Solo Grey Nomads

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

firstly welcome UNA enjoy the ride Now Mr GNOME how in the name of hell did u get onto that seat I tried and tried, even asked Wendy to go down on all fours so i could get a bunk up [gawd she can swear}

Sunshine · Sunshine

G'Day Kids! ~ Just wanted some attention, so thought I'd better introduce myself Posted on health and wellbeing but that didn't work...you all must be too healthy cause no one has been in there to reply. I made a few posts long time ago, but there is no sign of them and it was pretty quiet in here back the...

Una Zingara · Una Zingara

Hi everyone, I'll start by saying I think this is a great website and the forums are superb, I have been watching the forums for a few weeks and have now decided to become a member. I am a future solo traveller, have spent the last couple of years checking out how I want to travel and have looked at all modes...

slyfie · slyfie

I am looking at travelling from Brisbane, Barcaldine, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Mildura, Parkes, Moree amd then back to Brisbane. I am hoping to do this trip in 11 days as I have committments in Brisbane. I would like advice about the best place to stay, where no...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Just wondering if anyone has come up with meals suitable for solo's.I haven't started my trip yet,wont be until early 2010 when i pack up and take of to wherever i want.In my yet to be decided 20' caravan with shower toilet and everything else i need towed by a yet to be decided vehicle.Patrol or Cruise...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Big thanks to all you great people who reply to posts.Unfortunately being a newbie to this i can only contribute questions at this stage.Hopefully that will all change early in 2010. But in the meantime im getting more and more confused by all the choices out there.I think that's the problem with th...

twobob · twobob

I do not want to make you feel insecure, but a recent problem arose with my lady friend, that I thought was worth a mention, for the ideas that come out of it, to reduce the problem next time. She recieved uninvited male attention, while free camping, and was forced to leave In short this fellow campe...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi all Have been looking for caravans and have had to review my price range im about $10, 000 of the mark for what i want so now looking in the $35000 range.Roadstars look to be quite good.Want a shower and toilet solar would be good too.Roadstar Voyager seems to be good van -- Edited by Stefan on Friday 11t...

Stefan · Stefan

Hi Just looking around for a used 4X4 under $25000 i can tow a 17-18' caravan around Australia with.Prefer a tray as i will be on my own most of the time so seating isn't an issue.But fuel consumption is.I couldn't care less about luxury features etc the more gizmos and gadgets the more stuff to go wrong.I...

Mike47 · Mike47

Situation: Tootling along the Pippingarra Road (about 40 kms south of Port Hedland) and came to a sandy creek bed. Plan: Consider the conditions before proceeding. Strategy from plan: Yep! She'll be right, looks fairly firm. Results of strategy: B*O*G*G*E*D to the axles, belly of the vehicle sitt...

Freespirit · Freespirit

Just how does a single grey nomad make a start??? Anyone out there who can give me advice please? I'm scared of leaving my security-home, friends etc. Also wary of travelling alonep-BUT I WANT TO DO IT!! Cruising Granny seems to have her act together. I want to be like her!

Freespirit · Freespirit

I posted this on my previous thread as a newbie-oops! Want to know best way to buy a cheap reliable campervan. Any suggestions? Price range $2000-$5000 Thanks

Mike47 · Mike47

Just a couple of days in a van park to wash off the red dust from the gravel roads between Gregory Downs and here. Gregory Downs was a very picturesque spot, beautiful river, great for swimming or canoeing and plenty of redclaws. Room for about 15 vans or m/homes. No facilities but it's only about 200 met...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

On another post Chris mentioned that Barkley downs are thieves, I agree 100% top dollar even for a cup of coffee, Another mongrel I wont visit is the P**** at the Belyando Crossing, always used to till he abused me and Pixie for crossing an imaginary line in his head, defining the limits you were allowed...

Bubs · Bubs

Hi Guys and Gals!! Yip, I'm still in Katherine and working hard, hence the quiet! I met Mike47 and nearly jumped the counter to say hello I was so thrilled to meet another Grey Nomad!! Anyway, that night I a local blk fella decided he liked the look of the m/home and smashed a side louvre window, renched th...

milo · milo

Eventually when It comes time for me to be handed the keys to our motor home I'd like to solo around australia on my own and at some stage maybe get some part time work here and there, I love music and good with computers so was kind of thinking maybe doing some dj party type of thing, I'm currently doing a wee...

