The Grey Nomads - General

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I don't think they are poisonous but can't they strangle things. My son in Biggenden arrived home tonight with the kids to find a 2 metre long python out the front of the house. The kids stayed in the car till he got rid of it. Scared it off to the neighbours who is away at the moment. He said there are heaps of...

Vic · Vic

For those who may be interested on the Anniversary of the Darwin Bombing; With 64 bombing raids on Darwin in WW2, there were more bombs dropped on Darwin than on Pearl Harbour. Other towns in WA and Queensland were also bombed, see the info on these further down the link; http://www.anzacday.org.au...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Yep, still having problems with this nett service so another new modem is comming, this one is to be turned off at any time. Catch up next week. JC.

blaze · blaze

Dont know if this is our wombat but was spotted in the northern suburbs of perth yesterday. Can only be descibed as rude, open displaying. I feel we do need some for of wombat controller (maybe a sharp knife).

Campfire · Campfire

Hi All, Thanks Grey Nomads site, this is where I found the Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach call for volunteers which I followed up - and now I've been here a week! I'm assisting the Hall's Curator to catalogue the thousands and thousands of photos, memorabillia etc that wonderful Australian's gi...

milo · milo

Well, after 8 years my litte Road Runner, the mazda 2 has gotten regoe'd again!! yay!! and now has just done 65000 k's, any ways i also booked to see Joe Satriani, my favorite guitarist of all time, who I've seen several times in sydney, but this time booked for canberra, as its much easier to get to tha...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

We recently had another landline outage due to consistant wet weather, this has happened four times in the last 12 mths. So reported as usual , they set up a forward of incomming calls to the mobile at their expense. This last time I requested mobile calls during this outage to be charged at landline rat...

Vic · Vic

I got this in an email, thought it was too good not to share;Recently I overheard a Father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the Father said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.' The daughter rep...

havingfun · havingfun

Can anyone help me with advice on caravan parks in the Karratha area. We will be going there in a week of so, and there seems to be a shortage of caravan parks. I would welcome any suggestions in the area.

Ma · Ma

Comments made in the year 1955!I'll tell you one thing, if thingskeep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $10.00Have you seen the new carscoming out next year? It won't be long before $2,000.00 will only buy a used one.Did you hear the post office is thinkin...

jules47 · jules47

Just had coffee with Brandt and Lorraine (Kiwias) - who have come to Boonah for a few days - showed them around town - introduced them to a couple of locals and the local butchers - they loved the butcher shop. Couple of lovely people - hope they enjoy their time in our wonderful country.

colsa · colsa

Hi, i have read all the comments on the steps most of which are quite good, but none would be of any use to me and i can't be the only one with leg dramas, weight dramas, etc etc. I am one of the lucky ones as my hubby is very handy with his hands and has made me what i reckon is the best set of steps. They have a remov...

Firefly · Firefly

Find the babies face in the coffee beans. There is more than one.

Esmeralda · Esmeralda

I really want to get some renovations done on my van. Today I went to a place nearby that sells caravan mattresses - it closed down yesterday. I can still order on line and have it delivered, but how will it feel?? I went to the place where my van has been for nearly six weeks to collect the quote I was told wo...

pricey43 · pricey43

Because we happen to be in Adelaide at the right time, we are heading off to it tomorrow to see if there is anything different. Not looking forward to the 34 deg. but it is supposed to be hotter for the next 3 days. Will give a report when we return. Anyone else heading to the show?

jimbo · jimbo

This is a reply I recieved from managment at said park Hi Jim, Thank you for your email regarding the management of Wilks Park as a resting point for caravans and RVs (dated 15 February 2012). The information you provided has been considered and highlighted some of the benefits of catering for the se...

Firefly · Firefly

See how you guys go with this quiz, makes you think hard.

http://www.oldjoeblack.0nyx.com/thinktst.htm

Beth54 · Beth54

What does everyone have? I'm thinking I'd like to get something more sturdy than the old fold out ones. Sis & Bil have a wooden set which he has glued non slips strips onto.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Back on line again, had no service since monday, think the rain & storms have caused probs with the tower. JC

cannylass · cannylass

We are considering a reverse mortgage instead of selling the house has any one done that.We do own the house , I dont know if any one dose it in our area just thinking about it

