The Grey Nomads - General

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

It is with shock I have just found out Elle has passed away from cancer. I am not sure if anyone else here knows this. She had privately told me she was suffering an aggressive form of lung cancer and was going through chemo and radiation. I hadn't heard anything for a while. Until today on another forum it...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Last night we stayed at a free camp, Qld 622 Cecil Plains , a great camp site. There was one other motor home along side us so as you do we invited them to share happy hour with us to which the accepted. They hadn't even set up their chairs when a small car drove in & parked right in front of where we were si...

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Planning a jaunt to warmer climes, and wondering if anyone has stayed at this small park on the Mclean River. I like the look of it on Badgers, and would be interested in other opinions if you have any. I like to park near the water, and if I can thrown in a line and catch tea, all the better.

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I had the pleasure of spending a wonderful couple of hours getting to know GertyDancer and Mr D today. Thank you so much for coming over for a drive and spending that time with me at the cafe (the only one in town) We got on like a house on fire, like we had been best friends forever. Hoping Gerty will put up th...

kandagal · kandagal

We are now at the boat ramp at Cormarty Creek (Giru, Qld) Early this morning my chauffeur lent his towing strap to a fisherman so they could tow a car that had a flat battery. in return they gave him a nice crab (already cooked). Now a gent in a motorhome here has just given him a salmon he caught. We'll ea...

Dougwe · Dougwe

After a quick dash outside and up on top of the four steps, step ladder I put up the outside antenna for my wireless Broadband on top of the Avan Camper,all is now ok after a very slow connection indeed.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Currently in Port Augusta and over the next couple of weeks or so will be heading into WA via Nullabor. I am aware there are 'strict' quarantine requirements. However, despite trolling the web, I have not been able to find a list of any 'allowed' fruit/veges. The Quarantine Website states -...

pws25 · pws25

Hello I just arrived United Kingdom and I need your help cause I am in a problem now. Can I get a loan of 2,000 Dollars? You'll have it as soon as I get home next week. I was attacked and my bank card was stolen, I can't access the ATM as planned. I'll appreciate what you can Afford if not all. Please I am really...

dropbear68 · dropbear68

My bus will have a dual battery system, one for the engine the other to run the various 12v components I have, i can wire this easily so it will charge either batt once mobile, but when were stationary for long stop up Im thinking about a solar panel to keep the batts topped up, anyone able to hit me with some...

tonyd · tonyd

This may be good news to Crusing Granny if she's looking for road escort work, but a warning to others! Piece in The Australian today about the number of huge loads being trucked along roads in the north of WA becos of the mining boom. One example they gave was that there was probably going to be at least...

the rocket · the rocket

Does anyone know if there is anywhere to stay in Cooran, Qld.

barrie · barrie

Just been speaking to some Motor homers who have just returned from Tassie and they were not happy at paying $18 for a bit of dirt with no facilities at all. Another couple have told me that getting passage home can be a problem as the ferries are now putting frieght first. What is the status for free cami...

the rocket · the rocket

Just enquired about this one. About an hour our of Brisbane. $5 per night. need to be self contained. no showers, no toilets. 178 Dunns Avenue, Harrisville. anyone been there?

pricey43 · pricey43

Had some spare time today. Could have done the ironing but decided to try making my own Hose Bag. Didn't turn out too bad..

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

This may be of interest to some, check it out.JC. Have a look at this old wooden Church in Southwest Poland .Use the pointers to look all the way round the church and up and down. It's incredible!Best viewed full screen. Zoom in to get details. http://www.dsu.swidnica.pl/spacery_wirtualne/kpg...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

Hylda just got in touch with AAMI (who she has used for years) to get comprehensive insurance for her little 2000 Toyota Corolla & ended up paying a massive $1242 for the year. When I found out it sent me into shock. Even my Landcruiser is way below that figure. Since we got back to Grafton &, up un...

kandagal · kandagal

We are in Home Hill & just had a great Sunday roast - pork at one of the local pubs. A really nice meal & what a good deal

gst · gst

Well just had a talk with my tyre man about new tyres I been running coopers ATRS and have over 80000 ks and still have a couple thousand more left but will change them as i want to do a solo trip for a few days just to give the van a run so I going to try the new coopers.

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

I bet you've wondered where I've been.. the kids have kept us megga busy these past few months, we've even finnished almost all the house.. the lounge room we're leaving for them to do, everything is there for them just the work needs to be done... I think they can manage. The bus is packed and ready to go a...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, does anyone know the approximate cost of an electric fridge for the van? Can we use a household one? Thanks. Rocket n strop Thanks. Rocket n Strop

