The Grey Nomads - General

pauline · pauline

I have just updated to 4G from telstra turbo 3G, does seem a fair bit quicker and got a good deal........because I have home phone and mobile with Telstra I get this for 29.95 a month for 4 GB, with the pre paid one it was costing $50 a month for 3GB, and when we get on the road and cancel home phone they can't ta...

ChiChi1 · ChiChi1

"That is the warning from a group of Melbourne researchers who have discovered that a full bladder can be as distracting to a driver as major sleep deprivation or drinking alcohol According to Caulfield Hospitals aged psychiatry research coordinator Dr Matthew Lewis, a full bladder has a neg...

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

We are still looking for a 'down-size" type home, and are considering one where we will be able to park the caravan in the front yard while we are home. It would need a cover... any recommendations or warnings on types of cover, please? How do you prevent moisture build-up underneath? Thanks...

Vic · Vic

What is the go with shipping containers, say if you want to buy a used one for storing stuff at home or if you want to move etc. If getting moved, do some company's supply these for your stuff for removal or later storage? I saw a house near me today with one out the front, I think they may be moving? Thanks

glassies · glassies

Well guys yes it seems the melanoma has reared its ugly head again and i do now know i have secondary melanoma, from here we go to royal brisbane for a P.E.T scan of my whole body to make sure its not anywhere else for starters. Then i shall be booked into nambour hospital again when im not so sure, but i have...

grumpy-j · grumpy-j

UHF CB RADIO CHANNEL ALLOCATION Channel:Frequency: Use:Channel Spacing: Channel 1 476.4250 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output 12.5 KHz Channel 2 476.4500 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output 12.5 KHz Channel 3 476.4750 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output12.5 KHz Cha...

Beth54 · Beth54

I was in the queue at my local shopping centre, and did a double take at the lady in front of me. 'Lynette?' Yes, it was our very own AnimalCarer. Lovely lady, as we all knew she'd be. There you go Lynette, I've changed my avatar. I had the advantage, you see, because I knew what she looked like. -- Edited by B...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Hi all, Has anyone stayed at the Sheralee Tourist Park, Rockdale. Sydney.NSW Can't seem to find much information on this park. Cheers

pauline · pauline

to learn how to do this...........don't know if it will work

Beth54 · Beth54

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-08/20111208-alligator-river-truck-rescue/3719902?section=nt

Jack Mac · Jack Mac

Any nomads in the Bundaberg, Gin Gin region. New to this so not sure if this is an appropriate post.

aroundthetraps · aroundthetraps

Just letting travellers know that the free camp with power at Leyburn that has been used regulary in the past........the power has been turned off indefinately. We were there for couple days late Nov when the Council came with electricians, disconnected the power, threw everyones power lead on the...

jimbo · jimbo

Did anybody else read that disgsting the ACCCC report about the fuel Hikes...Makes me believe that we are taken for a huge ride.they have the cheek to say that the oil companies are fair and honest and there is no rigging....Hahaha They think we believe in the tooth fairy still..."You know what...

Boroma577 · Boroma577

My PM notifications are not working again....still showing that I have new messages when I do not.

jonathan · jonathan

well .. another road stop closes .. Quite a few of us are familiar with the effort put forward by these folk to get their new establishment going, but have have had to battle the powers that be to to try to get some satisfaction .. I wonder what the full story is ........ ? -- Edited by jonathan on Friday 9th o...

grumpy-j · grumpy-j

I was in both Rays Outdoors & BCF yesterday and they were both selling premixed damper packets for $11.95. I thought damper was poor mans bread but obviously not at that price. I'll be taking Aldi bread with me @ $0.99 cents a loaf and my own damper ingredients when I next go bush. Cheers, John ...

goinsoon · goinsoon

Our granddaughter has just been selected for the Army gap year programme, she has to report 16th Jan and go to Kapooka for her recruit training. Apparently there were only 100 or so selected from all over australia for the 2012 intake. Twelve months in the army, will give the financial backing for her f...

Beth54 · Beth54

Sadly, I seem to have to look up the dictionary a lot these days. And I seem to get dislexic at night.

Please tell me I'm not the only one.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

On reading Grumpy's post on free camping it has promted me to re-post this poem for the benifit of the new members.

pauline · pauline

Thanks Cindy my PM notification has been cleared up, once again thankyou...........

