The Grey Nomads - General

Dougwe · Dougwe

I pulled into Waverly Creek Rest Area this afternoon and was waved into a spot to park, by, yep, Netco. Col and Annette had arrived there just before me. Really nice people and I tell you that for free. Thanks for the chat and the mini happy hour Col and Annette. I can't believe I was your first Grey Nomad...

leajoy · leajoy

.....until we hit the road. The other half pulled the pin end of last financial year and I have 3 more days to work and start retirement Tuesday of next week, so getting a bit excited now. Our first trip in retirement will only be for 6 weeks as we have to be back for our sons wedding and pre wedding stuff. Aft...

jules47 · jules47

Logan City Council (QLD) has designated an area of Tully Park, on the Mt Lindesay Highway, near Jimboomba, as a three night, self contained camp spot. Wonderful news, and about time! Just out of Jimboomba, where there is great shopping. Congratulations Logan city Council! -- Edited by jules47 o...

Santa · Santa

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/jeep-expects-more-legal-action-to-be-taken-against-it-by-companies-named-in-30-million-scandal/story-fni6ulvf-1227502628999

roadtourer · roadtourer

So we finally got Betty the RV her new safety make over :) custom made bull bar and high beam X-ray led lights and she's looking mean now :) so we grabbed some lunch and hit the road towards the pinnacles after an hour of driving we got to the gravity museum and it was closed grrr so off we continued back towar...

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-06/australias-oldest-micro-nation-monarch-considers-retirement/6749604

jules47 · jules47

yes, it is her birthday today. Another year older and more lovely with each one! Have a great one! Xxxxxxxx

Weevil · Weevil

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-07/crocodile-death-inquest-gets-underway-in-darwin/6754838

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

If you haven't been to see this yet - make the effort and do so. You will get to see heaps of genuine Nomads (no doubt some of them are on this Forum) at a famous Nomad site. Would be interested to hear if any of you were in the garden bar when the comedian part was filmed But it is absolutely brilliant and as we...

Hey Jim · Hey Jim

Hi All, Dose anyone have one of the old spring mounted / DASH mounted hand waver still in use. I tried on flea bay, to find one a while back and nelly fell of my perch. $$$ collectors only. I think need apply. Looks like Lambie's not retired and still gamefully employed for now. I suggested one of those se...

The Doo crew · The Doo crew

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-07/howard-springs-crash/6754110

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well, I arrived around 2.00 and all set up to enjoy 5 nights here. Leave next Thursday morning. Send up the smoke signals if you are around at all, we might be able to have a pow wow. Looks like a bit of rain drewing, just for something different. At least it's a tad cooler. AND NO HUMIDITY. Busy as again...

dzcook · dzcook

popped down to townsville today 6/9/15 to have a look at what was there at the townsville caravan show , some of the vans were dearer and better than my house !! was wondering if there was any one else from here there ? one disappointment i had was where not many caravan parts people there think i f...

pipes · pipes

So screamed Dr. Frankenstein, when his monsterous creation, (Boris Karloff) opened it's eyes and sat up. It was horrible. Three days ago the "thing" was recreated. I went to the post office to renew my passport. When the man took the photo.......OMG!!!! It ain't fair. Regards. Pipes ...

kiwijims · kiwijims

Here's wishing you all a Very "Happy Fathers Day", You're welcome to come and use our B.B.Q, if you can afford the fuel. Have a good one. K.J.

Jenzarl · Jenzarl

http://www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au/destination-new-south-wales-act.html

roadtourer · roadtourer

Finally dad and I left home (vic) on Tuesday to finally do the big road trip to Perth. We left Tuesday and arrived yesterday (Friday) to Swan View Perth (WA) We are staying at the caravan park for a few days rest, scrub up and to see a little around here before our Monday appointment. Betty our RV is getting...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well, I have crossed over the Tropic of Capricorn and sitting at the Gin Gin rest area 1km North of town on the right hand side. You can't miss it. Massive area with 20hr stay limit. Clean toots, no showers and very little water at the momment. Seems to be the same everywhere here in QLD so far. The weather g...

hudson · hudson

g'day newbie on site all though my wife and I have had bus motor home for over 10 years have now down sized to 22 foot jayco heritage, we own a 07 auto commodore rated at 2100 which obviously is not going to do the job so we will have to go for a similar year model in 4x4 but because our budget is limited, will...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

