The Grey Nomads - General

jenr · jenr

Hi there I have just joined this forum.I posted this in the pet section but thought I should post it in the general section as well I am thinking of doing a few short trips with my little foxy to see if travelling will suit us both :) I want to hire a campervan. Does anyone know of some companies that let you ta...

gypsy rover · gypsy rover

Well we picked up our dog from the Vet Hospital this afternoon and are now over $1000 lighter in the bank account. Unfortunately, he has an enlarged heart so they can't fix him. He will be on heart treatment for the rest of his life. He is an 11 year old labrador so we don't know how much longer we will hav...

glassies · glassies

well today was excitement plus we picked our new car up and its dreamy its so quiet to drive nothing like our nissan even though it was a good car too, but gees what a difference ,gotta get some nice new car seat covers next. weve been up to maroochydore in it already and its suprising when you are doing six...

rockylizard · rockylizard

We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Cardwell, small marine shop near the IGA for your gas refills, $17 for a 4.5kg. Dont bother at Ingham mitre 10.& thats the only one there. JC.

kandagal · kandagal

Hi all, We stopped briefly at Duaringa this morning to use dump point. Big area so still plenty of room there. We are now ar daughter's place at Westwood (just west of Rocky). Anyone travelling between Emerald & Rockhampton is welcome to call in. There is plenty of room; just send me a PM &...

spice · spice

Hi all, will be heading north on monday, first night at Beerburrum near Glasshouse Mountains, with friends. Heading for Ayr, not sure which way I will go, coast or inland, will decide when I leave Beerburrum, Rod

uncle wombat · uncle wombat

Hi All, Been awhile but looks like we may now have a buyer for our house and have been looking at what sort of towing vehicle to get. Anyone got any thoughts about the new Mitsh 2.5 GLX-R, also been looking at Nissan Pathfinders, and Toyota, our van will be 2865 kg loaded. Any thoughts would be appreciated...

Red Dog · Red Dog

HI Guys just spent a great couple of days with friends at wedge island WA that is not SA know you can drive in by car they are getting a lot of people through it really is a great piece of Australia, to anyone who has not been there before I would suggest a trip there you will not be disappionted the people are f...

gst · gst

We welcome all southerners to the north of Queensland but please when you leave to return south please take the cold weather and rain back with you.

valnrob · valnrob

hi Cindy, i posted a photo in Show us yr rig and somehow got 2 pics can u remove one pls? thanks

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I've been to the Pilbara to the Cloud Break Mine and the Solomon Mine, both owned by Twiggy Forester of Fortescue Mining Corporation. My journey began at Broken Hill, and 6 days later we arrived at Capricorn Roadhouse. After delivering the job I returned to the roadhouse to catch up with domestic dut...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Going back down to Vic in November. Don't have to go down in Aug/Sept now. Managed to get out of that trip, thank goodness. Hope to take about a month and see all the interesting places I missed out on coming up to Qld in April. Hoping to meet up with others along the way. See you all out there in the playgroun...

wendyv · wendyv

Just bought ourselves a Coaster motorhome. Won't pick it up for another week or two, but so pleased about it. Since 1998, the offroad caravan has enabled us to have so many brilliant travel and work experiences. It was so hard to sell it, earlier this year, but the reality was that the driver's hip repla...

spida · spida

Well - now I dont know what to do. Was absolutely amazed at the number of nomads at the rodeo grounds and at Rocky Creek. HOW ON Earth do I get to find another nomad?????? I walked around the rodeo grounds for a while and decided that finding Briche's Roadstar would be a fluke for a start Will some of you sti...

Cee · Cee

Well finally bit the bullet and have been on the road for 5 months now. Travelled fromAdelaide to Darwin with a fellow female friend of 30 slowly slowly years and what an adventure it had been met so many wonderful characters along the way and loving every minute of it. Currently in the top end working fo...

spida · spida

Headed to Lake Tinaroo today from Ingham - Bruce HWY. Followed the navman and turned at Gordonvale as instructed. WOW- what a road. 2nd gear most of the way up to the top, heaps of stops for road works which meant hand brake starts on slopes.... Unless you love stress in your life do not take a caravan ove...