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	3G to 4G ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have just updated to 4G from telstra turbo 3G, does seem a fair bit quicker and got a good deal........because I have home phone and mobile with Telstra I get this for 29.95 a month for 4 GB, with the pre paid one it was costing $50 a month for 3GB, and when we get on the road and cancel home phone they can't ta...	pauline	35	1810	06:17 PM Dec 10, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Going on a long car journey? Ensure you take a pee ( 1 2 ) (Preview) "That is the warning from a group of Melbourne researchers who have discovered that a full bladder can be as distracting to a driver as major sleep deprivation or drinking alcohol According to Caulfield Hospitals aged psychiatry research coordinator Dr Matthew Lewis, a full bladder has a neg...	ChiChi1	53	2191	01:29 PM Dec 10, 2011 by Ma
	Caravan covers (Preview) We are still looking for a 'down-size" type home, and are considering one where we will be able to park the caravan in the front yard while we are home. It would need a cover... any recommendations or warnings on types of cover, please? How do you prevent moisture build-up underneath? Thanks...	Gerty Dancer	16	13552	12:36 PM Dec 10, 2011 by JRH
	Shipping Containers ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What is the go with shipping containers, say if you want to buy a used one for storing stuff at home or if you want to move etc. If getting moved, do some company's supply these for your stuff for removal or later storage? I saw a house near me today with one out the front, I think they may be moving? Thanks	Vic	31	2265	11:39 AM Dec 10, 2011 by Vic
	Finaly some news ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well guys yes it seems the melanoma has reared its ugly head again and i do now know i have secondary melanoma, from here we go to royal brisbane for a P.E.T scan of my whole body to make sure its not anywhere else for starters. Then i shall be booked into nambour hospital again when im not so sure, but i have...	glassies	38	2258	09:19 PM Dec 9, 2011 by Travel Bug
	Handy guide for those travelling using UHF ( 1 2 ) UHF CB RADIO CHANNEL ALLOCATION. (Preview) UHF CB RADIO CHANNEL ALLOCATION Channel:Frequency: Use:Channel Spacing: Channel 1 476.4250 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output 12.5 KHz Channel 2 476.4500 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output 12.5 KHz Channel 3 476.4750 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output12.5 KHz Cha...	grumpy-j	38	13374	05:20 PM Dec 9, 2011 by Happywanderer
	I met a nomad today. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I was in the queue at my local shopping centre, and did a double take at the lady in front of me. 'Lynette?' Yes, it was our very own AnimalCarer. Lovely lady, as we all knew she'd be. There you go Lynette, I've changed my avatar. I had the advantage, you see, because I knew what she looked like. -- Edited by B...	Beth54	32	1535	04:34 PM Dec 9, 2011 by Travel Bug
	sheralee tourist park,rockdale,sydney,nsw (Preview) Hi all, Has anyone stayed at the Sheralee Tourist Park, Rockdale. Sydney.NSW Can't seem to find much information on this park. Cheers	goldcoaster	4	3464	02:30 PM Dec 9, 2011 by goldcoaster
	I am trying ( 1 2 ) (Preview) to learn how to do this...........don't know if it will work	pauline	36	1440	02:30 PM Dec 9, 2011 by _wombat_
	River rescue (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-08/20111208-alligator-river-truck-rescue/3719902?section=nt	Beth54	7	769	02:24 PM Dec 9, 2011 by bill12
	GIN GIN (Preview) Any nomads in the Bundaberg, Gin Gin region. New to this so not sure if this is an appropriate post.	Jack Mac	8	823	01:22 PM Dec 9, 2011 by Beth54
	Power All Gone ...! (Preview) Just letting travellers know that the free camp with power at Leyburn that has been used regulary in the past........the power has been turned off indefinately. We were there for couple days late Nov when the Council came with electricians, disconnected the power, threw everyones power lead on the...	aroundthetraps	14	1257	01:04 PM Dec 9, 2011 by sandsmere
	ACCC (Preview) Did anybody else read that disgsting the ACCCC report about the fuel Hikes...Makes me believe that we are taken for a huge ride.they have the cheek to say that the oil companies are fair and honest and there is no rigging....Hahaha They think we believe in the tooth fairy still..."You know what...	jimbo	11	914	10:58 AM Dec 9, 2011 by 03_troopy
	PM notifications again (Preview) My PM notifications are not working again....still showing that I have new messages when I do not.	Boroma577	21	959	10:08 AM Dec 9, 2011 by Clare46
	* GREY GUMS CLOSED .. OPENED AGAIN .. little man wins !! (Preview) well .. another road stop closes .. Quite a few of us are familiar with the effort put forward by these folk to get their new establishment going, but have have had to battle the powers that be to to try to get some satisfaction .. I wonder what the full story is ........ ?** -- Edited by jonathan on Friday 9th o...	jonathan	16	1273	04:33 AM Dec 9, 2011 by jonathan
	Damper goes up market. (Preview) I was in both Rays Outdoors & BCF yesterday and they were both selling premixed damper packets for $11.95. I thought damper was poor mans bread but obviously not at that price. I'll be taking Aldi bread with me @ $0.99 cents a loaf and my own damper ingredients when I next go bush. Cheers, John ...	grumpy-j	23	2690	09:50 PM Dec 8, 2011 by Pam
	PROUD GRANDPARENTS (Preview) Our granddaughter has just been selected for the Army gap year programme, she has to report 16th Jan and go to Kapooka for her recruit training. Apparently there were only 100 or so selected from all over australia for the 2012 intake. Twelve months in the army, will give the financial backing for her f...	goinsoon	21	828	09:43 PM Dec 8, 2011 by goinsoon
	Have you forgotten how to spell? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Sadly, I seem to have to look up the dictionary a lot these days. And I seem to get dislexic at night. Please tell me I'm not the only one.	Beth54	31	1794	09:21 PM Dec 8, 2011 by Travel Bug
	ANOTHER REASON TO FREE CAMP ! (Preview) On reading Grumpy's post on free camping it has promted me to re-post this poem for the benifit of the new members.	justcruisin01	3	760	08:17 PM Dec 8, 2011 by goinsoon
	PM's (Preview) Thanks Cindy my PM notification has been cleared up, once again thankyou...........	pauline	11	844	08:13 PM Dec 8, 2011 by _wombat_
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