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Going on a short 10 day trip tomorrow
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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...
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Retirement at last
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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!!
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What to do with the House?
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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...
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Has anyone had much to do with Hyundai Iload
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I'm thinking the Iload would make a good campervan. Any opinions, experience, thoughts?
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Kangaroo deflectors
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I had a very close encounter with a kangaroo when I was travelling around Qld recently and have attached a couple of kangaroo deflectors on the front of my motorhome. Apparently they emit a high frequency sound which scares the kangaroos off. I'm yet to be convinced but thought I would give them a go...
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On the move again
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Leaving Yelarbon today after a 3 day relax and heading to Nindigully via Thallon i hope it's all it's made out to be ,at least i'll have a cold beer when i get there and a meal.
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barrie
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Solar panels on houses
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Anyone here a solar panel guru? If I build a house in a coastal town and decide to go with solar energy will the salt air ruin the panels?
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I'm now at Mount Gambier SA
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Hi folks! Spent last night in a CP in Beachport. Totally agree with Ole Grizzly, lovely place, and yes, we liked it better than Robe too. Awesome views, a photographers dream. But...the wind came up during the night, and rocked poor Lulu all night long! Naturally the rain came with it. Got up this morni...
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Free Showers in Queensland
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Hello I am looking for a website that has a list of free showers in Queensland. NSW list is found at http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com The lists are dump points, laundromats, showers, and water. I can't find a site that lists QLD like this one does. Can anyone help me? Cheers, Elspeth.
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Book of Wombat
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I was Pressie shopping today and what did I find,a book on the life of Wombat. Pity it was sealed in plastic I would loved to have seen photos of his wombat hole. By the way Wombat ,love the animation. Trevor
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Does the 'Greynomads' have a link to FaceBook
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Are there any greynomads who use Facebook, or, should I say, are there any recommended greynomad Facebooker's??
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Stephen and Donna
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If your wondering where we are
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We;re still in WA down the southwest in Nannup.... we were on our way over east when we visited a friends parents and have been here ever since!! So far we've helped put in a solar wood chip heater, gravity fed... am now putting up a shed.... working on a website for thier holiday units take a looksee and te...
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Two Week Getaway
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Well the Tug all packed, excitement is brewing for our two week getaway to Burrum Heads Qld. As we have a little red poodle (Bella) we will stay at Hillcrest CP. We hook up the van tomorrow (Fri.) and away we go. Anyone in the area please make yourself known. ( Silver BT-50 - Retreat Stradbroke van ) Grandp...
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New GN site
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coming soon, new stickers also on the way soon http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/index.htm
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Traded the 4x4 today
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Now that got you wondering. We traded the 4x4 for a ride on the Manly ferry today. Been sooooo long since we did the trip. It was great.
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In Balaklava SA for three months or so
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Hi there fellow GNs. Mr D and I will be stationed at the Balaklava Caravan Park for the next three months. Feel free to drop in and have a cuppa. PM me to let me know you are coming. Will be there from approx first week of November.
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Thank you Mr and Mrs JC
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Many many thanks to Jim and Leonie for hosting us for close to two weeks! Really appreciated your hospitality. Currently in the park you recommended in Forster. Plan to stay here 2 nights then move to Hunter Valley.
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Newbies
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Hi, We are new to this forum and look forward to reading the posts. We have travelled extensively around Australia in the past 4 yrs, first in an 18ft Roma Pop top now in a 20ft Roma Elegance. We tow with a 2002 Prado. Nothing flash but we have a wonderful time seeing this incredible country and meeting lo...
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Is Queensland covered in smoke?
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Here in Biggenden we are surrounded in thick smoke, can even smell it, need to close everything up to get away from it. Its a very close feeling. I have seen there is a vegetation fire on the Maryborough - Biggenden Road and also one over at Brovinia behind Gayndah. Thats what I can work out from the Qld Fir...
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Stopped off at Sydney
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We are pulled up at Sydney at the Richmond Bowls Club camp ground. Not bad value, $33 for 3 days, by that's the max stay. We are using this time to catch up with family and friends in Sydney. Not a lot of time to do that but better than none at all. Train into city just 10 mins walk away but the trip into the city i...
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