The Grey Nomads - General

glassies · glassies

Well once again the dreaded happens, last year a melanoma this time i had a swollen gland in my groin, 3 weeks later decides to go to docs she thinks its some sort of bug i have tells me to leave it another three weeks unless it gets worse. so gets worse go to a diff doc he sends me straight for needles in it the...

goinsoon · goinsoon

Going well, 18 members and 25 visitors here tonight. C'mon visitors say hello - we don't bite

ZedJay · ZedJay

Hi everyone Just back from my first solo trip. Went to the Majors Creek Folk Festival. I wanted to thank you ~ and the members of the solo forum~ for your encouragement and advice. You're right, people are very friendly on the road. My ice lastest for the whole time - thanks you your expertise

Zj

))...

gordon_adl · gordon_adl

Wow...crazy last 10 days. We have just bought some property and then on Saturday I made an honest women of my partner and married her. We were going to go to the nullarbor and get lost in the bush...but alas, the mrs has rolled her ankle and now must not do any hiking for a week or so. Have decided we'll just g...

Helena · Helena

At last hospital tomorrow will be nice to eventually be out of pain with my hand admittedl it will drive me mad for a while not being able to use it but what a relief it will be when it is all over. My problem is only a small one anyone out there that has major health problems I wish them a speedy recovery. A lot...

Geoff n Jen · Geoff n Jen

A few times in my life I've come face to face with a rearing brown and had time to get outta the way, I have been chased by them and successfully out run them. But my poor sissy was just watering her garden when a big brown hurtled out from her hedge at the front door and bit her, thank goodness it got her on the t...

pauline · pauline

to Melbourne on Thursday to see my son, quick trip will be back on Sunday afternoon, we are very close and I have not seen him for nearly 12 months, he always tells everyone I am his closest friend and we speak every other day on the phone, will be good to see him...........

Rip and Rosie · Rip and Rosie

Do you keep yours in the cupboard or the fridge?

cannylass · cannylass

I wonder what sort of portable freezers are the best that do keep your food frozen

goinsoon · goinsoon

I have been to three classes now, starting to get the hang of it, I find that it the best thing I have ever done to take your mind off all your worries and ailments as it takes all your concentration

Boroma577 · Boroma577

I sat for about an hour today, reclined in my easy chair and just closed my eyesI heard the sounds of many different bird calls, some I knew and many I did not. I heard the sounds of the breeze in the leaves of the trees and the gentle ripple of the creek, punctuated only by the occasional sound of a splash by...

Hylda&Jon · Hylda&Jon

We finished our 2 year trip around Australia about a month ago & finally got around to doing our last entry (and pics) in our travel blog so, if anyone is bored & wanting something to fill a minute or two, we would be chuffed if you took a peek. Cheers Jon & Hylda

Dave83 · Dave83

So, I've recently completed a conversion of my van into a campervan. It's not the most amazing campervan, it's certainly not the prettiest, but it's comfortable and suitably equipped and I'm very happy with it.It dawned on me this evening that I've never laid on the mattress that I've installed. So,...

aroundthetraps · aroundthetraps

For those that have poptops, what are the benefits, what are the pitfalls, does the canvas rattle at night, are they hard to put up, are they more prone to leak, do the strutts cause any problems. Is the aircon quieter on a cabinet as compared to the roof. Are they cooler or hotter ? We are looking at a full v...

Lance and Vi · Lance and Vi

Hi all, I have many requests on another forum for info on replacing the L shape lounge in our van.Unfortunately until now I have not been able to find the same chirs that we used.The good news is I have found similar chairs which are available from a company in Wollongong.Area for $355 each wh...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Dave83 · Dave83

The total posts on the forum as of a couple of minutes ago was 99,872 This means that we'll no doubt top 100,000 today. What a chatty bunch we are

_wombat_ · _wombat_

must be away, it has been great in here this week, problem is they will come back

Sheba · Sheba

Are you OK mate ? You haven't checked in for a while. Cheers, Sheba.

