The Grey Nomads - General

glassies · glassies

ok guys been to see my doc as you all know its apparently stinks of melanoma, so now we go for pet scan 16th dec 7.45 royal brisbane hospital. then pre admin at nambour hospital, after that i should get a date for admission to hospital in nambour, expected stay 1 to 3 weeks due to the length of the cut ,they sh...

beachball57 · beachball57

like i said keep tring to be different,, i'm not as "large" as the photo might suggest it at was taken as i passed at 40 odd plus k's an hour along the beach but it was a great day anyway -- Edited by beachball57 on Friday 9th of December 2011 10:05:18 AM -- Edited by beachball57 on Friday 9th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I had a seniors moment yesterday, I was taken by car to drive a bus full of young uns, turned the power switch on opened the door and whent to put the key in, oooops, forgot the key didn't I. You don't need a key to turn the power switch on as it is outside and when on, the door opens for you. I spent the next hour i...

piggy · piggy

Does anybody know where I can buy a Grey Nomad book aroud the Thornlie area of Perth?

old briney · old briney

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Queensland's north-west, as heavy rains and lightning move inland. The bureau says remote locations including Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Camooweal, Dajarra Hotel, Duchess Hotel, Kamilaroi Station, Riversleigh S...

extreme potato · extreme potato

Hello Everyone. I am about to start on my first long trip (at the end of January). I read a lot and spend time on the computer and iPad but think I should branch out a bit. What do you all do to fill in the hours you are in camp and on the road? Monica

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

But I am heading off soon. There's always something to cause a holdup. First I got blisters under my feet after walking the campaspe Esplanade with my daughter at beginning of week. Couldn't get shoes on for a couple of days. Then the element in my oven blew Wednesday night and had to wait for electrici...

old briney · old briney

Three more natural disaster zones have been declared in northern NSW after heavy rain and flooding. The communities of Uralla, Guyra and Glen Innes Severn were heavily impacted by the recent storms and flooding, NSW Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher said. "I am declaring these...

jonathan · jonathan

FYI .. Cindy and group .. still having notification problems .. now also unable to reply to some private messages using the new modified format .. only way around that is for me to start a new private message to the same person . Jon

Vic · Vic

the Bigpond Email server is down in my area (Perth inner north suburbs) been down since yesterday afternoon, last night and this morning. Can still access internet (eg; GN) but that did go down for awhile last night too. When I rang Telstra Tech support they had a recorded message to say they had probl...

Beth54 · Beth54

What food just has to be on your Christmas table? Mine has to have the plum pud. Even though I don't eat it, it reminds me of Mum. Being the sweet tooth that I am, mine has to be a really good fruit salad, with jelly and ice cream. There are always lots of desserts, but these are my faves.

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	PET scan set for date (Preview) ok guys been to see my doc as you all know its apparently stinks of melanoma, so now we go for pet scan 16th dec 7.45 royal brisbane hospital. then pre admin at nambour hospital, after that i should get a date for admission to hospital in nambour, expected stay 1 to 3 weeks due to the length of the cut ,they sh...	glassies	25	1530	09:02 PM Dec 11, 2011 by Mergatroy
	land sailing (Preview) like i said keep tring to be different,, i'm not as "large" as the photo might suggest it at was taken as i passed at 40 odd plus k's an hour along the beach but it was a great day anyway -- Edited by beachball57 on Friday 9th of December 2011 10:05:18 AM -- Edited by beachball57 on Friday 9th...	beachball57	10	1131	06:34 PM Dec 11, 2011 by beachball57
	Seniors moment (Preview) I had a seniors moment yesterday, I was taken by car to drive a bus full of young uns, turned the power switch on opened the door and whent to put the key in, oooops, forgot the key didn't I. You don't need a key to turn the power switch on as it is outside and when on, the door opens for you. I spent the next hour i...	Dougwe	5	1429	04:58 PM Dec 11, 2011 by Landfall
	GN BOOK (Preview) Does anybody know where I can buy a Grey Nomad book aroud the Thornlie area of Perth?	piggy	5	870	12:00 PM Dec 11, 2011 by piggy
	severe weather warning for Queensland's north-west (Preview) The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Queensland's north-west, as heavy rains and lightning move inland. The bureau says remote locations including Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Camooweal, Dajarra Hotel, Duchess Hotel, Kamilaroi Station, Riversleigh S...	old briney	0	516	11:33 AM Dec 11, 2011 by old briney
	Hobbies and Handwork ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello Everyone. I am about to start on my first long trip (at the end of January). I read a lot and spend time on the computer and iPad but think I should branch out a bit. What do you all do to fill in the hours you are in camp and on the road? Monica	extreme potato	41	1752	11:05 AM Dec 11, 2011 by JRH
	I haven't left yet! (Preview) But I am heading off soon. There's always something to cause a holdup. First I got blisters under my feet after walking the campaspe Esplanade with my daughter at beginning of week. Couldn't get shoes on for a couple of days. Then the element in my oven blew Wednesday night and had to wait for electrici...	Happywanderer	23	1236	10:12 AM Dec 11, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	3 more natural disaster zones northern NSW (Preview) Three more natural disaster zones have been declared in northern NSW after heavy rain and flooding. The communities of Uralla, Guyra and Glen Innes Severn were heavily impacted by the recent storms and flooding, NSW Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher said. "I am declaring these...	old briney	3	812	07:05 AM Dec 11, 2011 by lilly31
	still a few probs .. (Preview) FYI .. Cindy and group .. still having notification problems .. now also unable to reply to some private messages using the new modified format .. only way around that is for me to start a new private message to the same person . Jon	jonathan	10	1509	06:33 AM Dec 11, 2011 by jonathan
	Bigpond Email Server Down ( 1 2 ) (Preview) the Bigpond Email server is down in my area (Perth inner north suburbs) been down since yesterday afternoon, last night and this morning. Can still access internet (eg; GN) but that did go down for awhile last night too. When I rang Telstra Tech support they had a recorded message to say they had probl...	Vic	36	3752	02:34 AM Dec 11, 2011 by Vic
	Christmas Food ( 1 2 ) (Preview) What food just has to be on your Christmas table? Mine has to have the plum pud. Even though I don't eat it, it reminds me of Mum. Being the sweet tooth that I am, mine has to be a really good fruit salad, with jelly and ice cream. There are always lots of desserts, but these are my faves.	Beth54	43	1519	07:09 PM Dec 10, 2011 by Esmeralda
	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	1891	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	2328	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	13825	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	2407	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	2397	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	13687	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	1690	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	3512	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	1502	02:30 PM Dec 9, 2011 by _wombat_
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