The Grey Nomads - General

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Many of you may already know these words or remember them from a song released in the 70's by a bloke called Les Crane though the words were penned many years earlier. Some may not agree this should be in the general forum as it's supposedly 'not about caravanning' but, as it is about life, and in this foru...

Beth54 · Beth54

I'm camped here at Bigriggen Campground for a few days. It's only a couple of hours from home, so an easy drive this morning. There's a huge area so no problem with neighbours. :) except some friends are arriving tomorrow, so I hope they don't get unruly. Just kidding, they're good mates. It's $9 a nig...

tcp99 · tcp99

Good idea from simplesavings.com newsletter Replacing a phone/iPod/iPad/tablet can prove expensive and stressful, not to mention the frustration of losing all your information with it. But here's a tip that could help ensure your device is returned quickly, saving money and stress! Recently,...

herbie · herbie

Just finished booking our third trip to Tassie, leave the 29th Jan and return 29th Feb. Doing the fly drive this time,booked motor home pick up 5 mins from Hobart Air Port. All up with flights from Gladstone QLD to Hobart and return flights and Motor home costs the price has come well under half the co...

Oma · Oma

http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2013/08/25/whale-watching-at-nullabor/

peter45 · peter45

Hi to everyone, just joined the Grey Nomads forum. My name is Peter (68) and wife Kate (66) and we live on the sunshine coast, Queensland. This topic maybe has been covered before, but I couldn't see a couple of points members may be able to help with. Firstly, and I think it will be ok, will our 2003 petr...

Cupie · Cupie

Just got a newsletter from Avida, the manufacturer of Australian Winnebago MHs. Seems that they have launched into the caravan market with an extensive range of offerings. Should be interesting to see their product. http://www.avidarv.com.au/caravans?eid=48620 The market is getting rath...

pipes · pipes

At 70, I'm still travelling, and wish to buy a postie bike to carry on the back of my Mazda T 3500. At present I am staying the tiny town of Coolah, which is about 140 K's north east of Dubbo, and about 80 K's south east of Coonabarrabran. Would like it to be in reasonably good condition, but not necessarily r...

deconuts · deconuts

Travelling around this great land of ours is one step closer now with the house just put on the market and our decision on a rig almost made. Should be putting in our order within the next few weeks. All very exciting!!

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

A very interesting 3 days it was. Yesterday a family came on for an overnight stay. They were in the biggest holiday bus I'd ever seen. It was an old Adelaide Transit bus. Twice as long with the concertina middle.I've got photos but can't upload them till I get home. Dad and a tribe of snotty nosed kids. Mu...

BTSV_Berni · BTSV_Berni

Here I am again. Now it's time to tell you a bit about my retirement plan. I'm 48 now and become 49 this year. The plan is, to hand in my leaving notification on my 58th birthday. So I have a few years to go to make up something. First idea was to buy a houseboat in 3-4 years, live in a marina, and save enough mone...

Evie n Rhys · Evie n Rhys

Can anyone enlighten me about the condition of the road into Barn hill Please? There are differing reviews on their website.Im not scared of dirt just don't like miles of corrigations. Thanks Tess

Magnarc · Magnarc

Subject: Listers who are going to travel the Stuart Hwy from Augusta to Katherine may be interested in the following diesel prices. Applicable two weeks ago. Coober Pedy.....$1.72.9. Cadney Homestead....$198.00Marla.....$194.00Kulgera...$205.00 (is this close to rip-off or what? N...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

I have posted this pic before, but as we now have many new members I am doing it again to show where the old Tojo has been over the years. Much of the eastern half of the country has been done many times. Now we will do it again at a more casual rate. JC.