Helena · Helena

Hi all just thought I would ask if anyone has had an update on glassies yet do hope she is O.K. Helena.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	nobody ever knows ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well once again the dreaded happens, last year a melanoma this time i had a swollen gland in my groin, 3 weeks later decides to go to docs she thinks its some sort of bug i have tells me to leave it another three weeks unless it gets worse. so gets worse go to a diff doc he sends me straight for needles in it the...	glassies	37	2058	05:39 PM Nov 16, 2011 by glassies
	GOOD ROLL UP (Preview) Going well, 18 members and 25 visitors here tonight. C'mon visitors say hello - we don't bite	goinsoon	8	807	10:59 AM Nov 16, 2011 by JRH
	Thank you (Preview) Hi everyone Just back from my first solo trip. Went to the Majors Creek Folk Festival. I wanted to thank you ~ and the members of the solo forum~ for your encouragement and advice. You're right, people are very friendly on the road. My ice lastest for the whole time - thanks you your expertise Zj ))...	ZedJay	2	759	10:40 AM Nov 16, 2011 by ZedJay
	Change of plans (Preview) Wow...crazy last 10 days. We have just bought some property and then on Saturday I made an honest women of my partner and married her. We were going to go to the nullarbor and get lost in the bush...but alas, the mrs has rolled her ankle and now must not do any hiking for a week or so. Have decided we'll just g...	gordon_adl	13	971	08:06 AM Nov 16, 2011 by gordon_adl
	at last (Preview) At last hospital tomorrow will be nice to eventually be out of pain with my hand admittedl it will drive me mad for a while not being able to use it but what a relief it will be when it is all over. My problem is only a small one anyone out there that has major health problems I wish them a speedy recovery. A lot...	Helena	10	1079	05:27 AM Nov 16, 2011 by Helena
	Brown snakes are nasty!! (Preview) A few times in my life I've come face to face with a rearing brown and had time to get outta the way, I have been chased by them and successfully out run them. But my poor sissy was just watering her garden when a big brown hurtled out from her hedge at the front door and bit her, thank goodness it got her on the t...	Geoff n Jen	15	1157	12:40 AM Nov 16, 2011 by milo
	I am off (Preview) to Melbourne on Thursday to see my son, quick trip will be back on Sunday afternoon, we are very close and I have not seen him for nearly 12 months, he always tells everyone I am his closest friend and we speak every other day on the phone, will be good to see him...........	pauline	7	653	11:26 PM Nov 15, 2011 by Boroma577
	Where do you keep your tomato sauce? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Do you keep yours in the cupboard or the fridge?	Rip and Rosie	54	2550	11:04 PM Nov 15, 2011 by pauline
	Freezers (Preview) I wonder what sort of portable freezers are the best that do keep your food frozen	cannylass	19	1155	09:59 PM Nov 15, 2011 by goinsoon
	MY LAPIDARY EFFORTS (Preview) I have been to three classes now, starting to get the hang of it, I find that it the best thing I have ever done to take your mind off all your worries and ailments as it takes all your concentration	goinsoon	18	1656	09:54 PM Nov 15, 2011 by goinsoon
	Sounds. (Preview) I sat for about an hour today, reclined in my easy chair and just closed my eyesI heard the sounds of many different bird calls, some I knew and many I did not. I heard the sounds of the breeze in the leaves of the trees and the gentle ripple of the creek, punctuated only by the occasional sound of a splash by...	Boroma577	17	1673	09:41 PM Nov 15, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Last Blog entry (Preview) We finished our 2 year trip around Australia about a month ago & finally got around to doing our last entry (and pics) in our travel blog so, if anyone is bored & wanting something to fill a minute or two, we would be chuffed if you took a peek. Cheers Jon & Hylda	Hylda&Jon	0	746	06:40 PM Nov 15, 2011 by Hylda&Jon
	This is freedom (Preview) So, I've recently completed a conversion of my van into a campervan. It's not the most amazing campervan, it's certainly not the prettiest, but it's comfortable and suitably equipped and I'm very happy with it.It dawned on me this evening that I've never laid on the mattress that I've installed. So,...	Dave83	24	1426	12:03 PM Nov 15, 2011 by JRH
	Full van versus poptop (Preview) For those that have poptops, what are the benefits, what are the pitfalls, does the canvas rattle at night, are they hard to put up, are they more prone to leak, do the strutts cause any problems. Is the aircon quieter on a cabinet as compared to the roof. Are they cooler or hotter ? We are looking at a full v...	aroundthetraps	16	4401	10:22 AM Nov 15, 2011 by aroundthetraps
	Recliner swivel chairs in Van (Preview) Hi all, I have many requests on another forum for info on replacing the L shape lounge in our van.Unfortunately until now I have not been able to find the same chirs that we used.The good news is I have found similar chairs which are available from a company in Wollongong.Area for $355 each wh...	Lance and Vi	2	1722	10:02 PM Nov 14, 2011 by johnwright1
	Jonathon pic 4 u (Preview)	_wombat_	12	883	09:39 PM Nov 14, 2011 by Sheba
	Total posts (Preview) The total posts on the forum as of a couple of minutes ago was 99,872 This means that we'll no doubt top 100,000 today. What a chatty bunch we are	Dave83	13	1157	09:18 PM Nov 14, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Vic & gubby (Preview) must be away, it has been great in here this week, problem is they will come back	_wombat_	2	766	08:53 PM Nov 14, 2011 by Happywanderer
	Milo. (Preview) Are you OK mate ? You haven't checked in for a while. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	20	1433	08:41 PM Nov 14, 2011 by Happywanderer
	anyone heard (Preview) Hi all just thought I would ask if anyone has had an update on glassies yet do hope she is O.K. Helena.	Helena	7	1030	08:23 PM Nov 14, 2011 by Helena
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