The Grey Nomads - General

Ole_Grizzly · Ole_Grizzly

Did the usual, late departure from Greens, all hugs & tears as I left..lol then I am sure someone said "Thank goodness he is gone". Made like a tourist in Echuca (didn't even spend a penny) Then ambled across to Mathoura, had a good time walking the numerous history laden trails next to...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Just returned from the Brisbane show,they get me in the pocket everytime I go.This time the wife bought a Dreampot ( I hope she can cook up my dreams :) ) and I couldn't resist the Honda Genie EU20i with cover,trolley, safety lock and extra warranty. Vans are improving, some even have a verandahs now, i...

Ole_Grizzly · Ole_Grizzly

Well done Pam as this site is Twin Rivers, not far out of Deniliquin along the Finley Rd. Small Blue sign points you along a short but good dirt road. Boat ramp, sandy beach, shade, breezes, several tinnies launched this morning and one husband & wife could not get their outboard to start. I did ma...

nallingtoon · nallingtoon

I am amazed at the information ideas and general helpfullness of all and sundry that contribute to this site how could anyone possibly go off on a long trip without this site in their laptop thanx Neil an Jen

Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Whatever your own stance over the continuing debate over CP's and Freecamping,one thing is abundantly clear.There will be lots more Caravanners,campers and Motorhomes on the road in the next few years as more and more "Babyboomers" retire. With many CP owners petitioning councils to...

bill12 · bill12

I have been getter numerous calls from overseas (unknown number) wanting my account details as they are having computer problems. This is an odvious scam, and DO NOTgive them your details. Its very fishy when Telstra doesn,t know you acc details.The lady said "yes , we are overseas, but we are f...

jules47 · jules47

Just skimmed through the lastest Grey Nomad Times - good to see "Loki" - Anton - featuring - love to see these stories, getting to know fellow GN's. Lots of other interesting reading as well - plus the new Classified Section - will be a good asset to the site, I think. Good on you Cindy!!

mr glassies · mr glassies

well guys fitted extra 160 ltrs water just gota finish up the plumbing but it should be gr8 . i got pics but only of the shotty work done before me. dibs

Dougwe · Dougwe

well 2 actually. Yep met up with 'Capricorn and Pisces' Dianne and Ray here in down town Batemans Bay. Really nice people and another long chat, thankyou both, in fact I am surprised Dianne hasn't been on already telling you all I stopped her from going to her sewing group. Dianne wanted me to go but no w...

gollymolly · gollymolly

Its all happening,we are still doing the last minute renovations,packing and literally packing the van wherever we can find a gap. We will be working most of the night as need to clear out the house as tenants are moving in. A very early rise to finish the packing. Once I get to the caravan park, everyth...

glassies · glassies

Well we may have been going thru a lot lately and i know everybody has been thinking of me And saying prayers. Today the appointment was to let us know that the bone scan was good and basically they think thst The radiation has affected my back and my leg would be giving me referred pain as well into My...

agro · agro

If you have a hot water system and you have not checked the anode in DO IT. If it used a lot do it. If you change it yourself make sure you flush out the hole it goes into. I hope this helps as it could save you a lot of dollars Agro

Magnarc · Magnarc

On a recent visit to the above we stayed at the Casuarina campground. Nothing especially out of the ordinary, but we had wanted to have a look up there for some time. One toilet for each sex, reasonably clean, but nothing else. We had no sooner got the van set up when we had a visit from the some of the local w...

beachball57 · beachball57

ok so now my small business as a wide load pilot is up and running and i'm out there piloting wide and over size loads around the place, i mostly operate within SA but do cross the border from time to time,,and i run out to the SA/WA border a fair bit too, so I'll keep an eye out for all the grey nomads travelin...

magraret · magraret

Hi all we have a toilet in our van that goes smelly after a couple of days we are useing the green tablets so we can empty it into a septic tank our toilet does not have a place for the pink liquid that helps with that ,we only add the tablets what can we use to stop this please any ideas would be a great help

petengail · petengail

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-26/diesel-hits-the-right-note-for-australian-motorists/4336042

