The Grey Nomads - General

_wombat_ · _wombat_

do you like it or not? I'm a not like -- Edited by _wombat_ on Monday 15th of October 2012 12:02:15 PM

Dougwe · Dougwe

Well its now day 21.................Im 21 again yahhh. I am really enjoying this travel thing and I tell you that for free. I left Canberra after a very enjoyable stay and travelled the Kings Highway to down town Batemans Bay, during the trip I had to go up and like everything that goes up it must come dow...

buffy61 · buffy61

How did family and friends react to that? Want to sell the house and bugger off into the great outdoors but gettin some resistance from one friend. My kids are great with it but my friend is of the mindset that you don't sell your asset! What say you all? My partner has bowel cancer and having chemo and w...

deb-gary · deb-gary

great 4 days starting thusrday at landcruiser park near jimna(qld) we head up tomorrow any gn's going please let us get together and have happy hour at least once( maybe 3 times) we will be there from thurs with our van recognizable with deb gary and fitzy on the front and rear of our van or call us on 04210...

neilnruth · neilnruth

We have just spent a delightful day with dougwe. He will probably say we can talk - but he was taking part in the conversation too! 6 hours? Where did the time go? And to top it all off he had his first ever sighting of a whale. We found a mother and baby frolicking off the coast for him! Happy travels Doug. We e...

Recoup · Recoup

Hi , is Camps 3 still use full or do I have to get a new one ? Hans

gypsy rover · gypsy rover

I am at Lake Colac at the moment. Anyone else here or in the area? Lake Colac is lovely (and free) has toilets, fireplaces and tables and seats. I plan to stay here for a couple of days. Cheers Chris

Kiwi-as · Kiwi-as

We left Jim and Leonie's after two lovely weeks on the 23rd and stayed two days at Forster and had a look around. Big sea running so fishing was out. Then on to Pacific Palms and the trip out to sugarloaf lighthouse at seal rocks. The rocks sure would have been a hazard to ships in those days. Friday 26th o...

petengail · petengail

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/grey-nomads-take-on-unfriendly-queensland-towns/story-e6freoof-1226504516850

milo · milo

you all know I've been doing my research and I was just wondering for those with the pop top campers ,ie hi ace, how hard are they to bring the tops down when you want to? I had a look at one today and it was bloody hard for me to pull down.. I think for me id rather a hi top, i know you'ld probably get more wind lag...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

http://www.ramint.gov.au/media/noticeboard/2012/20121026.cfm

chrisnchris · chrisnchris

Hi all Does anyone know what the Mazda Tributes are like for towing small pop top 1300kg loaded Thanks Cheers

glassies · glassies

went to the caravan show today was great and even better you didnt have to pay to get in although i must say my hubby saw a fifth wheeler he fell in love with ,on the way we saw this just turning out of glasshouse mountains where we live

petengail · petengail

I was wondering if anyof the members have any idea of which would be the best option when my traditional electrical hot water service dies. (I think it is on its last legs). We usually spend about 6 months of the year in our van. One long period of 3-4 months and other periods of about 2 weeks at a time. I...

Dougwe · Dougwe

For a really great what turned out to be DAY. First Dianne and Ray took me to the Botanical Gardens in Batemans Bay and Dianne was a great guide and her information wasn't even scripted but I must say that seat out front needs a coat of paint Dianne but could I quietly suggest someone else does it . After th...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

How do you record your trip details,campsites,photos,places of interest and expenses while on the road.. Is there a program that doesn't cost an arm and a leg,that does this.We have both Ipad and Laptop. Cheers

Ole_Grizzly · Ole_Grizzly

Yep ! Sure did enjoy my time around that location...Thanks Deni. Have had my fingers smacked because of large pics splashing over the side of many screens...sorry. About to try another way, fingers crossed no one gets agitated.. Wondering if my ute and van is ok to enter?

barrie · barrie

Staying at camp 400 in camp six at 4 mile camp ground it's a good place to stay for a few days ,even better if the yellowbelly are on the feed.

Fried Rice · Fried Rice

Here's another easy one to keep the game rolling.. Fried Rice

Neil and Shazz · Neil and Shazz

Hi, Neil and I are new to this forum. We are not travelling yet but in tend to in the next year or so. We do try and get out an about when we can. Camping out of the Toyota in places we can take the dogs.

