The Grey Nomads - General

ozjohn · ozjohn

A couple of months ago I posted a thread 'Enough is Enough' in which I raise the issue of magazine van reviewers that were praising vans that were (In my opinion) 'Unfit for Purpose'. I've just received the lasted st copy of the same mag with a review for another van that is also typically 'Unfit for Purpo...

kandagal · kandagal

Has anybody been to Yarramalong Weir (Qld) lately. Just wondered if the camp area is ok after the floods earlier this year.

EilsnAlby · EilsnAlby

Hi again, (hope I have put this in the right place). It is now only 11 months until we leave for our 'big trip". We have to sell the house and everything in it. I am starting to stress out because I really don't know where or when to start preparing. We have decided to sell up and just leave our perso...

bill · bill

My electric awning will not wind in electrical. The motor is working but will not roll the awning in. Is there some sort of roll pin that could be broken. Thanks in advance. Bill.

Webmaster · Webmaster

Hi all, We've had an email from a journalist who is doing a story about the NSW Camp Hosting program. They are hoping to talk to people who either have done camp hosting or who are interested in getting involved in the program. PM me if you'd be happy to have a chat with her.

aussichef · aussichef

We left our daughters in Yorketown at 10.30 this morning(we are in no hurry to get anywhere any more lol ).With our 2 grandsons not very happy for us to be going We where straight into a head wind all the way up the peninsula.Didn't do the fuel econamy any good at all Arrived at Mallala Sports ground e...

rastas · rastas

I am probably a bit dumb but could somebody tell me how to down size my photos. If you look at the pic that I posted in the photo competition you will see that it is too big. Regards Rastas

_wombat_ · _wombat_

Hi Guys, I have a PDF file of Cindy's GN Sticker, you could use it when you are at a get together, it's 32 inches wide, you would need to print it out on to 4 sheet's of paper (A4) and then stick on a long board. I cannot upload a PDF file here, so if anybody want's a copy of this PDF file, please PM me an email addre...

_wombat_ · _wombat_

bill12 · bill12

While camped at Archer pt, near Cooktown, I gave some butter and a plastic plate to some locals who were camped there, and they gave me a 1.5kg painted cray which they had speared. I think I got the best of that transaction!Its a great spot with good fishing, but the road in is a bit rough, and there are no fa...

woody · woody

Hi all, have been travelling and working around Oz for 10 years now, mostly in Caravan Parks, but am thinking of going to NZ for a month or so, and hiring a campervan. Anyone already done this, or know about freecamping in NZ? Thanks in advance for any useful tips

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

During a recent stint on a cattle property one hour south of Winton, Mr D started to make one of those gas bottle bbqs that a lot of fellow GNs appear to be using on the road, utilising whatever he could find in the station's shed. We left the property early than anticipated, moving back to Winton for a coup...

Dave83 · Dave83

Another great read, although I'm probably biassed these days. Anyone else enjoy this fortnight's instalment?

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...

Pejay · Pejay

'Morning Folks, Had a terrific storm over Bjelke Peterson Dam this morning around 3.30am - now 8.20am and still no power, thankfully we're able to put fridge and freezer on gas and had a cuppa and toast for brekky. Sadly though all the bait died - will give 'em a proper burial shortly! Hope all will be bac...

ken thomas · ken thomas

Just went for a little trip to greens lake and met up with Marj, Jimbo and Billeeee. The lake is full and had about 40 + vans around the place and still plenty of room. Jim and Billeee are really just like the rest of us and like a talk and drink and just relaxing Jim also needs to update his avator with the new...

gubby · gubby

I hope all the GN's up in SEQ didn't have too many problems with the Hail storms last night.... Not only the locals up there but the travellers around the area as well, hope you're all safe and well...

blaze · blaze

takes me a long time to rack up post, more a reader than a poster. just noticed I was on 599 so just to make the milestone I thought I would make a totally senseless post about nothing cheers blaze ps sitting in a lovely 23 degrees with a 30 forcast tomorrow, barbaque with the daughter and sil tonight. Also j...

NeilandRaine · NeilandRaine

It has been a long time since I lived in Tassy and things must of changed. My daughter and her partner are going to Tas for a conference and intend doing a motor home hire thing and travel from Launceston to Hobart. They only have four days and they want to follow a sea food trail and free camp. I would sugges...

