The Grey Nomads - General

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

House settlement finalised mid August -moved into local C/park as we had a few medical appointments to deal with then off on the great adventure. But still here at Kelmscott, with Barry back in hospital today - clots on both lungs - 3rd hospital admission since 24/8. so looks like we'll be here a bit lo...

Vic · Vic

There was some glitch on the forum that prevented me and some others from signing on, could get the main page but when I tried to sign in all I got was a blank blue page. Reported same to Cindy who had the problem rectified. Thanks Cindy ! At first I thought the Wombat had me banned for cruelty to Wombats but...

New members · suenterry

Hi, Having both recently retired we are about to become grey nomads for the first time. Our new Jayco Conquest is ready to be picked up in Hobart at the end of the month. We are totally new at all this and have been reading the forum picking up on ideas etc. Going to head off next year when Tassie starts getti...

lilly31 · lilly31

Just had lovely day with some mates went seen the movie ..The Help .... Go see it ladies you will feel empowerd as a women i'm sure ...Great move for all ..some men might like it but i think it more a girls movie..... -- Edited by lilly31 on Sunday 11th of September 2011 02:21:38 PM

EilsnAlby · EilsnAlby

Hi all, just wanted to introduce me and him! We are practising 'grey nomads' at the moment, we bought our very first van about 2 years ago, and absoultely love getting away in it! It is parked in the backyard and every time I go down to it I open the door and wish we were someplace else. Hopefully next yea...

SuburbanNomad · SuburbanNomad

To admit from the onset.. I love my coffee more than most. I'm no Barista but probably a Wannabe. I have the stuff needed to make a fine brew. In my case a Lever La Pavoni Coffee machine and a Mini Mazzer Grinder with all the required accessories. I've been buying 400 gm bags of coffee from here and there a...

Cowboy7307 · Cowboy7307

Looking at holiday next year, and want a house sitter, any one done this before trusted others in your homes if its a good idea where or who do i get in contact with that we are looking any thanks

milo · milo

Dad and I are in Adelaide,had a couple great days at our cousins caravan park in Meningie, now at Adelaide shores cp till wednesday.. Was such a good run into adelaide thismorning bar the weather was off n on heavy rain,,, still not sure whats up with our fridge,or with our inhouse battery indicator lig...

kandagal · kandagal

I should have mentioned (for those who don't know) this camp ground is near Elmore, Vic

kandagal · kandagal

Arrived here today. In case anyone is wondering the area is quite firm for parking up so it has dried out nicely since the rains. About 20 RV's here tonight. We'll be here a few days. Call in for a cuppa if you're passing

Dave83 · Dave83

What a fun day! We got to spend a lovely afternoon with LOTS of yummy nibbly foods, a few too many glasses of wine, and having a laugh with old friends and a couple of new ones. It was also great to meet a couple of our fellow forumites today as well! But most importantly, Felicia was christened and given her...

lilly31 · lilly31

September 11 ten years on .. I remember where i was and what i was doing .. and i say most of us do ..... Let's hope we dont see anything like at again tomorrow

Technomad · Technomad

Nice to meet you and your husband, Gerty. By now you should be at Fraser Range. Hope it is as good as the reports indicate. Safe trip, Graham.

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

Just had happy hour with Cupie at St george, QLD.Thanks for being able to put faces to names, It was very enjoyable.

mr ed · mr ed

I am confused regarding tare, towball weight, atm etc. We are still in the process of selecting both van and tow vehicle. Van number 1 is 2100kg tare and towball weight 190kg. Van 2 is 2400kg tare and 210kg towball weight Prado will tow 2500kg, and Pajero 3000kg (but over 2501kg ballweight is 180kg...

ozjohn · ozjohn

How many more vanners have to die or be maimed before the authorities act? Almost everyday on various Forums or in newspapers I read of another tragic caravan accident. I feel that it maybe time (Maybe overdue) to introduce driver education/profiency testing together with licence endorcement tog...

Benwerrin · Benwerrin

Was told this at the Penrith show and the bloke was from QLD and was not a caraven salesperson. Is this true?

lilly31 · lilly31

I know this is not realy a nomad question but thought someone might know the rate of pay for picking fruit and vegies in Q.L.D .... Thought someone might be doing it or has been lately

Vic · Vic

Just heard from a contact in the RV industry that Western Caravans in WA have gone broke, nothing on their website so can't veryify that, don't know anymore about it at the moment. Their vans are sold along with other makes by a major WA caravan retailer, but made by Western in WA.

kandagal · kandagal

Yesterday we drove in the Suzuki to Melbourne to visit an old friend. He is 97 years old & blind but he completely looks after his wife who is 90 & has full blown alzheimers. The only help he has is a cleaner comes in once a week & he has meals on wheels 3 days a week. He could probably get a lot mo...