Mike47 · Mike47

Ho-hum, how boring, 33 degrees every day and hardly a cloud in the sky, what's it like down your way? Oh yeah, that's right it's WINTER heh, heh, heh. Had a nice little rest here in Darwin for two weeks, but I'm heading off again tomorrow, heading for Kununurra, via Katherine, should be in Kununurra in ab...

Bubs · Bubs

Hi All, Yes, loong time since I last posted! I have been up the middle and on to Darwin. Not much there for me so headed back to Katherine to work. I am a checkout chick in Woolies. Sooo sorry Sue that I missed you when you were through here. I will be following you down the WA coast when I finish my 3mths commit...

suenami · suenami

Newman in the mighty Pilbara (as Lawsy once said), is a pretty good place. Mountains are spectacular. Still prefer the rugged ranges to the coast but I did glimpse for the first time, the Indian Ocean at Barn Hill on 80 mile beach. Good to see water again. Port Hedland had no room at the Inn (for anyone) so...

Rolly · Rolly

Interesting though the diverse postings on this "Solo Grey Nomads" forum may be, many of them are hijacking a thread which was intended, I believe, to be the preserve of topics of particular interest to the 'lonesome traveler'. Yes, I'm being precious. Yes, I don't like my butter shortca...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	That seat (Preview) firstly welcome UNA enjoy the ride Now Mr GNOME how in the name of hell did u get onto that seat I tried and tried, even asked Wendy to go down on all fours so i could get a bunk up [gawd she can swear}	drongo & wendy	7	959	09:36 PM Oct 14, 2009 by Una Zingara
	Little Ray of Sunshine has come into your world... (Preview) G'Day Kids! ~ Just wanted some attention, so thought I'd better introduce myself Posted on health and wellbeing but that didn't work...you all must be too healthy cause no one has been in there to reply. I made a few posts long time ago, but there is no sign of them and it was pretty quiet in here back the...	Sunshine	4	1039	09:07 PM Oct 14, 2009 by xina
	My first entry (Preview) Hi everyone, I'll start by saying I think this is a great website and the forums are superb, I have been watching the forums for a few weeks and have now decided to become a member. I am a future solo traveller, have spent the last couple of years checking out how I want to travel and have looked at all modes...	Una Zingara	21	1726	12:22 PM Oct 10, 2009 by Una Zingara
	Need help with planning our trip please ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am looking at travelling from Brisbane, Barcaldine, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Mildura, Parkes, Moree amd then back to Brisbane. I am hoping to do this trip in 11 days as I have committments in Brisbane. I would like advice about the best place to stay, where no...	slyfie	57	3042	03:25 PM Oct 6, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Food for Solo's / Breadmakers are they worth having ? (Preview) Hi Just wondering if anyone has come up with meals suitable for solo's.I haven't started my trip yet,wont be until early 2010 when i pack up and take of to wherever i want.In my yet to be decided 20' caravan with shower toilet and everything else i need towed by a yet to be decided vehicle.Patrol or Cruise...	Stefan	28	2179	07:20 PM Sep 28, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Any brand, make or model caravan to avoid? (Preview) Hi Big thanks to all you great people who reply to posts.Unfortunately being a newbie to this i can only contribute questions at this stage.Hopefully that will all change early in 2010. But in the meantime im getting more and more confused by all the choices out there.I think that's the problem with th...	Stefan	13	18353	07:42 PM Sep 20, 2009 by Stefan
	Solo Ladies - security (Preview) I do not want to make you feel insecure, but a recent problem arose with my lady friend, that I thought was worth a mention, for the ideas that come out of it, to reduce the problem next time. She recieved uninvited male attention, while free camping, and was forced to leave In short this fellow campe...	twobob	26	1811	09:37 AM Sep 13, 2009 by Stefan
	What sort of van ? Roadstars or Jayco Heritage recommended ? (Preview) Hi all Have been looking for caravans and have had to review my price range im about $10, 000 of the mark for what i want so now looking in the $35000 range.Roadstars look to be quite good.Want a shower and toilet solar would be good too.Roadstar Voyager seems to be good van -- Edited by Stefan on Friday 11t...	Stefan	0	1112	09:24 AM Sep 11, 2009 by Stefan