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://www.news.com.au/national/driver-escapes-serious-injury-after-ute-plouhs-into-back-of-caravan-on-warrego-highway/story-fndo4ckr-1226425614561?from=public_js

Janno · Janno

I had a lovely day sightseeing today. Although we had never met before Gypsy Rover (Chris) picked me and my little dog up this morning and took us for a lovely tour of Townsville. Drove up to Castle Hill which overlooks the city. A bit cloudy but lovely views over the bay. Visited the botanic gardens...

kandagal · kandagal

We went to dump point in Charters Towers on Wed. The rain was coming down so hard that us plus 5 caravans & 4 other M/Hs dcided to just stay there. Yesterday dawned fine so off we went heading north towards Emerald (our trip to Fletchers Creek has to be postponed as daughter at Westwood west of Rocky...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Pet friendly campervan hire (Preview) Hi there I have just joined this forum.I posted this in the pet section but thought I should post it in the general section as well I am thinking of doing a few short trips with my little foxy to see if travelling will suit us both :) I want to hire a campervan. Does anyone know of some companies that let you ta...	jenr	26	1739	05:21 PM Jul 17, 2012 by jenr
	Vet Bill - Ouch (Preview) Well we picked up our dog from the Vet Hospital this afternoon and are now over $1000 lighter in the bank account. Unfortunately, he has an enlarged heart so they can't fix him. He will be on heart treatment for the rest of his life. He is an 11 year old labrador so we don't know how much longer we will hav...	gypsy rover	13	1309	03:20 PM Jul 17, 2012 by Cupie
	here she is (Preview) well today was excitement plus we picked our new car up and its dreamy its so quiet to drive nothing like our nissan even though it was a good car too, but gees what a difference ,gotta get some nice new car seat covers next. weve been up to maroochydore in it already and its suprising when you are doing six...	glassies	23	1841	02:26 PM Jul 17, 2012 by _wombat_
	Pursueing our own life... (Preview) We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing. Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)	rockylizard	2	970	02:19 PM Jul 17, 2012 by gypsy rover
	prices; (Preview) Cardwell, small marine shop near the IGA for your gas refills, $17 for a 4.5kg. Dont bother at Ingham mitre 10.& thats the only one there. JC.	justcruisin01	2	917	04:03 AM Jul 17, 2012 by barrie
	Westwod (Preview) Hi all, We stopped briefly at Duaringa this morning to use dump point. Big area so still plenty of room there. We are now ar daughter's place at Westwood (just west of Rocky). Anyone travelling between Emerald & Rockhampton is welcome to call in. There is plenty of room; just send me a PM &...	kandagal	2	746	02:22 AM Jul 17, 2012 by kandagal
	Heading North (Preview) Hi all, will be heading north on monday, first night at Beerburrum near Glasshouse Mountains, with friends. Heading for Ayr, not sure which way I will go, coast or inland, will decide when I leave Beerburrum, Rod	spice	14	1139	12:42 AM Jul 17, 2012 by glassies
	Tow Vehicle (Preview) Hi All, Been awhile but looks like we may now have a buyer for our house and have been looking at what sort of towing vehicle to get. Anyone got any thoughts about the new Mitsh 2.5 GLX-R, also been looking at Nissan Pathfinders, and Toyota, our van will be 2865 kg loaded. Any thoughts would be appreciated...	uncle wombat	10	1517	06:11 PM Jul 16, 2012 by signwilson
	Wedge Island (Preview) HI Guys just spent a great couple of days with friends at wedge island WA that is not SA know you can drive in by car they are getting a lot of people through it really is a great piece of Australia, to anyone who has not been there before I would suggest a trip there you will not be disappionted the people are f...	Red Dog	6	1156	05:55 PM Jul 16, 2012 by Red Dog
