The Grey Nomads - General

Young Simmo · Young Simmo

It was 55 years ago on Saturday August 5, 1960, probably about 3pm and Val and I had been married exactly 3 weeks. We were living in the Causeway Flats adjacent to the Causeway in Perth WA. Val was taking a bath and I had just finished bringing the furniture off the balcony after spring cleaning our unit. W...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Did I say major? Well there is, 80% of the Pacific Highway from just north of Byron Bay to as far as Port Macquarie. I haven't ventured further south yet. Major is a good word to cover it and I tell you that for free. It will be truly amazing when all finished though. No big deal as traffic flow is good but do...

RLLakeside · RLLakeside

Day trip back to tassie on the 6th of sept. needed breakfast What no toast, no serial, just muffins and crap. Lunch came What $22.00 a plate? for what?crap again. I hope night trips serve a better meal. Also movies now charge to watch. what a bloody ripe off.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, I have pulled up in Warrnambool, South Coast VIC and staying put here for 3 weeks at this stage. Send up some smoke signals if you are around or passing through. -- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 15th of September 2015 07:26:59 PM

mjt57 · mjt57

One of the vans that we looked at the other day has these motors which drive knurled shafts on the van's tyres so you can move them without the car being attached. By the look of it you can just about turn the van on its own axis. I was wondering, how do you go with the jockey wheel? Often, when trying to hand ma...

MrGrumbles · MrGrumbles

Hi, we finally hit the road next wk from MEL thru SA up to Uluru then east to Canberra then coast to SYD. Any tips on nice sites or cool things to see (we have a 3 yr old boy). Then the big lap. Does anyone have a hitch / unhitch cheat sheet they could provide? We did one at our towing course but sure there is a be...

roadtourer · roadtourer

Well Sunday 1pm taught dad and myself a lot about the harsh country we live in but also the proudness of what it means to be 'Australian'! Stuart Hwy decided to chew our tyre up and after the massive explosion of our back tyre I am honoured that my daddios driving skills are professional and experienced....

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

I have to fly again Lambie, How long will u be away. Four nights this time. I tell lots of porkies you see. When?????????? Friday, back Tuesday. Great. You know I'll be home alone don't you. School holidays start this week. You said you would take some time off to be with me. Bars...d Its work lambie. I Ca...

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...

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	OUR UNINVITED GUEST (Preview) It was 55 years ago on Saturday August 5, 1960, probably about 3pm and Val and I had been married exactly 3 weeks. We were living in the Causeway Flats adjacent to the Causeway in Perth WA. Val was taking a bath and I had just finished bringing the furniture off the balcony after spring cleaning our unit. W...	Young Simmo	8	1986	01:53 AM Sep 17, 2015 by Weevil
	MAJOR ROAD WORKS PACIFIC HIGHWAY (Preview) Did I say major? Well there is, 80% of the Pacific Highway from just north of Byron Bay to as far as Port Macquarie. I haven't ventured further south yet. Major is a good word to cover it and I tell you that for free. It will be truly amazing when all finished though. No big deal as traffic flow is good but do...	Dougwe	14	1755	11:01 PM Sep 16, 2015 by baysidetas
	The New Spirit of tasmania 2 (Preview) Day trip back to tassie on the 6th of sept. needed breakfast What no toast, no serial, just muffins and crap. Lunch came What $22.00 a plate? for what?crap again. I hope night trips serve a better meal. Also movies now charge to watch. what a bloody ripe off.	RLLakeside	7	1432	10:35 PM Sep 16, 2015 by baysidetas
	NOT JUST SLOWED DOWN BUT STOPPED (Preview) Yep, I have pulled up in Warrnambool, South Coast VIC and staying put here for 3 weeks at this stage. Send up some smoke signals if you are around or passing through. -- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 15th of September 2015 07:26:59 PM	Dougwe	6	1357	10:32 PM Sep 16, 2015 by Hylda&Jon
	Maneuvering Vans with Remote Control Wheel Doodads (Preview) One of the vans that we looked at the other day has these motors which drive knurled shafts on the van's tyres so you can move them without the car being attached. By the look of it you can just about turn the van on its own axis. I was wondering, how do you go with the jockey wheel? Often, when trying to hand ma...	mjt57	4	1261	08:11 PM Sep 16, 2015 by signwilson
	Newbies leave next week (Preview) Hi, we finally hit the road next wk from MEL thru SA up to Uluru then east to Canberra then coast to SYD. Any tips on nice sites or cool things to see (we have a 3 yr old boy). Then the big lap. Does anyone have a hitch / unhitch cheat sheet they could provide? We did one at our towing course but sure there is a be...	MrGrumbles	2	916	05:21 PM Sep 16, 2015 by jules47
	Proud to be Australian! (Preview) Well Sunday 1pm taught dad and myself a lot about the harsh country we live in but also the proudness of what it means to be 'Australian'! Stuart Hwy decided to chew our tyre up and after the massive explosion of our back tyre I am honoured that my daddios driving skills are professional and experienced....	roadtourer	11	2078	05:14 PM Sep 16, 2015 by jules47
	All right you can come on this TRIP (Preview) I have to fly again Lambie, How long will u be away. Four nights this time. I tell lots of porkies you see. When?????????? Friday, back Tuesday. Great. You know I'll be home alone don't you. School holidays start this week. You said you would take some time off to be with me. Bars...d Its work lambie. I Ca...	Hey Jim	3	903	12:25 PM Sep 16, 2015 by Phil C
	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	628	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	781	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	1058	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	1902	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	2537	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	1537	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	1434	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	1705	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	629	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	1547	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	654	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	4475	06:24 AM Sep 15, 2015 by WobblyNut
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