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VK3FEMT · VK3FEMT

Well gidday... I am soon about to head off on my first around Oz trip, and while searching for some information (which I didn't end up finding), I came across this forum. At this point I don't have any real plan of attack (route), although I have decided to start out by going to Tasmania around May (off-pe...

Bubs · Bubs

.........and about time too! The Sister and I are heading down The Great Ocean road today for a 3 day trip. Haven't got a definate route, will just be following our noses. First planned stop tonight at Dandos campground. We will get the cobwebs out of the winnie, suss out any needs, then I will throw The S...

Mike47 · Mike47

Well, the worst of it is over. The run up from Perth to Laverton was fine, as it was bitumen all the way. Laverton to Giles (more-or-less the WA/NT border) was mostly good, as good as a gravel road anywhere. From the NT border onwards, although the road was fairly good, there had been a lot of rain through...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Whoopee, on the road again, After cooling the tyres here in Bendigo for a while, we have accumalated all the gear required for the conversion, saved a bob or two compared with what it would have cost in the central highlands as well and we are on the way at last, bloody cold wind here, so will welcome the h...

twobob · twobob

I have been absent from the forum for sometime, as I was selling up. This has happened today. I am now officially unemployed, and retired. Off tomorrow to pick up my truck, and then start the adventure. On my return, hope to post lots of jokes

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I've been trying to set a photo with my signature, so this is another attempt. Please forgive me if it looks looks like self indulgence, to raise my profile. Here I go. OK that didn't work. How do I get it into the Post title column? -- Edited by Cruising Granny at 21:43, 2008-12-11

Mike47 · Mike47

It's 08:15 and I am just about to walk out the door and take off on the permanent holiday. I'll probably be out of range of the wireless broadband until New Year's so Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all GN's everywhere. Mike

Mike47 · Mike47

Hi There, My name is Mike and I have made the big committment. I will be retiring at the end of October (at age 61) and I am buying a Jayco Penguin 13 to tow behind my 2007 Kia Sorento. I am selling up (not that I have all that much to sell), and I intend to spend the rest of th time until I fall off the perch travell...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Hi everyone. Over the past 12 years I have been living and working away from my family. They're in SA and I was in the Kimberleys. I made it routine to go south every second year. On the alternate years I would join fellow van park residents in an "Orphan's Christmas" where whoever came along...

dave06 · dave06

I dont believe that there is a mob of senior women in here at all, I think it is a pack of twaddle gump, the women that I know would talk down a lightpole when they got together and yet here in a terrific forum setup just for that purpose it remains mostly silent, what about talking about the grandkids, the ne...

Jill · Jill

I'm planning to travel alone once I get myself set up. I really like the idea of travelling in a camper trailer. I've been to a couple of caravan shows and also to one place that makes them for you. The thing I like about camper trailers is that they're light to tow and they seem pretty easy to set up. I...

ibbo · ibbo

Hello S.G.N's.Dont feel forgotten or unloved.I scan your page daily but never see any posts.Sylvia,my wife,and I are about to set out after xmas to voyage around our great country.So if you should happen across a little Penguin van flying a skull and cross bones flag around about Happy Hour,say Hel...

Mike47 · Mike47

Well! The super payout came through today - Down to pick up the Jayco Penguin tomorrow, couple a' days to fit Battery, Electric Brake Controller, Drawbar Box etc. and pack it out, 'nother couple to empty out the unit and I'm off like a piece of cheese, Hopefully on or before Dec 14. Heading up the Great Ce...

rowdy · rowdy

Moved to general forum -- Edited by rowdy at 19:30, 2008-11-22 -- Edited by rowdy at 19:50, 2008-11-22 -- Edited by rowdy at 19:52, 2008-11-22

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Well, after a few failed attempts to get away for some 'time out' by myself , it now feels very close to a fresh start happening again. I have just returned home to Adelaide from Sydney with a wonderful Mercedes Benz Campervan. The internal fit out is as if I had planned it myself. The unit is as new, 59,00...