BohemianGypsy · BohemianGypsy

Hey everyone, Ray and I are heading to Sydney tomorrow morning with (bugger me dead) the van!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is our virgin voyage hehehehehehe. We are going down to spend some time with my eldest daughter, her partner and our two grandbabies 4 and nearly 6 yrs old. I talk to them regul...

deadlyprincess · deadlyprincess

It official, last day this thursday 25th, to celebrate bought new Van over the weekend, pick up in melbourne 15th December then slow 4 week return to qld. Pension on the way. Horah!!

Boothie · Boothie

G'day all, totally new to this forum and only a youngster, 54 retiring at 2 days before my next birthday to get a 54/11 deal. Never going to be grey, only dusty around the edges! When everyone goes away on an extended stint into this fantastic country, what do you do with your house? I don't mean turning...

jetj · jetj

I'm thinking the Iload would make a good campervan. Any opinions, experience, thoughts?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Now at a beaut FREE spot. (Preview) Did the usual, late departure from Greens, all hugs & tears as I left..lol then I am sure someone said "Thank goodness he is gone". Made like a tourist in Echuca (didn't even spend a penny) Then ambled across to Mathoura, had a good time walking the numerous history laden trails next to...	Ole_Grizzly	14	1117	03:32 AM Oct 29, 2012 by mongrel
	Caravan and motorhome show in Brissy (Preview) Just returned from the Brisbane show,they get me in the pocket everytime I go.This time the wife bought a Dreampot ( I hope she can cook up my dreams :) ) and I couldn't resist the Honda Genie EU20i with cover,trolley, safety lock and extra warranty. Vans are improving, some even have a verandahs now, i...	goldcoaster	7	763	02:59 AM Oct 29, 2012 by glassies
	Who is this clever lady Pam ? (Preview) Well done Pam as this site is Twin Rivers, not far out of Deniliquin along the Finley Rd. Small Blue sign points you along a short but good dirt road. Boat ramp, sandy beach, shade, breezes, several tinnies launched this morning and one husband & wife could not get their outboard to start. I did ma...	Ole_Grizzly	12	1130	02:55 AM Oct 29, 2012 by Happywanderer
	informative site (Preview) I am amazed at the information ideas and general helpfullness of all and sundry that contribute to this site how could anyone possibly go off on a long trip without this site in their laptop thanx Neil an Jen	nallingtoon	5	693	02:30 AM Oct 29, 2012 by neilnruth
	Caravan Parks RV Friendly Towns (Preview) Whatever your own stance over the continuing debate over CP's and Freecamping,one thing is abundantly clear.There will be lots more Caravanners,campers and Motorhomes on the road in the next few years as more and more "Babyboomers" retire. With many CP owners petitioning councils to...	Yuglamron	4	1150	01:07 AM Oct 29, 2012 by aussietraveller
	Another Telstra scam! (Preview) I have been getter numerous calls from overseas (unknown number) wanting my account details as they are having computer problems. This is an odvious scam, and DO NOTgive them your details. Its very fishy when Telstra doesn,t know you acc details.The lady said "yes , we are overseas, but we are f...	bill12	9	1164	04:28 PM Oct 28, 2012 by _wombat_
	GN Times - latest issue (Preview) Just skimmed through the lastest Grey Nomad Times - good to see "Loki" - Anton - featuring - love to see these stories, getting to know fellow GN's. Lots of other interesting reading as well - plus the *new Classified Section* - will be a good asset to the site, I think. Good on you Cindy!!	jules47	7	753	12:24 PM Oct 28, 2012 by Mousey
	extra water (Preview) well guys fitted extra 160 ltrs water just gota finish up the plumbing but it should be gr8 . i got pics but only of the shotty work done before me. dibs	mr glassies	4	769	12:18 PM Oct 28, 2012 by Mousey
