The Grey Nomads - General

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...........

goinsoon · goinsoon

Only four members here tonight - must be the rain

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Well, the Mrs finished making the christmas puddings today, couple for the kids & same for us . Yours truely lifted them out of the boilers, I could have sworn that one had [ sample pack ] stamped on it. That suggestion was soon squashed, & I hate waiting. Maybe a midnight snack,? Is it worth it,...

jimbo · jimbo

After waiting 4 weeks to get my new asus 17 1/2inch computer and having the son get it up and running..(Who's a Computer wizz....I put a DVD into the side of it to watch an Eddie Murphy Movie which was great. I figured I'd see how long I'd get out of the Battrery......The movie was 1 1/2 Hrs and still had 17...

rvtraveller2 · rvtraveller2

Wow did not expect such a response!!!!!!!!!!!. Found them in a kitchen houseware store in manurah wa,cant remember the name of it, not far from harvey norman and bunnings if you know the area.Had so many types did not no which one to choose. They had all sorts of kitchen stuff,huge place. Thanks for all...

Shaggy Dog · Shaggy Dog

Esperance. WA 1435 Hrs We have a gentle sea breeze blowing, gusting to a whisker below 60KPH. Fine and clear though. The bay is rather frothy. I am glad my sailing days are over. They reckon spray in the face is the sailors champagne. Whoever said that should be flang overboard with a heavy anchor tied to...

davkar · davkar

Well have been at Kiffens Reserve near Yarrawonga Vic Lovely spot but if you like a quite weekend at the Cod opening well forget it. Some camper at these Cod opening spoil it for others like shouting when drunk and leave there mess every were and us Nomad Campers get the blame. One person from one camp whe...

milo · milo

hmmm moving my toppic.. -- Edited by milo on Tuesday 6th of December 2011 06:49:08 PM

grumpy-j · grumpy-j

http://www.australiantraveller.com/great-articles/camping016-top-ten-caravanning-tips

Geoff n Jen · Geoff n Jen

At last our parched lawns are getting a drink here in Gympie, hope it stays a day or so. Fruit trees need it badly.

Beth54 · Beth54

How come I can't subscribe to a particular thread any more? I can only subscribe to to the whole section, as in Health & Wellbeing instead of Osteoperosis.

rredbeak · rredbeak

Now,having said that its also overcast but its beautifull cool and if it carries onto xmas day ill be happy. Cheers Rod

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

Have two weeks with nothing to do, Where will I go?? Thought I would start with a night at Greens Lake, then perhaps make my way through Bendigo, Castlemaine, then perhaps over to Maldon and Avoca. Theres something to see all along the way I know. Usually rush through them, now will take as long as I like....

kandagal · kandagal

For those who remember when we had 2 breakdowns (one halfway across the Nullarbor which meant an expensive tow back to Kalgoorlie) & then 3 weeks later repaired part broke down. Getting this job done twice in a few weeks cost a pile of money. Good news is that the second repair job has been proved t...

the rocket · the rocket

Hi everyone, what is everyone doing for x-mas/new year? home with family, away on holidays, going to a festival, travelling to a new spot. love to hear from all of you. merry christmas. sharon and strop

Vic · Vic

Helena, I have just posted Carol's recipe on the Cooking thread....