NannyMon · NannyMon

Anyone travelling in the Bathurst area will find that they can free camp up on Mount Panorama in McPhillamy Park. Facilities are: Electric BBQ and Picnic Tables both under cover, but be careful if your parking your rig too close as they have no gutters and the rain will run down the corrugated roof on...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Was hard getting back on here, as I had to get past the missus and daughter and then ply my way through all of there downloaded (womans) junk..err, sorry girls. Once again I played the part of being a good samaritan by helping an elderly bloke who asked for help. His old Commodore's clutch decided to have...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Yep..Yee-Haa again..all packed and hitched up ready for take off tomorrow morning. BUT at this very moment I don't have a clue in which direction I'm going. My family are against me taking off without a plan or destination. But I reckon I'll sleep on it tonight and maybe something will come to mind in...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

..Well I did as I said about going away for a few days..took off yesterday morning heading for the Veterans camp at Dareton between Mildura and Wentworth. Decided to drive some back roads I hadn't been on before, cruising along 85 kph and enjoying myself. Then "****E" everything came to...

waltzing matilda · waltzing matilda

Glad you all liked the photos of my little A Van. It's like Dr Who's Tardis, bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. To answer those questions: Tows like a dream. Takes about two minutes to put up by myself with one hand tied behind my back (only if I'm showing off!). Inside, there's a table and seati...

