The Grey Nomads - General

jules47 · jules47

N Some pics of wild flowers, including wreath flowers. Did you know that wreath flowers only grow in disturbed soil, I.e., freshly graded or burnt? -- Edited by jules47 on Sunday 31st of August 2014 07:54:36 PM

frangipani · frangipani

Well I done something i never dream't i would do, i've reached the western most point of Australia. For me its not the destination but the journey, its a soul healing one for me, my heart and soul were shattered when my Sam passed 4/10/13. More pics, loved the dolphins, they came right up to me. -- Edited b...

Bayonetmadness · Bayonetmadness

Just got an Ozpig from my wife for my birthday and it looks like the patent is registered in China and the pig is manufactured in Taiwan. Seems we can't even make a barrel with legs in Australia. Still love it but

shekon · shekon

This morning, I was packing up from what must be the CP, on the GC, when I heard this little voice go, "Excuse me dear, are you travelling on your own?" Answering with a yes, this beautiful elderly lady sitting outside her combi van, looking very elegant with her make up on and beautiful casu...

copper1 · copper1

He has made it, Gary Kelly has put another year down the gurgler Happy Birthday Mate

Gemangi · Gemangi

Well folks, it's a while since my last post but we're just about ready to Rock n Roll. The house is under contract and we have our eye on a 25 ft Caravan and a Ford Ranger xlt so should be on the shake down cruise in about 6 weeks. The thing now is to look at vehicle and caravan insurance. Can any of you tell me...

The Hats · The Hats

Well we got the call to say our new Roadstar Voyager is coming of the production line on Monday YAY

Should be at our dealers on the sunshine coast by next Friday . But due to my currant illness we will not be able to pick it up for a few weeks Never mind the good bit is it is ready when we are Che...

Met a Grey Nomad member today!!! · jules47

We were on the lookout for the famous wreath flowers while in this area (WA - near Mullewa), and decided to have a look at a place off the road called War Rock - walking along, a lady came up and said - "Hello, Jules" - I thought where do I know this person from? Turns out she and her husband are mem...

frangipani · frangipani

Its hot and beautiful, bpoked in to the resort, unpowered site and dinner $20. What can I say , on the way saw the stramolites, had brekky at the Billabong Road house, fish and chips of course, and had my photo taken for the wall , tomorrow the dolphins -- Edited by Frangipani on Thursday 28th of August 201...

Bevandy2 · Bevandy2

Hi folks, Somewhere down the line we have a thread about those dreaded safety chain shackles. The following link is from the Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper, and is an article from a Bundaberg police officer. He addresses this issue and some others, you have to love what he says about mobile phones, I h...

Joe50 · Joe50

A movie theatre in Hong Kong encourages its patrons to leave their mobile phones switched on so it can teach a lesson. And, well done VW. What a clever way to communicate how risky it is to use mobile phones while driving. More than 1.5 million views in 3 days. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHixe...

oldboar · oldboar

On another forum a post was noticed about a free camp that stated grey water tanks must be used & generators were not permitted. Many posters felt these simple requirements to be unreasonable, stating that they were forcing them into caravan parks. In our opinion, the requirements are quite r...

fredcam · fredcam

hi gang l what to get the right ball weight for my caravan l got range rover sport the towing weight is 3500kg and the tow ball is 350kg my caravan is 19' royal flair the GTM 2345kg Tare Mass is 211kg axle Group 2600kg Bkgall 175kg Max Ball loading 350kg can someone help

Bruce and Bev · Bruce and Bev

Staying there for almost 3 weeks late Sept/Oct. Any suggestions from others who have stayed there? Whats the fishing and snorkeling like? Any outstanding places to go or things to do?

Explorer · Explorer

Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day. The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for" He he it's still early and I may get some more calls. Mike.

