The Grey Nomads - General

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

wooohoooo!!!! post number 500 done...... watches transformation!!!!! *grin*

Dreamcaster51 · Dreamcaster51

Well finally got the all clear on Fae today so we are off south in the morning. First stop around Innisfail, don't have to go far first day, or second etc. Down to Prosserpine for some talks then onward. Will probably do the Great Ocean rd this trip, haven't been there for 28 yrs. Wonder how many apostles...

jimbo · jimbo

Gee! These Happy Hours are Great....I actually got too dance with a Beautiful young looking Grey Nomad .....Tess! To Johno's Music ( Put your sweet Lips a Little closer to the Phone) Then again I'v had a couple of reds ( Dust Free) Thanks Marj........Michael Took over and danced to the Rest of T...

Beth54 · Beth54

This was an email sent to me, but I thought it was interesting reading anyway. Chinese numerology and Feng Shui for 2011 This year we are going to experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11, and that's not all; Take the last two digits of the year you were born and the age you wil...

Nicholstones · Nicholstones

Had a pig rush out at us on the Bruce Hwy just south of Townsville yesterday. Not fully grown thank heavens, but not a baby either, sort of a teenaged pig. It suddenly appeared from the bushes on the other side of the road and charged straight at us, there was absolutely nothing I could do to avoid it, espec...

pauline · pauline

So I thought I would change My avatar to a picture of my son just for today, hope everyone who has a bet today backs a winner.....

Dave83 · Dave83

After all the fun I've been having decking out mother dearest's Coaster, I have some grand yet vague plans to deck out my own small van to be able to be used for the odd week away here and there. I have enjoyed hearing the stories of fun, drinks, and general comraderie among the people here on the forum.......

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

beautiful gardens, gallery and food near Armadaleabout 2-3 k's west of Roleystone (Armadale) along the Brookton Hwy is a beautiful tea garden/gallery "Miaflora". Beautiful garden setting with roses, weeping trees, elms and birches and amazing original sculptures, garden ornamen...

animalcarer · animalcarer

BOAT ESKY, Dimensions: 920 long 480 wide 500 high wall thickness 35 wooden construction, fibreglass over foam inner. Still useful, for camping , or whatever.

AmandaJayne · AmandaJayne

Thought I would show you our old set up we used for our trips.... I think the coaster will be more roomy but somehow I see me missing my car.. it took minutes to set up camp or get ready to take off... is an AWD altho it has a 4wd badge in the back... we had it lifted as far as we could for more clearence.. got one of...

chris & terry · chris & terry

are there any GNs out there who house sit? If so who are you regestered with? What are your experiences? Which agencies have a not so good reputation/ outcomes & should be bypassed? What recommendations can you make? Thanks, terry

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

I have decided to post this here rather than in the tech section as all need to know; RE: new motor homes/ vans & trucks etc; Transmissions; manual shift or auto shift; After several conversations during this trip with the owners of such vehicles, it is obvious that people do not understand the fun...

jimbo · jimbo

I am starting too hate these bloody Trail Bikes...It'sbeen Okay for awhile...But Now one of the pricks put dust in my Red after our Happy Hour at Jimmy's (Just Cruising) Who is Not fifty Meters away

Ma · Ma

We are in the middle of the biggest storm we have had this year so far. The rain is almost horizontal and coming down in buckets. Thunder but no lightning yet. Think the temperature dropped 10 degrees in a matter of minutes It's heading north so look out Nowra and beyond.

_wombat_ · _wombat_

some Qantas shares ?

Dave83 · Dave83

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone would have any advice about the best Jack to buy for a Toyota Coaster. Felicia the Coaster is one of the older 1977 models, and has pretty high ground clearance compared to some of the newer models. I would prefer to steer away from having to try and find a few planks of timb...

mr ed · mr ed

Hi Everyone, We are close to choosing our new van, in order to save space we are looking at a shower/toilet combo, adding on a ensuite it just makes the van longer and heavier it seems. Has anyone had any problems with this ? We seem to be going round in circles with choosing a van.... Regards Ed

the rocket · the rocket

Hi Everyone, Has anyone stayed at the Woodford showgrounds. if so, is their hot water, electricity and is there privacy at night with the gates closed from the road? Hi ma, thanks for asking. It is Queensland, north of Brisbane and west of Caboolture. rocket n strop. -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 30...

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

This might not be the right board for this question. But Ill go anyway. Whilst my other half and I arent quite ready for retirement yet, weve been actively discussing it for ages and financially planning it in the hopes of being fully funded retires. We often go out to this small country town that we ju...