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	2917	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	938	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	2094	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	858	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	970	08:13 PM Dec 8, 2011 by _wombat_
	ON FORUM (Preview) Only four members here tonight - must be the rain	goinsoon	10	884	08:01 PM Dec 8, 2011 by goinsoon
	BUGGER! (Preview) Well, the Mrs finished making the christmas puddings today, couple for the kids & same for us . Yours truely lifted them out of the boilers, I could have sworn that one had [ sample pack ] stamped on it. That suggestion was soon squashed, & I hate waiting. Maybe a midnight snack,? Is it worth it,...	justcruisin01	23	1032	06:08 PM Dec 8, 2011 by Smokeydk
	asus Computer ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After waiting 4 weeks to get my new asus 17 1/2inch computer and having the son get it up and running..(Who's a Computer wizz....I put a DVD into the side of it to watch an Eddie Murphy Movie which was great. I figured I'd see how long I'd get out of the Battrery......The movie was 1 1/2 Hrs and still had 17...	jimbo	35	2217	05:38 PM Dec 8, 2011 by milo
	table cloth clips (Preview) Wow did not expect such a response!!!!!!!!!!!. Found them in a kitchen houseware store in manurah wa,cant remember the name of it, not far from harvey norman and bunnings if you know the area.Had so many types did not no which one to choose. They had all sorts of kitchen stuff,huge place. Thanks for all...	rvtraveller2	1	803	05:25 PM Dec 8, 2011 by Boroma577
	Wotstha Weather In Your Neck of the Woods? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Esperance. WA 1435 Hrs We have a gentle sea breeze blowing, gusting to a whisker below 60KPH. Fine and clear though. The bay is rather frothy. I am glad my sailing days are over. They reckon spray in the face is the sailors champagne. Whoever said that should be flang overboard with a heavy anchor tied to...	Shaggy Dog	37	1709	04:50 PM Dec 8, 2011 by Ma
	Kiffens Reserve Yarrawonga Vic Cod Classic Opening (Preview) Well have been at Kiffens Reserve near Yarrawonga Vic Lovely spot but if you like a quite weekend at the Cod opening well forget it. Some camper at these Cod opening spoil it for others like shouting when drunk and leave there mess every were and us Nomad Campers get the blame. One person from one camp whe...	davkar	6	1138	11:24 PM Dec 7, 2011 by ChiChi1
	hmmm (Preview) hmmm moving my toppic.. -- Edited by milo on Tuesday 6th of December 2011 06:49:08 PM	milo	19	1501	09:50 PM Dec 7, 2011 by Ma
	There's a lot to be said for Free Camping. (Preview) http://www.australiantraveller.com/great-articles/camping016-top-ten-caravanning-tips	grumpy-j	17	1664	08:34 PM Dec 7, 2011 by Beth54
	Rain beautiful rain (Preview) At last our parched lawns are getting a drink here in Gympie, hope it stays a day or so. Fruit trees need it badly.	Geoff n Jen	18	1178	05:37 PM Dec 7, 2011 by BarbandDaz
	Subscribing to a thread (Preview) How come I can't subscribe to a particular thread any more? I can only subscribe to to the whole section, as in Health & Wellbeing instead of Osteoperosis.	Beth54	23	1113	05:30 PM Dec 7, 2011 by Happywanderer
	beautifull weather in ippy lately. (Preview) Now,having said that its also overcast but its beautifull cool and if it carries onto xmas day ill be happy. Cheers Rod	rredbeak	15	781	05:13 PM Dec 7, 2011 by Beth54
	I'm hitting the road on Thursday ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Have two weeks with nothing to do, Where will I go?? Thought I would start with a night at Greens Lake, then perhaps make my way through Bendigo, Castlemaine, then perhaps over to Maldon and Avoca. Theres something to see all along the way I know. Usually rush through them, now will take as long as I like....	Happywanderer	41	2882	05:10 PM Dec 7, 2011 by Beth54
	new news re our breakdowns earlier (Preview) For those who remember when we had 2 breakdowns (one halfway across the Nullarbor which meant an expensive tow back to Kalgoorlie) & then 3 weeks later repaired part broke down. Getting this job done twice in a few weeks cost a pile of money. Good news is that the second repair job has been proved t...	kandagal	18	1193	05:08 PM Dec 7, 2011 by BarbandDaz
	christmas/new year - where will you be ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone, what is everyone doing for x-mas/new year? home with family, away on holidays, going to a festival, travelling to a new spot. love to hear from all of you. merry christmas. sharon and strop	the rocket	53	2342	05:01 PM Dec 7, 2011 by BarbandDaz
	Carol's Damper Recipe (Preview) Helena, I have just posted Carol's recipe on the Cooking thread....	Vic	7	1072	09:16 PM Dec 6, 2011 by Vic
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