PurgaEd · PurgaEd

Good afternoon all My wife and I have taken the leap and ordered our first van. I have been researching / asking questions / going to caravan shows and visiting yards for 2 years. I have settled on a Goldstar 1960 (19'6"), made and sold only by the manufacturer in South Australia. It will be built a...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

We are heading to Adelaide and were going to go via Portland and wondered what is good cabin accommodation there ` have looked on some places on Google and a lot dont have good reviews, wishing now we were taking the van but not worth it for two weeks

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

I'm fitting some new curtains in my good ole bus / motorhome . I'm selling it and don't want colour that could offend .. I was thinking light grey ? So many options ? What do people think ? [URL=http://s4.photobucket.com/user/EBXR8240/media/bus022_zps39759016.jpg.html][IMG]https://i4.ph...

Poppy sore eye · Poppy sore eye

We have spent the last few days with Sarg, at Coorella Dam/ Clem Walton park about 60 k from Mt Isa. what a great bloke. He could not have made us more welcome despite me breaking his car. Many a yarn told and a few beers consumed around the campfire. We also met GN's Jan and Kevin, again great people. Thanks...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/fremantle-rail-bridge-to-reopen-monday/5707432

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Wild flowers, WA (Preview) N Some pics of wild flowers, including wreath flowers. Did you know that wreath flowers only grow in disturbed soil, I.e., freshly graded or burnt? -- Edited by jules47 on Sunday 31st of August 2014 07:54:36 PM	jules47	13	1211	08:00 PM Sep 1, 2014 by Bryan
	I've feached the western most point of Australia, Denham ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well I done something i never dream't i would do, i've reached the western most point of Australia. For me its not the destination but the journey, its a soul healing one for me, my heart and soul were shattered when my Sam passed 4/10/13. More pics, loved the dolphins, they came right up to me. -- Edited b...	frangipani	36	1694	07:33 PM Sep 1, 2014 by frangipani
	OZPIG (Preview) Just got an Ozpig from my wife for my birthday and it looks like the patent is registered in China and the pig is manufactured in Taiwan. Seems we can't even make a barrel with legs in Australia. Still love it but	Bayonetmadness	24	3225	06:13 PM Sep 1, 2014 by Blue
	life can only get better with age. (Preview) This morning, I was packing up from what must be the CP, on the GC, when I heard this little voice go, "Excuse me dear, are you travelling on your own?" Answering with a yes, this beautiful elderly lady sitting outside her combi van, looking very elegant with her make up on and beautiful casu...	shekon	6	1378	04:57 PM Sep 1, 2014 by GaryKelly
	Happy Birthday Gary Kelly (Preview) He has made it, Gary Kelly has put another year down the gurgler Happy Birthday Mate	copper1	20	856	04:34 PM Sep 1, 2014 by KFT
	Vehicle and Caravan Insurance (Preview) Well folks, it's a while since my last post but we're just about ready to Rock n Roll. The house is under contract and we have our eye on a 25 ft Caravan and a Ford Ranger xlt so should be on the shake down cruise in about 6 weeks. The thing now is to look at vehicle and caravan insurance. Can any of you tell me...	Gemangi	16	2325	12:56 PM Sep 1, 2014 by hako
	Got the Phone call............ (Preview) Well we got the call to say our new Roadstar Voyager is coming of the production line on Monday YAY Should be at our dealers on the sunshine coast by next Friday . But due to my currant illness we will not be able to pick it up for a few weeks Never mind the good bit is it is ready when we are Che...	The Hats	13	924	10:08 AM Sep 1, 2014 by roadtourer
	Met a Grey Nomad member today!!! (Preview) We were on the lookout for the famous wreath flowers while in this area (WA - near Mullewa), and decided to have a look at a place off the road called War Rock - walking along, a lady came up and said - "Hello, Jules" - I thought where do I know this person from? Turns out she and her husband are mem...	jules47	5	706	10:03 AM Sep 1, 2014 by Johnty