	Looking for advice on buying a caravan & 4X4 what is this (Preview) Hi Just looking around for a used 4X4 under $25000 i can tow a 17-18' caravan around Australia with.Prefer a tray as i will be on my own most of the time so seating isn't an issue.But fuel consumption is.I couldn't care less about luxury features etc the more gizmos and gadgets the more stuff to go wrong.I...	Stefan	12	2354	10:50 AM Sep 9, 2009 by Rolly
	4 HOURS OF FUN (Preview) Situation: Tootling along the Pippingarra Road (about 40 kms south of Port Hedland) and came to a sandy creek bed. Plan: Consider the conditions before proceeding. Strategy from plan: Yep! She'll be right, looks fairly firm. Results of strategy: BOGGE*D to the axles, belly of the vehicle sitt...	Mike47	3	1004	09:39 AM Sep 2, 2009 by mike and Judy
	Scared to go it alone (Preview) Just how does a single grey nomad make a start??? Anyone out there who can give me advice please? I'm scared of leaving my security-home, friends etc. Also wary of travelling alonep-BUT I WANT TO DO IT!! Cruising Granny seems to have her act together. I want to be like her!	Freespirit	15	1573	09:14 PM Aug 28, 2009 by xina
	where to buy good cheap secondhand campervans (Preview) I posted this on my previous thread as a newbie-oops! Want to know best way to buy a cheap reliable campervan. Any suggestions? Price range $2000-$5000 Thanks	Freespirit	6	1091	02:55 PM Aug 22, 2009 by Freespirit
	Beautiful Downtown Borroloola (Preview) Just a couple of days in a van park to wash off the red dust from the gravel roads between Gregory Downs and here. Gregory Downs was a very picturesque spot, beautiful river, great for swimming or canoeing and plenty of redclaws. Room for about 15 vans or m/homes. No facilities but it's only about 200 met...	Mike47	11	2475	09:40 PM Aug 13, 2009 by suenami
	Thieving mongrels (Preview) On another post Chris mentioned that Barkley downs are thieves, I agree 100% top dollar even for a cup of coffee, Another mongrel I wont visit is the P**** at the Belyando Crossing, always used to till he abused me and Pixie for crossing an imaginary line in his head, defining the limits you were allowed...	mike and Judy	11	3225	08:23 PM Aug 13, 2009 by DellieMay
	Uh oh, a break in!! (Preview) Hi Guys and Gals!! Yip, I'm still in Katherine and working hard, hence the quiet! I met Mike47 and nearly jumped the counter to say hello I was so thrilled to meet another Grey Nomad!! Anyway, that night I a local blk fella decided he liked the look of the m/home and smashed a side louvre window, renched th...	Bubs	5	1276	09:15 AM Aug 10, 2009 by Vic41
	makin money along the way (Preview) Eventually when It comes time for me to be handed the keys to our motor home I'd like to solo around australia on my own and at some stage maybe get some part time work here and there, I love music and good with computers so was kind of thinking maybe doing some dj party type of thing, I'm currently doing a wee...	milo	1	1249	04:52 PM Aug 2, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	OFF AGAIN (Preview) Ho-hum, how boring, 33 degrees every day and hardly a cloud in the sky, what's it like down your way? Oh yeah, that's right it's WINTER heh, heh, heh. Had a nice little rest here in Darwin for two weeks, but I'm heading off again tomorrow, heading for Kununurra, via Katherine, should be in Kununurra in ab...	Mike47	15	1299	12:56 AM Jul 30, 2009 by suenami
	In Katherine! (Preview) Hi All, Yes, loong time since I last posted! I have been up the middle and on to Darwin. Not much there for me so headed back to Katherine to work. I am a checkout chick in Woolies. Sooo sorry Sue that I missed you when you were through here. I will be following you down the WA coast when I finish my 3mths commit...	Bubs	4	1006	10:55 PM Jul 25, 2009 by suenami
	Trip Report WA (Preview) Newman in the mighty Pilbara (as Lawsy once said), is a pretty good place. Mountains are spectacular. Still prefer the rugged ranges to the coast but I did glimpse for the first time, the Indian Ocean at Barn Hill on 80 mile beach. Good to see water again. Port Hedland had no room at the Inn (for anyone) so...	suenami	1	1453	01:57 PM Jul 19, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	HiJack (Preview) Interesting though the diverse postings on this "Solo Grey Nomads" forum may be, many of them are hijacking a thread which was intended, I believe, to be the preserve of topics of particular interest to the 'lonesome traveler'. Yes, I'm being precious. Yes, I don't like my butter shortca...	Rolly	8	1148	02:25 PM Jul 14, 2009 by dave06
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