SCOEY · SCOEY

Greetings all. Have sought advice from family, colleagues, financial advisers etc. Thought we would ask the question of people with experience. Want to head off in 6 months, working around this great country for a couple of years, if not longer - both in mid 50's and fit - both no longer happy in our jo...

freehazzas · freehazzas

After months of planning and waiting we have word this morning that our new 5ver is only 3 weeks away all going to plan. Cant wait to get back on the road. My feet are very itchy.

copper1 · copper1

Hi everyone I have just finished reading on previous blogs about were to stay prior to catching the Spirit. Some recommend a car park Beacon Cove. Just wanting to know if that's the carpark near the Sandridge Surf Life saving Club?

rosco532 · rosco532

Hi,,,Was wondering if any one has a 10 / 11ft Aluminium dinghy complete with roof rack system and up to 6hp outboard motor to suit a Toyota Cruiser 100 series that they are not using anymore,or lost interest in using ? Also...I will buy Any other gear to go with it...i.e life jackets, ropes anchor etc We...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

If the people of the world are getting smarter Why is it in such a mess and getting worse affairs Also why is it Tony abbots friends pay more for bringing up a child than some one on low income ?

jimbo · jimbo

In Japanese But you will all get the message (I hope) So simple it's hard to believe the World is so stupid http://www.youtube.com/embed/qGGabrorRS8?rel=0