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	How dangerous are Pythons?? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I don't think they are poisonous but can't they strangle things. My son in Biggenden arrived home tonight with the kids to find a 2 metre long python out the front of the house. The kids stayed in the car till he got rid of it. Scared it off to the neighbours who is away at the moment. He said there are heaps of...	Happywanderer	33	2735	08:15 PM Feb 26, 2012 by jonathan
	Japanese Air Raids On Australia in WW2 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) For those who may be interested on the Anniversary of the Darwin Bombing; With 64 bombing raids on Darwin in WW2, there were more bombs dropped on Darwin than on Pearl Harbour. Other towns in WA and Queensland were also bombed, see the info on these further down the link; http://www.anzacday.org.au...	Vic	38	4513	06:58 PM Feb 26, 2012 by goinsoon
	ABOUT TO DISAPPEAR AGAIN; (Preview) Yep, still having problems with this nett service so another new modem is comming, this one is to be turned off at any time. Catch up next week. JC.	justcruisin01	4	762	05:42 PM Feb 26, 2012 by glassies
	No helping some wombats (Preview) Dont know if this is our wombat but was spotted in the northern suburbs of perth yesterday. Can only be descibed as rude, open displaying. I feel we do need some for of wombat controller (maybe a sharp knife).	blaze	8	912	04:59 AM Feb 26, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	I'm here volunteering at The Stockman's Hall of Fame in Longreach! (Preview) Hi All, Thanks Grey Nomads site, this is where I found the Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach call for volunteers which I followed up - and now I've been here a week! I'm assisting the Hall's Curator to catalogue the thousands and thousands of photos, memorabillia etc that wonderful Australian's gi...	Campfire	9	989	04:47 AM Feb 26, 2012 by Campfire
	Im happy... (Preview) Well, after 8 years my litte Road Runner, the mazda 2 has gotten regoe'd again!! yay!! and now has just done 65000 k's, any ways i also booked to see Joe Satriani, my favorite guitarist of all time, who I've seen several times in sydney, but this time booked for canberra, as its much easier to get to tha...	milo	18	1020	03:39 AM Feb 26, 2012 by Boroma577
	More Telstra, watch them; (Preview) We recently had another landline outage due to consistant wet weather, this has happened four times in the last 12 mths. So reported as usual , they set up a forward of incomming calls to the mobile at their expense. This last time I requested mobile calls during this outage to be charged at landline rat...	justcruisin01	18	1041	01:28 AM Feb 26, 2012 by JRH
	I wish you enough.... (Preview) I got this in an email, thought it was too good not to share;Recently I overheard a Father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the Father said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.' The daughter rep...	Vic	16	1153	10:34 PM Feb 25, 2012 by Vic
	Karratha Caravan Park (Preview) Can anyone help me with advice on caravan parks in the Karratha area. We will be going there in a week of so, and there seems to be a shortage of caravan parks. I would welcome any suggestions in the area.	havingfun	6	2267	09:17 PM Feb 25, 2012 by havingfun
	DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN..... (Preview) Comments made in the year 1955!I'll tell you one thing, if thingskeep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $10.00Have you seen the new carscoming out next year? It won't be long before $2,000.00 will only buy a used one.Did you hear the post office is thinkin...	Ma	23	1564	07:50 PM Feb 25, 2012 by Beth54
	Met two Grey Nomads (Preview) Just had coffee with Brandt and Lorraine (Kiwias) - who have come to Boonah for a few days - showed them around town - introduced them to a couple of locals and the local butchers - they loved the butcher shop. Couple of lovely people - hope they enjoy their time in our wonderful country.	jules47	10	946	06:51 PM Feb 25, 2012 by JRH
	The best set of steps. (Preview) Hi, i have read all the comments on the steps most of which are quite good, but none would be of any use to me and i can't be the only one with leg dramas, weight dramas, etc etc. I am one of the lucky ones as my hubby is very handy with his hands and has made me what i reckon is the best set of steps. They have a remov...	colsa	5	901	06:37 AM Feb 25, 2012 by colsa
	Another Sorta Puzzle ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Find the babies face in the coffee beans. There is more than one.	Firefly	35	1862	03:43 AM Feb 25, 2012 by Firefly
	My crappy day (Preview) I really want to get some renovations done on my van. Today I went to a place nearby that sells caravan mattresses - it closed down yesterday. I can still order on line and have it delivered, but how will it feel?? I went to the place where my van has been for nearly six weeks to collect the quote I was told wo...	Esmeralda	21	1232	02:50 AM Feb 25, 2012 by jules47
	Adelaide Caravan and Camping Show. (Preview) Because we happen to be in Adelaide at the right time, we are heading off to it tomorrow to see if there is anything different. Not looking forward to the 34 deg. but it is supposed to be hotter for the next 3 days. Will give a report when we return. Anyone else heading to the show?	pricey43	13	1288	06:20 PM Feb 24, 2012 by JRH
	Wilks park (Preview) This is a reply I recieved from managment at said park Hi Jim, Thank you for your email regarding the management of Wilks Park as a resting point for caravans and RVs (dated 15 February 2012). The information you provided has been considered and highlighted some of the benefits of catering for the se...	jimbo	7	916	06:19 PM Feb 24, 2012 by Ron and Shirley
	Try This Quiz ( 1 2 ) (Preview) See how you guys go with this quiz, makes you think hard. http://www.oldjoeblack.0nyx.com/thinktst.htm	Firefly	30	1699	07:36 PM Feb 24, 2012 by jandas fun
	Caravan steps ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What does everyone have? I'm thinking I'd like to get something more sturdy than the old fold out ones. Sis & Bil have a wooden set which he has glued non slips strips onto.	Beth54	33	25471	06:04 AM Feb 24, 2012 by cannylass
	Back again (Preview) Back on line again, had no service since monday, think the rain & storms have caused probs with the tower. JC	justcruisin01	6	620	05:41 AM Feb 24, 2012 by justcruisin01
	Reverse home loan ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are considering a reverse mortgage instead of selling the house has any one done that.We do own the house , I dont know if any one dose it in our area just thinking about it	cannylass	35	2913	05:00 AM Feb 24, 2012 by neilnruth
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