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I BOUGHT NEW CURTAINS FOR MYRTLE TODAY! I got a real bargain today, can't believe my luck. Popped into one of the op shops here thinking I might pick up some ready made curtains for Myrtle and save myself a bit of time and money. Was thinking of buying a curtain, shortening the length and using the bottom...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Sugar Coated Reviews (Preview) A couple of months ago I posted a thread 'Enough is Enough' in which I raise the issue of magazine van reviewers that were praising vans that were (In my opinion) 'Unfit for Purpose'. I've just received the lasted st copy of the same mag with a review for another van that is also typically 'Unfit for Purpo...	ozjohn	14	1244	06:44 PM Oct 20, 2011 by 03_troopy
	Yarramalonga Weir (Preview) Has anybody been to Yarramalong Weir (Qld) lately. Just wondered if the camp area is ok after the floods earlier this year.	kandagal	2	784	04:34 PM Oct 20, 2011 by Boroma577
	Where do we start? (Preview) Hi again, (hope I have put this in the right place). It is now only 11 months until we leave for our 'big trip". We have to sell the house and everything in it. I am starting to stress out because I really don't know where or when to start preparing. We have decided to sell up and just leave our perso...	EilsnAlby	29	1516	02:18 PM Oct 20, 2011 by _wombat_
	Dometic automatic awining on a 24foot Traveller. (Preview) My electric awning will not wind in electrical. The motor is working but will not roll the awning in. Is there some sort of roll pin that could be broken. Thanks in advance. Bill.	bill	2	668	01:45 PM Oct 20, 2011 by Jacko
	Camp hosts wanted for story (Preview) Hi all, We've had an email from a journalist who is doing a story about the NSW Camp Hosting program. They are hoping to talk to people who either have done camp hosting or who are interested in getting involved in the program. PM me if you'd be happy to have a chat with her.	Webmaster	3	864	08:19 AM Oct 20, 2011 by Webmaster
	First day on the road Yorketown to Mallala (Preview) We left our daughters in Yorketown at 10.30 this morning(we are in no hurry to get anywhere any more lol ).With our 2 grandsons not very happy for us to be going We where straight into a head wind all the way up the peninsula.Didn't do the fuel econamy any good at all Arrived at Mallala Sports ground e...	aussichef	13	859	07:50 PM Oct 19, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	resizing photos (Preview) I am probably a bit dumb but could somebody tell me how to down size my photos. If you look at the pic that I posted in the photo competition you will see that it is too big. Regards Rastas	rastas	13	1238	07:45 PM Oct 19, 2011 by Smokeydk
	Poster sized GN sticker ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Guys, I have a PDF file of Cindy's GN Sticker, you could use it when you are at a get together, it's 32 inches wide, you would need to print it out on to 4 sheet's of paper (A4) and then stick on a long board. I cannot upload a PDF file here, so if anybody want's a copy of this PDF file, please PM me an email addre...	_wombat_	31	1820	06:51 PM Oct 19, 2011 by _wombat_
	Happy Birthtday Jules47 ( 1 2 ) (Preview)	_wombat_	32	2119	06:15 PM Oct 19, 2011 by billeeeeeee
	Acray for some kindness (Preview) While camped at Archer pt, near Cooktown, I gave some butter and a plastic plate to some locals who were camped there, and they gave me a 1.5kg painted cray which they had speared. I think I got the best of that transaction!Its a great spot with good fishing, but the road in is a bit rough, and there are no fa...	bill12	14	934	12:10 AM Oct 18, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	New Zealand (Preview) Hi all, have been travelling and working around Oz for 10 years now, mostly in Caravan Parks, but am thinking of going to NZ for a month or so, and hiring a campervan. Anyone already done this, or know about freecamping in NZ? Thanks in advance for any useful tips	woody	10	1407	08:14 PM Oct 17, 2011 by valnrob
	Men's Shed (Preview) During a recent stint on a cattle property one hour south of Winton, Mr D started to make one of those gas bottle bbqs that a lot of fellow GNs appear to be using on the road, utilising whatever he could find in the station's shed. We left the property early than anticipated, moving back to Winton for a coup...	Dunmowin	4	1465	05:16 PM Oct 17, 2011 by Pejay
	Grey Nomad Times (Preview) Another great read, although I'm probably biassed these days. Anyone else enjoy this fortnight's instalment?	Dave83	10	1315	11:31 AM Oct 17, 2011 by aussietraveller
	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	2456	11:19 AM Oct 17, 2011 by SuburbanNomad
	Not a Good Morning!! (Preview) 'Morning Folks, Had a terrific storm over Bjelke Peterson Dam this morning around 3.30am - now 8.20am and still no power, thankfully we're able to put fridge and freezer on gas and had a cuppa and toast for brekky. Sadly though all the bait died - will give 'em a proper burial shortly! Hope all will be bac...	Pejay	10	1184	09:33 AM Oct 17, 2011 by Gerty Dancer
	Nomads at greens lake (Preview) Just went for a little trip to greens lake and met up with Marj, Jimbo and Billeeee. The lake is full and had about 40 + vans around the place and still plenty of room. Jim and Billeee are really just like the rest of us and like a talk and drink and just relaxing Jim also needs to update his avator with the new...	ken thomas	25	1104	08:57 PM Oct 16, 2011 by Popeye
	SEQ Hail (Preview) I hope all the GN's up in SEQ didn't have too many problems with the Hail storms last night.... Not only the locals up there but the travellers around the area as well, hope you're all safe and well...	gubby	19	1406	08:27 PM Oct 16, 2011 by Happywanderer
	well this will be post number 600 (Preview) takes me a long time to rack up post, more a reader than a poster. just noticed I was on 599 so just to make the milestone I thought I would make a totally senseless post about nothing cheers blaze ps sitting in a lovely 23 degrees with a 30 forcast tomorrow, barbaque with the daughter and sil tonight. Also j...	blaze	21	975	08:12 PM Oct 16, 2011 by goinsoon
	Advice on a quick trip to Tassy (Preview) It has been a long time since I lived in Tassy and things must of changed. My daughter and her partner are going to Tas for a conference and intend doing a motor home hire thing and travel from Launceston to Hobart. They only have four days and they want to follow a sea food trail and free camp. I would sugges...	NeilandRaine	9	1013	04:23 PM Oct 16, 2011 by RosieW
	Curtains for Myrtle. Great buy. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I BOUGHT NEW CURTAINS FOR MYRTLE TODAY! I got a real bargain today, can't believe my luck. Popped into one of the op shops here thinking I might pick up some ready made curtains for Myrtle and save myself a bit of time and money. Was thinking of buying a curtain, shortening the length and using the bottom...	Happywanderer	33	2074	12:33 PM Oct 16, 2011 by Happywanderer
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