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	desiderata (Preview) Many of you may already know these words or remember them from a song released in the 70's by a bloke called Les Crane though the words were penned many years earlier. Some may not agree this should be in the general forum as it's supposedly 'not about caravanning' but, as it is about life, and in this foru...	Hylda&Jon	5	1198	04:36 AM Aug 27, 2013 by Duh
	Rathdowney, Qld. (Preview) I'm camped here at Bigriggen Campground for a few days. It's only a couple of hours from home, so an easy drive this morning. There's a huge area so no problem with neighbours. :) except some friends are arriving tomorrow, so I hope they don't get unruly. Just kidding, they're good mates. It's $9 a nig...	Beth54	3	749	03:31 AM Aug 27, 2013 by yeoeleven
	TIP TO ENSURE FAST RETURN OF LOST MOBILE DEVICES (Preview) Good idea from simplesavings.com newsletter Replacing a phone/iPod/iPad/tablet can prove expensive and stressful, not to mention the frustration of losing all your information with it. But here's a tip that could help ensure your device is returned quickly, saving money and stress! Recently,...	tcp99	4	796	03:12 AM Aug 27, 2013 by allinone
	Booked our Tassie Trip (Preview) Just finished booking our third trip to Tassie, leave the 29th Jan and return 29th Feb. Doing the fly drive this time,booked motor home pick up 5 mins from Hobart Air Port. All up with flights from Gladstone QLD to Hobart and return flights and Motor home costs the price has come well under half the co...	herbie	2	438	03:08 AM Aug 27, 2013 by RosieW
	Whales at head of Bight (Preview) http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2013/08/25/whale-watching-at-nullabor/	Oma	3	518	11:34 PM Aug 26, 2013 by Oma
	XTrail and towing ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi to everyone, just joined the Grey Nomads forum. My name is Peter (68) and wife Kate (66) and we live on the sunshine coast, Queensland. This topic maybe has been covered before, but I couldn't see a couple of points members may be able to help with. Firstly, and I think it will be ok, will our 2003 petr...	peter45	35	3323	10:30 PM Aug 26, 2013 by Duh
	Another new Van manufacturer (Preview) Just got a newsletter from Avida, the manufacturer of Australian Winnebago MHs. Seems that they have launched into the caravan market with an extensive range of offerings. Should be interesting to see their product. http://www.avidarv.com.au/caravans?eid=48620 The market is getting rath...	Cupie	5	836	10:29 PM Aug 26, 2013 by brandydod
	postie bike needed (Preview) At 70, I'm still travelling, and wish to buy a postie bike to carry on the back of my Mazda T 3500. At present I am staying the tiny town of Coolah, which is about 140 K's north east of Dubbo, and about 80 K's south east of Coonabarrabran. Would like it to be in reasonably good condition, but not necessarily r...	pipes	2	745	08:30 PM Aug 26, 2013 by The Doo crew
	Search over (almost) ... (Preview) Travelling around this great land of ours is one step closer now with the house just put on the market and our decision on a rig almost made. Should be putting in our order within the next few weeks. All very exciting!!	deconuts	1	514	04:58 AM Aug 26, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	3 days at Lightening Ridge Big Emu (Preview) A very interesting 3 days it was. Yesterday a family came on for an overnight stay. They were in the biggest holiday bus I'd ever seen. It was an old Adelaide Transit bus. Twice as long with the concertina middle.I've got photos but can't upload them till I get home. Dad and a tribe of snotty nosed kids. Mu...	Happywanderer	11	1138	03:19 AM Aug 26, 2013 by Happywanderer
	My retirement plan (Preview) Here I am again. Now it's time to tell you a bit about my retirement plan. I'm 48 now and become 49 this year. The plan is, to hand in my leaving notification on my 58th birthday. So I have a few years to go to make up something. First idea was to buy a houseboat in 3-4 years, live in a marina, and save enough mone...	BTSV_Berni	12	926	08:39 PM Aug 25, 2013 by BTSV_Berni
	Barn HIll (Preview) Can anyone enlighten me about the condition of the road into Barn hill Please? There are differing reviews on their website.Im not scared of dirt just don't like miles of corrigations. Thanks Tess	Evie n Rhys	5	706	03:10 PM Aug 25, 2013 by Evie n Rhys
	Fuel prices (Preview) Subject: Listers who are going to travel the Stuart Hwy from Augusta to Katherine may be interested in the following diesel prices. Applicable two weeks ago. Coober Pedy.....$1.72.9. Cadney Homestead....$198.00Marla.....$194.00Kulgera...$205.00 (is this close to rip-off or what? N...	Magnarc	14	2251	05:54 AM Aug 25, 2013 by BriVee
	SEMI RETIREMENT FOR THE TOJO; (Preview) I have posted this pic before, but as we now have many new members I am doing it again to show where the old Tojo has been over the years. Much of the eastern half of the country has been done many times. Now we will do it again at a more casual rate. JC.	justcruisin01	8	935	05:29 AM Aug 25, 2013 by BriVee
	SHALL WE? (Preview) Greetings all. Have sought advice from family, colleagues, financial advisers etc. Thought we would ask the question of people with experience. Want to head off in 6 months, working around this great country for a couple of years, if not longer - both in mid 50's and fit - both no longer happy in our jo...	SCOEY	9	903	03:37 AM Aug 25, 2013 by Happywanderer
	Woohoo its nearly here (Preview) After months of planning and waiting we have word this morning that our new 5ver is only 3 weeks away all going to plan. Cant wait to get back on the road. My feet are very itchy.	freehazzas	12	677	03:25 AM Aug 25, 2013 by Peterpan
	Parking Prior to getting on the Spirit of Tassie (Preview) Hi everyone I have just finished reading on previous blogs about were to stay prior to catching the Spirit. Some recommend a car park Beacon Cove. Just wanting to know if that's the carpark near the Sandridge Surf Life saving Club?	copper1	12	981	09:34 PM Aug 24, 2013 by jules47
	Wanted TO buy Aluminium Roof topper Dingy complete (Preview) Hi,,,Was wondering if any one has a 10 / 11ft Aluminium dinghy complete with roof rack system and up to 6hp outboard motor to suit a Toyota Cruiser 100 series that they are not using anymore,or lost interest in using ? Also...I will buy Any other gear to go with it...i.e life jackets, ropes anchor etc We...	rosco532	3	682	09:01 PM Aug 24, 2013 by rosco532
	World affairs? (closed) (Preview) If the people of the world are getting smarter Why is it in such a mess and getting worse affairs Also why is it Tony abbots friends pay more for bringing up a child than some one on low income ?	Cowboy7307	3	535	12:55 PM Aug 24, 2013 by Webmaster
	Oil! (Preview) In Japanese But you will all get the message (I hope) So simple it's hard to believe the World is so stupid http://www.youtube.com/embed/qGGabrorRS8?rel=0	jimbo	1	699	07:14 PM Aug 24, 2013 by D and D
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