The Grey Nomads - General

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Although the world is celebrating, for some folk its a painful season. Many people have lost someone over these festive days. A cousin lost her dad christmas day and her mum new years eve. For myself, my dad died on christmas eve, and a close friend lost her 14 year old son on new years eve. We are not alone...

clazandaza · clazandaza

Rocked into the Tenterfield Showgrounds today thinking it would be a cheap option like in other towns. What a surprise to find it priced at $25 for a powered site for two people. Not much to look at with the toilets etc next to some stables. Back into the main part of town and found Seven Nights Caravan...

mongrel · mongrel

Posted earlier ,asking about the Wombat. Has anyone seen or heard from him or Mrs W.Could you post to let us know how they are going. I have probably missed a post some where along the line Thankyou ...Alan the Mongrel.

biggles · biggles

You all stay safe, happy and healthy .. and hopefully I'll catch up with more of you in the New Year ! Best of luck and happy travels !! Jon (seeing the New Year in at Mendooran, NSW) .. if I can stay awake ! -- Edited by biggles on Sunday 30th of December 2012 11:33:21 PM

Plendo · Plendo

We hope when you wake up after celebrating the new year you are feeling well, and happy. Have a very Happy and Safe New Year. Dave and Carol

magraret · magraret

we applyed to origin for solar panels when we moved into our new home as my husband is on part pension we changed the powerbill into his name for the rebate i am not on a pension origin has stated that we are a credit risk we advised that we would like to pay cash we have pd the deposit they have judged us on t...

werritravellers · werritravellers

Hi, Planning a three month trip from Sth Coast NSW to Exmouth WA & return at the end of April 2013, in our caravan. So far, planning to cross the border into Renmark SA. We'd appreciate your thoughts on "must see" highlights between NSW & WA. Thank you.

aussietraveller · aussietraveller

There is a total fire ban on Tuesday 01-01-13 and covers the area from Queenbeyan out to Dubbo and acress to the upper Hunter it also includes all of the Sydney Basin and the Blue Mountains, so please take appropriate action to ensure your safety. Not a good start to 2013 for all the RFS members sitting at...

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi, i have a 240v/gas fridge. It seems OK on gas but i would like to run it while travelling,using my Anderson plug to supply 12vthrough an Inverter to the 240v system. Will this work? I imagine it will not be very efficient but would it still be better than nothing?, Cheers

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

Last year we made a "Sea Change" and moved from Canberra to a lovely quiet little hide-away on the coast. Its a very busy busy little town indeed at present, every caravan park, cabin, motel, and possible tent site full to bursting, and the local businesses are making heaps of money. There...

briche · briche

We would wish to each of you a wonderful and safe 2013. We trust that wherever you travel, the people you meet, will make this year one of the most rewarding and enjoyable years of your travels. We are intending to spend most of 2013 in SA from about April to Nov so if you are intending to be in that state next...

FraLyn · FraLyn

Have been reading some of the posts, not sure how to start. Will be on the road partime initially - will see how it goes.

beachball57 · beachball57

I was sitting in my shed thinking the other day(,not always a good idea,) after reading some posts on here and other forums about selling up and hitting the road,,i was thinking is this life style really all that it's cracked up to be, and is it for everyone ? well i guess the answer to the second question w...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

And it looks like by myself. I met Popeye today, sitting in the shade watching the boats, he's leaving tomorrow. I tried to wake Esperian but he was having his nana nap and couldn't be woken so will catch up with him tomorrow. Plenty here but no other GNs, still plenty of room for now. I'm parked in front o...

Oma · Oma

I read on a forum to-day & saw photo of where a guy had put a cutlery drawer under the table- now I can't find it. Can't remember which forum either

barina · barina

Does anyone know any reputable company in Victoria that does Coaster conversions and any ideas of costs for basic LWB fitout please?

jenr · jenr

I have a friend who is cleaning her old van up and she wants to leave it in a park on a yearly basis preferably about 1k from the beach between Caloundra and Noosa? I would appreciate any information I can pass on to her thanks.

before the box · before the box

hi just baught a motor home and the external roof is a bit shabby and i am going to llean sand and re seal/paint and am looking for ideas/sugestions as to what to use on it ""ie paint ,decking sealer ,,, interested in all sugestions please

briche · briche

Hey mate guess what, yes another one has come around. Tomorrow Brandt turns 67. Yes I know that's does not sound right but it's true, he's hiding his age real well. Brandt have a great day tomorrow as you celebrate you're special day. It's been good to have your company together with Lorriane as we have t...

