the old van so a few things to ask as its been a long time since i used a van and , no im not off rounding but a few of the miles will be un made dirt do clothes stay on the hangers when you travel ?or do the hangers bounce off the rails ( vague memory...	dzcook	3	1017	07:49 PM Sep 15, 2015 by in transit
	HUME HIGHWAY WITH ME ON IT (Preview) Well, I left Yass area from the roadside rest area I stayed at last night, Munndoona Westbound. Nice spot with clean toots but no showers and quite a bit of road noise from the big rigs so have some ear plugs handy. No complaints from this black duck though. More on that in my next uodate. Now, The Hume Hwy...	Dougwe	13	1786	07:47 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Aldi camping specials 19 September (Preview) Aldi's camping specials on sale Saturday 19th September are now shown on their website. By the way, for those not familiar with Aldi they often repeat their specials every six months or so. For example the foam squares regularly return, as do the LED torches. So if you miss out this time keep checking o...	Long Weekend	5	2444	07:04 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Felicia
	New Annexe (Preview) Hi all, I have two Questions to ask. Make that three.+ one more. 1. What should we look for in a new Annexe , Good and Bad for our first Jayco 17.55 outback journey. 2.How much space do they take up, plus weight. where dose one carry same. 3. Do they take long to put up. And can I put it up by myself, or do...	Hey Jim	7	1443	06:52 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Hey Jim
	Small win for Free Camp at Ballarat (Preview) The following is a copy of an email that I received today.Anyone travelling thru Ballarat please utilise the facilities mentioned. I am sure that this support will go a long way to have this camp site permanent.But!!!!! we must support Mark and the gang from CMCA. On our visit to Victoria we certainly...	JayDee	5	1339	05:37 PM Sep 15, 2015 by aussie_paul
	Which Car and Decyphering Towing Weights? (Preview) As posted in our introduction post, we're new to the Grey Nomad thing. In fact, we, or rather I, are just grey... Anyway, we've been looking around at vans, plenty to choose from, all with different towing specs. That in itself is confusing enough til we started looking at the vehicles. Initial crite...	mjt57	18	1524	05:17 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Brisand
	Marrawah Green Point Tasmania (Preview) Great spot for free camping.Ocean views, lots of bird life and toilets although you do need to take a bucket of water for flushing. LOve the sound of the sea.It could get pretty windy here but not today. Love Tassie,so much to see and will be here until April 2016.4 months has already gone. I even walk slo...	gollymolly	5	562	04:22 PM Sep 15, 2015 by jules47
	nick names (Preview) Hi to you all just curious about nick names used Dishlicker comes from following the grey hounds(not owning one)and just like there nick name how about the rest of you how did it come about cheers	dishlicker	14	1407	08:55 AM Sep 15, 2015 by Ondabeach
	Meredith Park, (Preview) How long can you stay at Meredith Park 12 kms from Colac	dusty	4	611	07:00 AM Sep 15, 2015 by dishlicker
	Aldi Specials 19 September (Preview) Hi All, Just picked up the Aldi catalog for 19 September. It has a lot of camping items ranging from 40 litre portable fridge/freezer, chairs, porta-pottie, and so on. The LED torch is worth buying for $7.99. It has a signalling feature that is never advertised - press the on switch until the light clic...	Long Weekend	14	4373	06:24 AM Sep 15, 2015 by WobblyNut
	Motor home storage geelong (Preview) Hi I have a 25ft motor home and looking for affordable storage/garaging in Geelong. Any suggestion?	Arthur	4	514	10:18 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Arthur
	OFFICE 365 ADVICE PLEASE (Preview) Hi all - a question for the computer savvy here please. Does office 365 allow a manual install via online AND give you the option of NOT storing data/files in the cloud or online anywhere? I have to either reinstall office from a very old disc or go to office 365. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Baz	Baz421	2	708	09:10 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Baz421
	Hello from me. (Preview) Hi everybody, I have just stumbled onto this site and it looks like it is right up my alley. While I dream up something to write. I am 75 and traveling along fairly well I think. I went o school in Wyndham at the top of Western Australia, from 1946 to 1950. If there is anybody out there that was in Wyndham dur...	Young Simmo	8	1294	08:55 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Woody n Sue
	Silastic/Silicone (Preview) Does anyone know of a silastic type of product that stays flexible and does not attract dust? I have a sealing job externally on the caravan.	Onedodger	6	1338	08:05 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Casualkev
	Please Spare A Thought Or Prayer For JRH (John) (Preview) Although JRH (John) has told me earlier that he is not looking for sympathy or forum support for his terminal condition, it has got to the stage where he is totally bedridden now and unable to communicate with others pending his eventual demise. He had been given until the end of the year but from r...	Weevil	22	1834	05:53 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Weevil
	How much cash are you ‘wasting’ at the bowser? (Preview) http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/GreyNomadTimesIss105G.pdf	Santa	9	1362	05:31 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Santa
	MOVING RIGHT ALONG (Preview) Set off from Port Macquarie this morning and now stopped for the night in the Yass area. Will cross over tomorrow. The boarder into VIC that is, what did you think I meant Another good run but unfortuately got held up near the Picton Road turn off that takes you across to the NSW south coast due to a fatalit...	Dougwe	5	941	05:11 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Phil C
	Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers - 18 - 27th September 2015 (Preview) Could be worth a visit if in the area or within cooee.... http://www.tcof.com.au/ -- Edited by Weevil on Sunday 13th of September 2015 10:35:06 AM	Weevil	1	311	03:56 PM Sep 14, 2015 by Redlander
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