To all the Dads have a great day and happy travels

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	NETCO ON THE LOOSE (Preview) I pulled into Waverly Creek Rest Area this afternoon and was waved into a spot to park, by, yep, Netco. Col and Annette had arrived there just before me. Really nice people and I tell you that for free. Thanks for the chat and the mini happy hour Col and Annette. I can't believe I was your first Grey Nomad...	Dougwe	14	1401	04:16 PM Sep 8, 2015 by Netco
	One week today..... (Preview) .....until we hit the road. The other half pulled the pin end of last financial year and I have 3 more days to work and start retirement Tuesday of next week, so getting a bit excited now. Our first trip in retirement will only be for 6 weeks as we have to be back for our sons wedding and pre wedding stuff. Aft...	leajoy	3	832	02:14 PM Sep 8, 2015 by Bruce and Bev
	New Free Camp - Logan City (Preview) Logan City Council (QLD) has designated an area of Tully Park, on the Mt Lindesay Highway, near Jimboomba, as a three night, self contained camp spot. Wonderful news, and about time! Just out of Jimboomba, where there is great shopping. Congratulations Logan city Council! -- Edited by jules47 o...	jules47	19	2525	01:10 PM Sep 8, 2015 by Ame25
	Jeep in trouble again. (Preview) http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/jeep-expects-more-legal-action-to-be-taken-against-it-by-companies-named-in-30-million-scandal/story-fni6ulvf-1227502628999	Santa	20	1906	08:54 AM Sep 8, 2015 by rockylizard
	WA's beauty continues (Preview) So we finally got Betty the RV her new safety make over :) custom made bull bar and high beam X-ray led lights and she's looking mean now :) so we grabbed some lunch and hit the road towards the pinnacles after an hour of driving we got to the gravity museum and it was closed grrr so off we continued back towar...	roadtourer	5	940	11:24 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Dhutime
	Prince Leonard From Hutt River Principality Nearing Retirement.... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-06/australias-oldest-micro-nation-monarch-considers-retirement/6749604	Weevil	7	1320	10:24 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Dunmowin
	I happy birthday Esmerelda (Preview) yes, it is her birthday today. Another year older and more lovely with each one! Have a great one! Xxxxxxxx	jules47	3	712	08:55 PM Sep 7, 2015 by jules47
	Kakadu Croc Death Inquest..... (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-07/crocodile-death-inquest-gets-underway-in-darwin/6754838	Weevil	0	832	04:26 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Weevil
	Last Cab to Darwin movie (Preview) If you haven't been to see this yet - make the effort and do so. You will get to see heaps of genuine Nomads (no doubt some of them are on this Forum) at a famous Nomad site. Would be interested to hear if any of you were in the garden bar when the comedian part was filmed But it is absolutely brilliant and as we...	Bruce and Bev	19	1533	04:23 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Weevil
	The OLD DASH mounted HAND WAVERS (Preview) Hi All, Dose anyone have one of the old spring mounted / DASH mounted hand waver still in use. I tried on flea bay, to find one a while back and nelly fell of my perch. $$$ collectors only. I think need apply. Looks like Lambie's not retired and still gamefully employed for now. I suggested one of those se...	Hey Jim	15	2818	11:14 AM Sep 7, 2015 by Largeone
	Darwin traffic at a standstill (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-07/howard-springs-crash/6754110	The Doo crew	1	884	11:01 AM Sep 7, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Byron Bay (Preview) Well, I arrived around 2.00 and all set up to enjoy 5 nights here. Leave next Thursday morning. Send up the smoke signals if you are around at all, we might be able to have a pow wow. Looks like a bit of rain drewing, just for something different. At least it's a tad cooler. AND NO HUMIDITY. Busy as again...	Dougwe	7	1307	07:51 AM Sep 7, 2015 by Dougwe
	townsville caravan show (Preview) popped down to townsville today 6/9/15 to have a look at what was there at the townsville caravan show , some of the vans were dearer and better than my house !! was wondering if there was any one else from here there ? one disappointment i had was where not many caravan parts people there think i f...	dzcook	0	613	10:52 PM Sep 6, 2015 by dzcook
	"IT'S ALIVE. IT'S ALIVE"!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) So screamed Dr. Frankenstein, when his monsterous creation, (Boris Karloff) opened it's eyes and sat up. It was horrible. Three days ago the "thing" was recreated. I went to the post office to renew my passport. When the man took the photo.......OMG!!!! It ain't fair. Regards. Pipes ...	pipes	3	1091	08:21 PM Sep 6, 2015 by aussietraveller
	To all the Dad's............ (Preview) Here's wishing you all a Very "Happy Fathers Day", You're welcome to come and use our B.B.Q, if you can afford the fuel. Have a good one. K.J.	kiwijims	2	628	07:16 PM Sep 6, 2015 by roadtourer
	Quarantine (Preview) http://www.quarantinedomestic.gov.au/destination-new-south-wales-act.html	Jenzarl	11	1589	06:22 PM Sep 6, 2015 by Spydermann
	From Beautiful WA (Preview) Finally dad and I left home (vic) on Tuesday to finally do the big road trip to Perth. We left Tuesday and arrived yesterday (Friday) to Swan View Perth (WA) We are staying at the caravan park for a few days rest, scrub up and to see a little around here before our Monday appointment. Betty our RV is getting...	roadtourer	12	1132	06:00 PM Sep 6, 2015 by roadtourer
	TROPIC OF CAPRICORN (Preview) Well, I have crossed over the Tropic of Capricorn and sitting at the Gin Gin rest area 1km North of town on the right hand side. You can't miss it. Massive area with 20hr stay limit. Clean toots, no showers and very little water at the momment. Seems to be the same everywhere here in QLD so far. The weather g...	Dougwe	15	1612	04:58 PM Sep 6, 2015 by Dougwe
	tow vehicle (Preview) g'day newbie on site all though my wife and I have had bus motor home for over 10 years have now down sized to 22 foot jayco heritage, we own a 07 auto commodore rated at 2100 which obviously is not going to do the job so we will have to go for a similar year model in 4x4 but because our budget is limited, will...	hudson	9	1444	01:11 PM Sep 6, 2015 by NeilandRaine
	Have a great day (Preview) To all the Dads have a great day and happy travels	Wombat 280	1	619	11:24 AM Sep 6, 2015 by Happywanderer
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