Robyn K · Robyn K

Would like to meet some GN's

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Thinking of folk who are grieving over the holidays (Preview) Although the world is celebrating, for some folk its a painful season. Many people have lost someone over these festive days. A cousin lost her dad christmas day and her mum new years eve. For myself, my dad died on christmas eve, and a close friend lost her 14 year old son on new years eve. We are not alone...	Rip and Rosie	7	750	09:36 PM Jan 2, 2013 by the rocket
	Tenterfield options (Preview) Rocked into the Tenterfield Showgrounds today thinking it would be a cheap option like in other towns. What a surprise to find it priced at $25 for a powered site for two people. Not much to look at with the toilets etc next to some stables. Back into the main part of town and found Seven Nights Caravan...	clazandaza	10	1169	03:43 AM Jan 2, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	Still missing the Wombat. (Preview) Posted earlier ,asking about the Wombat. Has anyone seen or heard from him or Mrs W.Could you post to let us know how they are going. I have probably missed a post some where along the line Thankyou ...Alan the Mongrel.	mongrel	8	683	01:58 AM Jan 2, 2013 by mongrel
	NEW YEAR 2013 .. Best wishes to all ! (Preview) You all stay safe, happy and healthy .. and hopefully I'll catch up with more of you in the New Year ! Best of luck and happy travels !! Jon (seeing the New Year in at Mendooran, NSW) .. if I can stay awake ! -- Edited by biggles on Sunday 30th of December 2012 11:33:21 PM	biggles	16	1072	07:44 PM Jan 1, 2013 by Beth54
	Happy New Year (Preview) We hope when you wake up after celebrating the new year you are feeling well, and happy. Have a very Happy and Safe New Year. Dave and Carol	Plendo	0	318	09:15 AM Jan 1, 2013 by Plendo
	we have been refused solar panels by origin (Preview) we applyed to origin for solar panels when we moved into our new home as my husband is on part pension we changed the powerbill into his name for the rebate i am not on a pension origin has stated that we are a credit risk we advised that we would like to pay cash we have pd the deposit they have judged us on t...	magraret	15	1660	05:24 AM Jan 1, 2013 by sandsmere
	Itinerary from NSW Sth Coast to Exmouth WA (Preview) Hi, Planning a three month trip from Sth Coast NSW to Exmouth WA & return at the end of April 2013, in our caravan. So far, planning to cross the border into Renmark SA. We'd appreciate your thoughts on "must see" highlights between NSW & WA. Thank you.	werritravellers	14	1273	03:21 AM Jan 1, 2013 by jimricho
	Total Fire ban (Preview) There is a total fire ban on Tuesday 01-01-13 and covers the area from Queenbeyan out to Dubbo and acress to the upper Hunter it also includes all of the Sydney Basin and the Blue Mountains, so please take appropriate action to ensure your safety. Not a good start to 2013 for all the RFS members sitting at...	aussietraveller	2	529	03:10 AM Jan 1, 2013 by Yuglamron
	Inverters ,12v supply to 240 appliance. (Preview) Hi, i have a 240v/gas fridge. It seems OK on gas but i would like to run it while travelling,using my Anderson plug to supply 12vthrough an Inverter to the 240v system. Will this work? I imagine it will not be very efficient but would it still be better than nothing?, Cheers	chrisnchris	16	1241	02:49 AM Jan 1, 2013 by jimricho
	Crowds at the coast (Preview) Last year we made a "Sea Change" and moved from Canberra to a lovely quiet little hide-away on the coast. Its a very busy busy little town indeed at present, every caravan park, cabin, motel, and possible tent site full to bursting, and the local businesses are making heaps of money. There...	Gerty Dancer	2	683	10:28 PM Dec 31, 2012 by tezza
	2013, have a great year (Preview) We would wish to each of you a wonderful and safe 2013. We trust that wherever you travel, the people you meet, will make this year one of the most rewarding and enjoyable years of your travels. We are intending to spend most of 2013 in SA from about April to Nov so if you are intending to be in that state next...	briche	3	505	10:14 PM Dec 31, 2012 by milo
	New to GN Forum (Preview) Have been reading some of the posts, not sure how to start. Will be on the road partime initially - will see how it goes.	FraLyn	12	1003	03:03 PM Dec 31, 2012 by valnrob
	is it for everyone (Preview) I was sitting in my shed thinking the other day(,not always a good idea,) after reading some posts on here and other forums about selling up and hitting the road,,i was thinking is this life style really all that it's cracked up to be, and is it for everyone ? well i guess the answer to the second question w...	beachball57	26	1545	07:10 AM Dec 31, 2012 by beiffe
	I am at Greens Lake, Boxing Day (Preview) And it looks like by myself. I met Popeye today, sitting in the shade watching the boats, he's leaving tomorrow. I tried to wake Esperian but he was having his nana nap and couldn't be woken so will catch up with him tomorrow. Plenty here but no other GNs, still plenty of room for now. I'm parked in front o...	Happywanderer	8	1002	10:40 PM Dec 30, 2012 by thomas01
	Cutlery drawer (Preview) I read on a forum to-day & saw photo of where a guy had put a cutlery drawer under the table- now I can't find it. Can't remember which forum either	Oma	2	682	06:31 AM Dec 31, 2012 by Sheba
	Toyota bus conversion (Preview) Does anyone know any reputable company in Victoria that does Coaster conversions and any ideas of costs for basic LWB fitout please?	barina	5	956	06:00 AM Dec 31, 2012 by barina
	Parks between Caloundra and Noosa (Preview) I have a friend who is cleaning her old van up and she wants to leave it in a park on a yearly basis preferably about 1k from the beach between Caloundra and Noosa? I would appreciate any information I can pass on to her thanks.	jenr	3	822	05:35 AM Dec 31, 2012 by glassies
	paint (Preview) hi just baught a motor home and the external roof is a bit shabby and i am going to llean sand and re seal/paint and am looking for ideas/sugestions as to what to use on it ""ie paint ,decking sealer ,,, interested in all sugestions please	before the box	3	695	05:16 AM Dec 31, 2012 by Sue - Steve Gazel
	Happy Birthday Kiwi-as (Preview) Hey mate guess what, yes another one has come around. Tomorrow Brandt turns 67. Yes I know that's does not sound right but it's true, he's hiding his age real well. Brandt have a great day tomorrow as you celebrate you're special day. It's been good to have your company together with Lorriane as we have t...	briche	12	959	12:23 AM Dec 31, 2012 by glassies
	Any GN's at or near The Entrance NSW Central Coast (Preview) Would like to meet some GN's	Robyn K	1	506	12:20 AM Dec 31, 2012 by glassies
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