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Elle on Wheels passed away ( 1 2 ) (Preview) It is with shock I have just found out Elle has passed away from cancer. I am not sure if anyone else here knows this. She had privately told me she was suffering an aggressive form of lung cancer and was going through chemo and radiation. I hadn't heard anything for a while. Until today on another forum it...	Happywanderer	58	7016	04:11 AM Apr 21, 2012 by Lynnie
	BUSH CHARACTOR; (Preview) Last night we stayed at a free camp, Qld 622 Cecil Plains , a great camp site. There was one other motor home along side us so as you do we invited them to share happy hour with us to which the accepted. They hadn't even set up their chairs when a small car drove in & parked right in front of where we were si...	justcruisin01	14	1058	02:54 AM Apr 21, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Fishing Haven, Palmers Island near Yamba (Preview) Planning a jaunt to warmer climes, and wondering if anyone has stayed at this small park on the Mclean River. I like the look of it on Badgers, and would be interested in other opinions if you have any. I like to park near the water, and if I can thrown in a line and catch tea, all the better.	Rip and Rosie	5	1151	02:44 AM Apr 21, 2012 by Dunmowin
	I Love Meeting Grey Nomads. (Preview) I had the pleasure of spending a wonderful couple of hours getting to know GertyDancer and Mr D today. Thank you so much for coming over for a drive and spending that time with me at the cafe (the only one in town) We got on like a house on fire, like we had been best friends forever. Hoping Gerty will put up th...	Happywanderer	21	1367	01:17 AM Apr 21, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Fishy Tale (Preview) We are now at the boat ramp at Cormarty Creek (Giru, Qld) Early this morning my chauffeur lent his towing strap to a fisherman so they could tow a car that had a flat battery. in return they gave him a nice crab (already cooked). Now a gent in a motorhome here has just given him a salmon he caught. We'll ea...	kandagal	1	690	12:42 AM Apr 21, 2012 by Sheba
	Wireless Broadband hick up (Preview) After a quick dash outside and up on top of the four steps, step ladder I put up the outside antenna for my wireless Broadband on top of the Avan Camper,all is now ok after a very slow connection indeed.	Dougwe	16	1160	07:13 PM Apr 20, 2012 by Happywanderer
	SA into WA Quarantine Restrictions ? (Preview) Gday... Currently in Port Augusta and over the next couple of weeks or so will be heading into WA via Nullabor. I am aware there are 'strict' quarantine requirements. However, despite trolling the web, I have not been able to find a list of any 'allowed' fruit/veges. The Quarantine Website states -...	rockylizard	27	11460	05:48 PM Apr 20, 2012 by donnybabes
	be warned! a scam [again ] just received today... (Preview) Hello I just arrived United Kingdom and I need your help cause I am in a problem now. Can I get a loan of 2,000 Dollars? You'll have it as soon as I get home next week. I was attacked and my bank card was stolen, I can't access the ATM as planned. I'll appreciate what you can Afford if not all. Please I am really...	pws25	22	1176	05:19 PM Apr 20, 2012 by jack biggles
	Whos the guru on all things solar? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My bus will have a dual battery system, one for the engine the other to run the various 12v components I have, i can wire this easily so it will charge either batt once mobile, but when were stationary for long stop up Im thinking about a solar panel to keep the batts topped up, anyone able to hit me with some...	dropbear68	45	2971	04:59 PM Apr 20, 2012 by jack biggles
	Big loads on roads (Preview) This may be good news to Crusing Granny if she's looking for road escort work, but a warning to others! Piece in The Australian today about the number of huge loads being trucked along roads in the north of WA becos of the mining boom. One example they gave was that there was probably going to be at least...	tonyd	7	1630	01:48 AM Apr 20, 2012 by Happywanderer
	COORAN, queensland (Preview) Does anyone know if there is anywhere to stay in Cooran, Qld.	the rocket	4	736	01:11 AM Apr 20, 2012 by the rocket
	TASSIE,What's the go ?? (Preview) Just been speaking to some Motor homers who have just returned from Tassie and they were not happy at paying $18 for a bit of dirt with no facilities at all. Another couple have told me that getting passage home can be a problem as the ferries are now putting frieght first. What is the status for free cami...	barrie	20	1441	10:02 PM Apr 19, 2012 by neilnruth
	NORMANBY WINERY. Harrisville. Qld (Preview) Just enquired about this one. About an hour our of Brisbane. $5 per night. need to be self contained. no showers, no toilets. 178 Dunns Avenue, Harrisville. anyone been there?	the rocket	5	948	10:30 PM Apr 18, 2012 by Cupie
	D.I.Y Hose Bag (Preview) Had some spare time today. Could have done the ironing but decided to try making my own Hose Bag. Didn't turn out too bad..	pricey43	18	4009	02:52 AM Apr 19, 2012 by Happywanderer
	WOODEN POLISH CHURCH; (Preview) This may be of interest to some, check it out.JC. *Have a look at this old wooden Church in Southwest Poland .Use the pointers to look all the way round the church and up and down. It's incredible!Best viewed full screen. Zoom in to get details.* http://www.dsu.swidnica.pl/spacery_wirtualne/kpg...	justcruisin01	3	1699	02:42 AM Apr 19, 2012 by Beth54
	Insurance rippoff (Preview) Hylda just got in touch with AAMI (who she has used for years) to get comprehensive insurance for her little 2000 Toyota Corolla & ended up paying a massive $1242 for the year. When I found out it sent me into shock. Even my Landcruiser is way below that figure. Since we got back to Grafton &, up un...	Hylda&Jon	18	1570	12:22 AM Apr 19, 2012 by Hylda&Jon
	Meal Deal (Preview) We are in Home Hill & just had a great Sunday roast - pork at one of the local pubs. A really nice meal & what a good deal	kandagal	14	1300	09:26 PM Apr 18, 2012 by brickies
	tyres (Preview) Well just had a talk with my tyre man about new tyres I been running coopers ATRS and have over 80000 ks and still have a couple thousand more left but will change them as i want to do a solo trip for a few days just to give the van a run so I going to try the new coopers.	gst	2	710	07:42 PM Apr 18, 2012 by gst
	We're on our way this week... wednesday is the day (Preview) I bet you've wondered where I've been.. the kids have kept us megga busy these past few months, we've even finnished almost all the house.. the lounge room we're leaving for them to do, everything is there for them just the work needs to be done... I think they can manage. The bus is packed and ready to go a...	AmandaJayne	10	845	07:32 PM Apr 18, 2012 by scotia59
	new fridge (Preview) Hi Everyone, does anyone know the approximate cost of an electric fridge for the van? Can we use a household one? Thanks. Rocket n strop Thanks. Rocket n Strop	the rocket	7	1472	03:04 PM Apr 18, 2012 by beiffe
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