DeBe · DeBe

Im not too woried about my Generators voltage now. Check this out we had just over 300V on our mains for over a hour before i decided to check it, after the wife says there was poping noises by the computer & a bad smell. We now have every apliance in the house that has a SMPS in it is burnt out & one fri...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Post number 500 (Preview) wooohoooo!!!! post number 500 done...... watches transformation!!!!! grin	AmandaJayne	9	743	05:57 PM Nov 3, 2011 by JRH
	Off in the Morning (Preview) Well finally got the all clear on Fae today so we are off south in the morning. First stop around Innisfail, don't have to go far first day, or second etc. Down to Prosserpine for some talks then onward. Will probably do the Great Ocean rd this trip, haven't been there for 28 yrs. Wonder how many apostles...	Dreamcaster51	8	642	04:31 PM Nov 3, 2011 by Dreamcaster51
	Getting to Love Happy Hour ( GReens Lake) (Preview) Gee! These Happy Hours are Great....I actually got too dance with a Beautiful young looking Grey Nomad .....Tess! To Johno's Music ( Put your sweet Lips a Little closer to the Phone) Then again I'v had a couple of reds ( Dust Free) Thanks Marj........Michael Took over and danced to the Rest of T...	jimbo	10	791	06:44 AM Nov 4, 2011 by Evie n Rhys
	11/11/11 Chinese Numerology (Preview) This was an email sent to me, but I thought it was interesting reading anyway. Chinese numerology and Feng Shui for 2011 This year we are going to experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11, and that's not all; Take the last two digits of the year you were born and the age you wil...	Beth54	1	1636	09:09 PM Nov 4, 2011 by aussietraveller
	Suicidal Pig (Preview) Had a pig rush out at us on the Bruce Hwy just south of Townsville yesterday. Not fully grown thank heavens, but not a baby either, sort of a teenaged pig. It suddenly appeared from the bushes on the other side of the road and charged straight at us, there was absolutely nothing I could do to avoid it, espec...	Nicholstones	28	984	06:14 PM Nov 3, 2011 by Vic
	It's Cup Day (Preview) So I thought I would change My avatar to a picture of my son just for today, hope everyone who has a bet today backs a winner.....	pauline	9	614	07:14 AM Nov 2, 2011 by glassies
	Concerned (Preview) After all the fun I've been having decking out mother dearest's Coaster, I have some grand yet vague plans to deck out my own small van to be able to be used for the odd week away here and there. I have enjoyed hearing the stories of fun, drinks, and general comraderie among the people here on the forum.......	Dave83	14	1552	11:10 PM Nov 1, 2011 by Dave83
	Beautiful gardens, gallery and food near Armadale WA (Preview) beautiful gardens, gallery and food near Armadaleabout 2-3 k's west of Roleystone (Armadale) along the Brookton Hwy is a beautiful tea garden/gallery "Miaflora". Beautiful garden setting with roses, weeping trees, elms and birches and amazing original sculptures, garden ornamen...	villatranquilla	4	647	05:34 PM Oct 31, 2011 by Vic
	FREE TO A NOMAD HOME (Preview) BOAT ESKY, Dimensions: 920 long 480 wide 500 high wall thickness 35 wooden construction, fibreglass over foam inner. Still useful, for camping , or whatever.	animalcarer	6	877	01:28 PM Oct 31, 2011 by bill12
	Our old set up (Preview) Thought I would show you our old set up we used for our trips.... I think the coaster will be more roomy but somehow I see me missing my car.. it took minutes to set up camp or get ready to take off... is an AWD altho it has a 4wd badge in the back... we had it lifted as far as we could for more clearence.. got one of...	AmandaJayne	9	983	08:34 PM Nov 1, 2011 by Sheba
	anybody house sitting? (Preview) are there any GNs out there who house sit? If so who are you regestered with? What are your experiences? Which agencies have a not so good reputation/ outcomes & should be bypassed? What recommendations can you make? Thanks, terry	chris & terry	20	5753	11:12 PM Jan 14, 2015 by Trapper
	Manual come auto;; (Preview) I have decided to post this here rather than in the tech section as all need to know; RE: new motor homes/ vans & trucks etc; Transmissions; manual shift or auto shift; After several conversations during this trip with the owners of such vehicles, it is obvious that people do not understand the fun...	justcruisin01	28	1574	09:59 AM Nov 1, 2011 by justcruisin01
	Trail Bikes ( Greens Lake) (Preview) I am starting too hate these bloody Trail Bikes...It'sbeen Okay for awhile...But Now one of the pricks put dust in my Red after our Happy Hour at Jimmy's (Just Cruising) Who is Not fifty Meters away	jimbo	25	1340	07:38 PM Nov 3, 2011 by Esmeralda
	STORM!! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We are in the middle of the biggest storm we have had this year so far. The rain is almost horizontal and coming down in buckets. Thunder but no lightning yet. Think the temperature dropped 10 degrees in a matter of minutes It's heading north so look out Nowra and beyond.	Ma	30	1599	08:16 PM Nov 1, 2011 by goinsoon
	Anybody want to buy (Preview) some Qantas shares ?	_wombat_	11	845	06:54 PM Oct 30, 2011 by jimricho
	Jack for Toyota Coaster (Preview) Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone would have any advice about the best Jack to buy for a Toyota Coaster. Felicia the Coaster is one of the older 1977 models, and has pretty high ground clearance compared to some of the newer models. I would prefer to steer away from having to try and find a few planks of timb...	Dave83	13	3016	10:44 PM Nov 1, 2011 by blaze
	combo shower/toilet or not ?? (Preview) Hi Everyone, We are close to choosing our new van, in order to save space we are looking at a shower/toilet combo, adding on a ensuite it just makes the van longer and heavier it seems. Has anyone had any problems with this ? We seem to be going round in circles with choosing a van.... Regards Ed	mr ed	19	5002	08:53 AM Nov 2, 2011 by Galahs
	woodford showgrounds (Preview) Hi Everyone, Has anyone stayed at the Woodford showgrounds. if so, is their hot water, electricity and is there privacy at night with the gates closed from the road? Hi ma, thanks for asking. It is Queensland, north of Brisbane and west of Caboolture. rocket n strop. -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 30...	the rocket	2	527	05:31 PM Oct 30, 2011 by Mick17
	Retirement property (Preview) This might not be the right board for this question. But Ill go anyway. Whilst my other half and I arent quite ready for retirement yet, weve been actively discussing it for ages and financially planning it in the hopes of being fully funded retires. We often go out to this small country town that we ju...	gordon_adl	16	1169	07:34 AM Nov 2, 2011 by glassies
	Mains power (Preview) Im not too woried about my Generators voltage now. Check this out we had just over 300V on our mains for over a hour before i decided to check it, after the wife says there was poping noises by the computer & a bad smell. We now have every apliance in the house that has a SMPS in it is burnt out & one fri...	DeBe	12	897	12:43 PM Nov 11, 2011 by beiffe
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