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	Waiting, waiting, waiting.............. (Preview) House settlement finalised mid August -moved into local C/park as we had a few medical appointments to deal with then off on the great adventure. But still here at Kelmscott, with Barry back in hospital today - clots on both lungs - 3rd hospital admission since 24/8. so looks like we'll be here a bit lo...	villatranquilla	21	1124	08:10 PM Sep 18, 2011 by pauline
	Back From Coventry (Preview) There was some glitch on the forum that prevented me and some others from signing on, could get the main page but when I tried to sign in all I got was a blank blue page. Reported same to Cindy who had the problem rectified. Thanks Cindy ! At first I thought the Wombat had me banned for cruelty to Wombats but...	Vic	6	562	10:32 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Vic
	New members (Preview) Hi, Having both recently retired we are about to become grey nomads for the first time. Our new Jayco Conquest is ready to be picked up in Hobart at the end of the month. We are totally new at all this and have been reading the forum picking up on ideas etc. Going to head off next year when Tassie starts getti...	suenterry	9	830	10:27 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Vic
	The Help (Preview) Just had lovely day with some mates went seen the movie ..The Help .... Go see it ladies you will feel empowerd as a women i'm sure ...Great move for all ..some men might like it but i think it more a girls movie..... -- Edited by lilly31 on Sunday 11th of September 2011 02:21:38 PM	lilly31	5	568	05:16 AM Sep 12, 2011 by GarrynLyn
	Wonderful Website (Preview) Hi all, just wanted to introduce me and him! We are practising 'grey nomads' at the moment, we bought our very first van about 2 years ago, and absoultely love getting away in it! It is parked in the backyard and every time I go down to it I open the door and wish we were someplace else. Hopefully next yea...	EilsnAlby	23	870	08:41 AM Sep 13, 2011 by _wombat_
	Who has the best COFFEE ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) To admit from the onset.. I love my coffee more than most. I'm no Barista but probably a Wannabe. I have the stuff needed to make a fine brew. In my case a Lever La Pavoni Coffee machine and a Mini Mazzer Grinder with all the required accessories. I've been buying 400 gm bags of coffee from here and there a...	SuburbanNomad	35	2438	11:19 AM Oct 17, 2011 by SuburbanNomad
	wanted known (Preview) Looking at holiday next year, and want a house sitter, any one done this before trusted others in your homes if its a good idea where or who do i get in contact with that we are looking any thanks	Cowboy7307	5	744	07:55 PM Sep 13, 2011 by Happywanderer
	In adelaide (Preview) Dad and I are in Adelaide,had a couple great days at our cousins caravan park in Meningie, now at Adelaide shores cp till wednesday.. Was such a good run into adelaide thismorning bar the weather was off n on heavy rain,,, still not sure whats up with our fridge,or with our inhouse battery indicator lig...	milo	2	537	09:48 AM Sep 11, 2011 by milo
	Aysons Reserve (Preview) I should have mentioned (for those who don't know) this camp ground is near Elmore, Vic	kandagal	0	539	08:09 PM Sep 10, 2011 by kandagal
	Aysons Reserve (Preview) Arrived here today. In case anyone is wondering the area is quite firm for parking up so it has dried out nicely since the rains. About 20 RV's here tonight. We'll be here a few days. Call in for a cuppa if you're passing	kandagal	7	751	08:02 PM Sep 13, 2011 by pauline
	Felicia is christened! (Preview) What a fun day! We got to spend a lovely afternoon with LOTS of yummy nibbly foods, a few too many glasses of wine, and having a laugh with old friends and a couple of new ones. It was also great to meet a couple of our fellow forumites today as well! But most importantly, Felicia was christened and given her...	Dave83	21	983	07:04 PM Sep 12, 2011 by HeadnHome
	September 11 (Preview) September 11 ten years on .. I remember where i was and what i was doing .. and i say most of us do ..... Let's hope we dont see anything like at again tomorrow	lilly31	9	753	08:53 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Gerty at Fraser Range (Preview) Nice to meet you and your husband, Gerty. By now you should be at Fraser Range. Hope it is as good as the reports indicate. Safe trip, Graham.	Technomad	1	563	09:30 PM Sep 11, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Happy! (Preview) Just had happy hour with Cupie at St george, QLD.Thanks for being able to put faces to names, It was very enjoyable.	justcruisin01	20	837	05:55 PM Sep 11, 2011 by _wombat_
	Towing and towball weights confusion (Preview) I am confused regarding tare, towball weight, atm etc. We are still in the process of selecting both van and tow vehicle. Van number 1 is 2100kg tare and towball weight 190kg. Van 2 is 2400kg tare and 210kg towball weight Prado will tow 2500kg, and Pajero 3000kg (but over 2501kg ballweight is 180kg...	mr ed	6	1426	04:27 PM Sep 13, 2011 by johnq
	Education for our protection (Preview) How many more vanners have to die or be maimed before the authorities act? Almost everyday on various Forums or in newspapers I read of another tragic caravan accident. I feel that it maybe time (Maybe overdue) to introduce driver education/profiency testing together with licence endorcement tog...	ozjohn	19	1351	05:06 PM Sep 11, 2011 by ozjohn
	Has Winnebago been deserted by QLD dealers? (Preview) Was told this at the Penrith show and the bloke was from QLD and was not a caraven salesperson. Is this true?	Benwerrin	2	767	04:38 PM Sep 9, 2011 by johnq
	rate of pay (Preview) I know this is not realy a nomad question but thought someone might know the rate of pay for picking fruit and vegies in Q.L.D .... Thought someone might be doing it or has been lately	lilly31	14	1267	08:49 PM Sep 14, 2011 by Boroma577
	Western Caravans - WA - Gone Broke? (Preview) Just heard from a contact in the RV industry that Western Caravans in WA have gone broke, nothing on their website so can't veryify that, don't know anymore about it at the moment. Their vans are sold along with other makes by a major WA caravan retailer, but made by Western in WA.	Vic	3	1500	07:39 AM Sep 10, 2011 by _wombat_
	A tough oldie (Preview) Yesterday we drove in the Suzuki to Melbourne to visit an old friend. He is 97 years old & blind but he completely looks after his wife who is 90 & has full blown alzheimers. The only help he has is a cleaner comes in once a week & he has meals on wheels 3 days a week. He could probably get a lot mo...	kandagal	11	810	10:53 PM Sep 10, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
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