	Take away the rain (Preview) We welcome all southerners to the north of Queensland but please when you leave to return south please take the cold weather and rain back with you.	gst	5	803	02:43 PM Jul 16, 2012 by gst
	help........ ( 1 2 ) (Preview) hi Cindy, i posted a photo in Show us yr rig and somehow got 2 pics can u remove one pls? thanks	valnrob	35	2205	04:40 AM Jul 16, 2012 by BohemianGypsy
	Wanna Know Where I've Been? (Preview) I've been to the Pilbara to the Cloud Break Mine and the Solomon Mine, both owned by Twiggy Forester of Fortescue Mining Corporation. My journey began at Broken Hill, and 6 days later we arrived at Capricorn Roadhouse. After delivering the job I returned to the roadhouse to catch up with domestic dut...	Cruising Granny	27	2703	03:56 AM Jul 16, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Heading South in November. (Preview) Going back down to Vic in November. Don't have to go down in Aug/Sept now. Managed to get out of that trip, thank goodness. Hope to take about a month and see all the interesting places I missed out on coming up to Qld in April. Hoping to meet up with others along the way. See you all out there in the playgroun...	Happywanderer	25	1110	02:38 AM Jul 16, 2012 by Happywanderer
	We have gone over to the other side...... (Preview) Just bought ourselves a Coaster motorhome. Won't pick it up for another week or two, but so pleased about it. Since 1998, the offroad caravan has enabled us to have so many brilliant travel and work experiences. It was so hard to sell it, earlier this year, but the reality was that the driver's hip repla...	wendyv	11	1367	09:40 PM Jul 15, 2012 by wendyv
	Mareeba & Rocky Creek (Preview) Well - now I dont know what to do. Was absolutely amazed at the number of nomads at the rodeo grounds and at Rocky Creek. HOW ON Earth do I get to find another nomad?????? I walked around the rodeo grounds for a while and decided that finding Briche's Roadstar would be a fluke for a start Will some of you sti...	spida	21	2383	05:27 PM Jul 15, 2012 by traveling bob
	finally bit the bullet (Preview) Well finally bit the bullet and have been on the road for 5 months now. Travelled fromAdelaide to Darwin with a fellow female friend of 30 slowly slowly years and what an adventure it had been met so many wonderful characters along the way and loving every minute of it. Currently in the top end working fo...	Cee	4	907	08:02 PM Jul 14, 2012 by snap1946
	Lesson for today! (Preview) Headed to Lake Tinaroo today from Ingham - Bruce HWY. Followed the navman and turned at Gordonvale as instructed. WOW- what a road. 2nd gear most of the way up to the top, heaps of stops for road works which meant hand brake starts on slopes.... Unless you love stress in your life do not take a caravan ove...	spida	13	1231	01:08 AM Jul 15, 2012 by Beth54
	Sometimes there's not much ya can do...... (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/national/driver-escapes-serious-injury-after-ute-plouhs-into-back-of-caravan-on-warrego-highway/story-fndo4ckr-1226425614561?from=public_js	rockylizard	5	1103	10:30 PM Jul 14, 2012 by _wombat_
	Great day in Townsville (Preview) I had a lovely day sightseeing today. Although we had never met before Gypsy Rover (Chris) picked me and my little dog up this morning and took us for a lovely tour of Townsville. Drove up to Castle Hill which overlooks the city. A bit cloudy but lovely views over the bay. Visited the botanic gardens...	Janno	9	1066	09:53 PM Jul 14, 2012 by ken thomas
	More Trials & Tribulations (Preview) We went to dump point in Charters Towers on Wed. The rain was coming down so hard that us plus 5 caravans & 4 other M/Hs dcided to just stay there. Yesterday dawned fine so off we went heading north towards Emerald (our trip to Fletchers Creek has to be postponed as daughter at Westwood west of Rocky...	kandagal	8	1139	09:18 PM Jul 14, 2012 by justcruisin01
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