	Made it to Monkey Mia (Preview) Its hot and beautiful, bpoked in to the resort, unpowered site and dinner $20. What can I say , on the way saw the stramolites, had brekky at the Billabong Road house, fish and chips of course, and had my photo taken for the wall , tomorrow the dolphins -- Edited by Frangipani on Thursday 28th of August 201...	frangipani	16	1220	09:17 AM Sep 1, 2014 by roadtourer
	Police advice, from the horses mouth (Preview) Hi folks, Somewhere down the line we have a thread about those dreaded safety chain shackles. The following link is from the Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper, and is an article from a Bundaberg police officer. He addresses this issue and some others, you have to love what he says about mobile phones, I h...	Bevandy2	15	1684	12:36 AM Sep 1, 2014 by PeterD
	Road safety message from VW (Preview) A movie theatre in Hong Kong encourages its patrons to leave their mobile phones switched on so it can teach a lesson. And, well done VW. What a clever way to communicate how risky it is to use mobile phones while driving. More than 1.5 million views in 3 days. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHixe...	Joe50	8	782	07:30 PM Aug 31, 2014 by Travel Bug
	Unreasonable expectations. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) On another forum a post was noticed about a free camp that stated grey water tanks must be used & generators were not permitted. Many posters felt these simple requirements to be unreasonable, stating that they were forcing them into caravan parks. In our opinion, the requirements are quite r...	oldboar	33	2123	04:50 PM Aug 31, 2014 by JackoFJR
	tow ball weight (Preview) hi gang l what to get the right ball weight for my caravan l got range rover sport the towing weight is 3500kg and the tow ball is 350kg my caravan is 19' royal flair the GTM 2345kg Tare Mass is 211kg axle Group 2600kg Bkgall 175kg Max Ball loading 350kg can someone help	fredcam	12	2573	01:37 PM Aug 31, 2014 by fredcam
	Yardie Creek camp site, National Park, Coral Bay, WA (Preview) Staying there for almost 3 weeks late Sept/Oct. Any suggestions from others who have stayed there? Whats the fishing and snorkeling like? Any outstanding places to go or things to do?	Bruce and Bev	8	827	12:12 AM Aug 31, 2014 by Bruce and Bev
	The absolute insult today! Twice. (Preview) Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day. The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for" He he it's still early and I may get some more calls. Mike.	Explorer	26	2070	08:26 PM Aug 30, 2014 by PurgaEd
	Advice for a novice - Please! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Good afternoon all My wife and I have taken the leap and ordered our first van. I have been researching / asking questions / going to caravan shows and visiting yards for 2 years. I have settled on a Goldstar 1960 (19'6"), made and sold only by the manufacturer in South Australia. It will be built a...	PurgaEd	33	6453	06:15 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Phil C
	Accomondation in Portland Vic (Preview) We are heading to Adelaide and were going to go via Portland and wondered what is good cabin accommodation there ` have looked on some places on Google and a lot dont have good reviews, wishing now we were taking the van but not worth it for two weeks	Cowboy7307	4	571	04:42 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Cowboy7307
	Curtains for converted bus ? (Preview) I'm fitting some new curtains in my good ole bus / motorhome . I'm selling it and don't want colour that could offend .. I was thinking light grey ? So many options ? What do people think ? [URL=http://s4.photobucket.com/user/EBXR8240/media/bus022_zps39759016.jpg.html][IMG]https://i4.ph...	Aus-Kiwi	8	808	02:04 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Vic41
	Are All GN's so nice. (Preview) We have spent the last few days with Sarg, at Coorella Dam/ Clem Walton park about 60 k from Mt Isa. what a great bloke. He could not have made us more welcome despite me breaking his car. Many a yarn told and a few beers consumed around the campfire. We also met GN's Jan and Kevin, again great people. Thanks...	Poppy sore eye	13	934	02:00 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Glenelg
	Fremantle Rail Bridge Set To Open On Monday. (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-29/fremantle-rail-bridge-to-reopen-monday/5707432	Vic41	2	481	01:30 PM Aug 30, 2014 by Vic41
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