	dougwe meets a GN in Batemans Bay (Preview) well 2 actually. Yep met up with 'Capricorn and Pisces' Dianne and Ray here in down town Batemans Bay. Really nice people and another long chat, thankyou both, in fact I am surprised Dianne hasn't been on already telling you all I stopped her from going to her sewing group. Dianne wanted me to go but no w...	Dougwe	10	753	11:37 AM Oct 28, 2012 by milo
	Our last night In Brighton before we head to the Bells Caravan Park REDCLIFFE (Preview) Its all happening,we are still doing the last minute renovations,packing and literally packing the van wherever we can find a gap. We will be working most of the night as need to clear out the house as tenants are moving in. A very early rise to finish the packing. Once I get to the caravan park, everyth...	gollymolly	7	638	03:19 AM Oct 28, 2012 by greyghosts
	Hospital ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well we may have been going thru a lot lately and i know everybody has been thinking of me And saying prayers. Today the appointment was to let us know that the bone scan was good and basically they think thst The radiation has affected my back and my leg would be giving me referred pain as well into My...	glassies	45	2694	01:02 AM Oct 28, 2012 by _wombat_
	Check your anode (Preview) If you have a hot water system and you have not checked the anode in DO IT. If it used a lot do it. If you change it yourself make sure you flush out the hole it goes into. I hope this helps as it could save you a lot of dollars Agro	agro	15	1326	11:23 PM Oct 27, 2012 by weezanikinoff
	Wyperfeld Nat Park. (Preview) On a recent visit to the above we stayed at the Casuarina campground. Nothing especially out of the ordinary, but we had wanted to have a look up there for some time. One toilet for each sex, reasonably clean, but nothing else. We had no sooner got the van set up when we had a visit from the some of the local w...	Magnarc	4	759	09:06 PM Oct 27, 2012 by woosy
	keep a look out (Preview) ok so now my small business as a wide load pilot is up and running and i'm out there piloting wide and over size loads around the place, i mostly operate within SA but do cross the border from time to time,,and i run out to the SA/WA border a fair bit too, so I'll keep an eye out for all the grey nomads travelin...	beachball57	2	773	08:45 PM Oct 27, 2012 by woosy
	smelly toilet (Preview) Hi all we have a toilet in our van that goes smelly after a couple of days we are useing the green tablets so we can empty it into a septic tank our toilet does not have a place for the pink liquid that helps with that ,we only add the tablets what can we use to stop this please any ideas would be a great help	magraret	10	1030	04:39 PM Oct 27, 2012 by Hylda&Jon
	Rise in use of Diesel fuel (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-26/diesel-hits-the-right-note-for-australian-motorists/4336042	petengail	0	505	11:52 PM Oct 26, 2012 by petengail
	Going on a short 10 day trip tomorrow (Preview) Hey everyone, Ray and I are heading to Sydney tomorrow morning with (bugger me dead) the van!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is our virgin voyage hehehehehehe. We are going down to spend some time with my eldest daughter, her partner and our two grandbabies 4 and nearly 6 yrs old. I talk to them regul...	BohemianGypsy	6	824	11:16 PM Oct 26, 2012 by dazren
	Retirement at last (Preview) It official, last day this thursday 25th, to celebrate bought new Van over the weekend, pick up in melbourne 15th December then slow 4 week return to qld. Pension on the way. Horah!!	deadlyprincess	7	746	06:02 AM Oct 27, 2012 by Boothie
	What to do with the House? (Preview) G'day all, totally new to this forum and only a youngster, 54 retiring at 2 days before my next birthday to get a 54/11 deal. Never going to be grey, only dusty around the edges! When everyone goes away on an extended stint into this fantastic country, what do you do with your house? I don't mean turning...	Boothie	9	904	05:55 AM Oct 27, 2012 by jetj
	Has anyone had much to do with Hyundai Iload (Preview) I'm thinking the Iload would make a good campervan. Any opinions, experience, thoughts?	jetj	26	7287	05:27 AM Oct 27, 2012 by Beth54
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