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	Gangnam Style ( 1 2 ) (Preview) do you like it or not? I'm a not like -- Edited by _wombat_ on Monday 15th of October 2012 12:02:15 PM	_wombat_	31	1853	12:41 AM Nov 1, 2012 by Santa
	dougwe update #3 (Preview) Well its now day 21.................Im 21 again yahhh. I am really enjoying this travel thing and I tell you that for free. I left Canberra after a very enjoyable stay and travelled the Kings Highway to down town Batemans Bay, during the trip I had to go up and like everything that goes up it must come dow...	Dougwe	8	711	09:19 PM Oct 31, 2012 by _wombat_
	Sell up and go play gypsy........ (Preview) How did family and friends react to that? Want to sell the house and bugger off into the great outdoors but gettin some resistance from one friend. My kids are great with it but my friend is of the mindset that you don't sell your asset! What say you all? My partner has bowel cancer and having chemo and w...	buffy61	22	1377	07:46 PM Oct 31, 2012 by Mr B2
	mud bulls and music (Preview) great 4 days starting thusrday at landcruiser park near jimna(qld) we head up tomorrow any gn's going please let us get together and have happy hour at least once( maybe 3 times) we will be there from thurs with our van recognizable with deb gary and fitzy on the front and rear of our van or call us on 04210...	deb-gary	0	545	05:58 AM Oct 31, 2012 by deb-gary
	Another happy GN (Preview) We have just spent a delightful day with dougwe. He will probably say we can talk - but he was taking part in the conversation too! 6 hours? Where did the time go? And to top it all off he had his first ever sighting of a whale. We found a mother and baby frolicking off the coast for him! Happy travels Doug. We e...	neilnruth	7	755	02:14 AM Oct 31, 2012 by Dougwe
	Camps 3 Third Edition (Preview) Hi , is Camps 3 still use full or do I have to get a new one ? Hans	Recoup	14	1166	11:23 PM Oct 30, 2012 by Firefly
	Lake Colac (Preview) I am at Lake Colac at the moment. Anyone else here or in the area? Lake Colac is lovely (and free) has toilets, fireplaces and tables and seats. I plan to stay here for a couple of days. Cheers Chris	gypsy rover	8	745	10:46 PM Oct 30, 2012 by Duh
	Wine country (Preview) We left Jim and Leonie's after two lovely weeks on the 23rd and stayed two days at Forster and had a look around. Big sea running so fishing was out. Then on to Pacific Palms and the trip out to sugarloaf lighthouse at seal rocks. The rocks sure would have been a hazard to ships in those days. Friday 26th o...	Kiwi-as	6	688	04:30 PM Oct 30, 2012 by jules47
	Grey Nomads take on unfriendly towns - Courier Mail article (Preview) http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/grey-nomads-take-on-unfriendly-queensland-towns/story-e6freoof-1226504516850	petengail	16	1708	06:07 AM Oct 30, 2012 by gst
	pop top campers vs hard top campers ( 1 2 ) (Preview) you all know I've been doing my research and I was just wondering for those with the pop top campers ,ie hi ace, how hard are they to bring the tops down when you want to? I had a look at one today and it was bloody hard for me to pull down.. I think for me id rather a hi top, i know you'ld probably get more wind lag...	milo	37	7934	05:45 AM Oct 30, 2012 by milo
	DON'T FORGET THESE (Preview) http://www.ramint.gov.au/media/noticeboard/2012/20121026.cfm	_wombat_	4	764	04:31 AM Oct 30, 2012 by _wombat_
	Mazda Tribute for towing (Preview) Hi all Does anyone know what the Mazda Tributes are like for towing small pop top 1300kg loaded Thanks Cheers	chrisnchris	7	3244	03:33 AM Oct 30, 2012 by Cruising Cruze
	on our way to the caravan show in brisbane (Preview) went to the caravan show today was great and even better you didnt have to pay to get in although i must say my hubby saw a fifth wheeler he fell in love with ,on the way we saw this just turning out of glasshouse mountains where we live	glassies	12	826	03:23 AM Oct 30, 2012 by _wombat_
	Heat Pump or Solar Hot Water (Preview) I was wondering if anyof the members have any idea of which would be the best option when my traditional electrical hot water service dies. (I think it is on its last legs). We usually spend about 6 months of the year in our van. One long period of 3-4 months and other periods of about 2 weeks at a time. I...	petengail	9	706	02:39 AM Oct 30, 2012 by Nicholstones
	Thankyou Capricorn and Pisces (Preview) For a really great what turned out to be DAY. First Dianne and Ray took me to the Botanical Gardens in Batemans Bay and Dianne was a great guide and her information wasn't even scripted but I must say that seat out front needs a coat of paint Dianne but could I quietly suggest someone else does it . After th...	Dougwe	7	818	01:57 AM Oct 30, 2012 by neilnruth
	Diary of your trip (Preview) How do you record your trip details,campsites,photos,places of interest and expenses while on the road.. Is there a program that doesn't cost an arm and a leg,that does this.We have both Ipad and Laptop. Cheers	goldcoaster	12	1634	07:02 PM Oct 29, 2012 by beiffe
	Did so much enjoy Deniliquin (Preview) Yep ! Sure did enjoy my time around that location...Thanks Deni. Have had my fingers smacked because of large pics splashing over the side of many screens...sorry. About to try another way, fingers crossed no one gets agitated.. Wondering if my ute and van is ok to enter?	Ole_Grizzly	5	645	02:25 PM Oct 29, 2012 by Rip and Rosie
	In Brewarrina (Preview) Staying at camp 400 in camp six at 4 mile camp ground it's a good place to stay for a few days ,even better if the yellowbelly are on the feed.	barrie	0	494	04:48 AM Oct 29, 2012 by barrie
	PTP Comp (Preview) Here's another easy one to keep the game rolling.. Fried Rice	Fried Rice	1	561	04:29 AM Oct 29, 2012 by jules47
	New (Preview) Hi, Neil and I are new to this forum. We are not travelling yet but in tend to in the next year or so. We do try and get out an about when we can. Camping out of the Toyota in places we can take the dogs.	Neil and Shazz	15	793	04:00 AM Oct 29, 2012 by _wombat_
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