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	First time round (Preview) Well gidday... I am soon about to head off on my first around Oz trip, and while searching for some information (which I didn't end up finding), I came across this forum. At this point I don't have any real plan of attack (route), although I have decided to start out by going to Tasmania around May (off-pe...	VK3FEMT	11	1599	12:21 AM Jan 14, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	It's finally Bub's turn! (Preview) .........and about time too! The Sister and I are heading down The Great Ocean road today for a 3 day trip. Haven't got a definate route, will just be following our noses. First planned stop tonight at Dandos campground. We will get the cobwebs out of the winnie, suss out any needs, then I will throw The S...	Bubs	6	1656	01:36 PM Jan 13, 2009 by Bubs
	ON THE TRACK (Preview) Well, the worst of it is over. The run up from Perth to Laverton was fine, as it was bitumen all the way. Laverton to Giles (more-or-less the WA/NT border) was mostly good, as good as a gravel road anywhere. From the NT border onwards, although the road was fairly good, there had been a lot of rain through...	Mike47	3	1314	10:29 AM Dec 29, 2008 by Bubs
	on the road again at last (Preview) Whoopee, on the road again, After cooling the tyres here in Bendigo for a while, we have accumalated all the gear required for the conversion, saved a bob or two compared with what it would have cost in the central highlands as well and we are on the way at last, bloody cold wind here, so will welcome the h...	mike and Judy	2	1006	11:35 AM Dec 21, 2008 by dave06
	My time has come - at last (Preview) I have been absent from the forum for sometime, as I was selling up. This has happened today. I am now officially unemployed, and retired. Off tomorrow to pick up my truck, and then start the adventure. On my return, hope to post lots of jokes	twobob	8	1268	09:59 AM Dec 21, 2008 by nancyhector
	Granny's Pic (Preview) I've been trying to set a photo with my signature, so this is another attempt. Please forgive me if it looks looks like self indulgence, to raise my profile. Here I go. OK that didn't work. How do I get it into the Post title column? -- Edited by Cruising Granny at 21:43, 2008-12-11	Cruising Granny	17	3865	11:04 AM Dec 15, 2008 by Bubs
	BAH HUMBUG! (Preview) It's 08:15 and I am just about to walk out the door and take off on the permanent holiday. I'll probably be out of range of the wireless broadband until New Year's so Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all GN's everywhere. Mike	Mike47	3	1130	08:38 AM Dec 15, 2008 by Roostertales
	HERE WE GO! (Preview) Hi There, My name is Mike and I have made the big committment. I will be retiring at the end of October (at age 61) and I am buying a Jayco Penguin 13 to tow behind my 2007 Kia Sorento. I am selling up (not that I have all that much to sell), and I intend to spend the rest of th time until I fall off the perch travell...	Mike47	12	2188	05:57 PM Dec 14, 2008 by mausie
	Christmas away from "home". (Preview) Hi everyone. Over the past 12 years I have been living and working away from my family. They're in SA and I was in the Kimberleys. I made it routine to go south every second year. On the alternate years I would join fellow van park residents in an "Orphan's Christmas" where whoever came along...	Cruising Granny	5	1249	06:39 PM Dec 13, 2008 by pawsoz
	are there really women in here (Preview) I dont believe that there is a mob of senior women in here at all, I think it is a pack of twaddle gump, the women that I know would talk down a lightpole when they got together and yet here in a terrific forum setup just for that purpose it remains mostly silent, what about talking about the grandkids, the ne...	dave06	8	2111	10:01 AM Dec 11, 2008 by Xtrail51
	Choice of Rigs - Camper Trailer? (Preview) I'm planning to travel alone once I get myself set up. I really like the idea of travelling in a camper trailer. I've been to a couple of caravan shows and also to one place that makes them for you. The thing I like about camper trailers is that they're light to tow and they seem pretty easy to set up. I...	Jill	8	3485	02:17 AM Dec 11, 2008 by xina
	Cant bear to see the lack of posts. (Preview) Hello S.G.N's.Dont feel forgotten or unloved.I scan your page daily but never see any posts.Sylvia,my wife,and I are about to set out after xmas to voyage around our great country.So if you should happen across a little Penguin van flying a skull and cross bones flag around about Happy Hour,say Hel...	ibbo	5	1170	01:41 PM Dec 9, 2008 by waltzing matilda
	UP, UP and AWAAAYYYYYYYY (Preview) Well! The super payout came through today - Down to pick up the Jayco Penguin tomorrow, couple a' days to fit Battery, Electric Brake Controller, Drawbar Box etc. and pack it out, 'nother couple to empty out the unit and I'm off like a piece of cheese, Hopefully on or before Dec 14. Heading up the Great Ce...	Mike47	6	1189	10:53 AM Nov 26, 2008 by ibbo
	intro myself (Preview) Moved to general forum -- Edited by rowdy at 19:30, 2008-11-22 -- Edited by rowdy at 19:50, 2008-11-22 -- Edited by rowdy at 19:52, 2008-11-22	rowdy	0	820	08:21 PM Nov 22, 2008 by rowdy
	Ready for another try (Preview) Well, after a few failed attempts to get away for some 'time out' by myself , it now feels very close to a fresh start happening again. I have just returned home to Adelaide from Sydney with a wonderful Mercedes Benz Campervan. The internal fit out is as if I had planned it myself. The unit is as new, 59,00...	Ole Grizzly	4	1716	08:51 PM Nov 14, 2008 by twobob
	Free Camping in Bathurst (Preview) Anyone travelling in the Bathurst area will find that they can free camp up on Mount Panorama in McPhillamy Park. Facilities are: Electric BBQ and Picnic Tables both under cover, but be careful if your parking your rig too close as they have no gutters and the rain will run down the corrugated roof on...	NannyMon	1	4918	12:52 PM Nov 7, 2008 by dave06
	OK..I'm back in this saddle by the computer. (Preview) Was hard getting back on here, as I had to get past the missus and daughter and then ply my way through all of there downloaded (womans) junk..err, sorry girls. Once again I played the part of being a good samaritan by helping an elderly bloke who asked for help. His old Commodore's clutch decided to have...	Ole Grizzly	10	1366	10:11 AM Nov 4, 2008 by dave06
	Tomorrow...Yee-Haa!!! (Preview) Yep..Yee-Haa again..all packed and hitched up ready for take off tomorrow morning. BUT at this very moment I don't have a clue in which direction I'm going. My family are against me taking off without a plan or destination. But I reckon I'll sleep on it tonight and maybe something will come to mind in...	Ole Grizzly	5	1260	02:52 PM Oct 27, 2008 by chezgo
	Curse-Swear & Blaspheme (Preview) ..Well I did as I said about going away for a few days..took off yesterday morning heading for the Veterans camp at Dareton between Mildura and Wentworth. Decided to drive some back roads I hadn't been on before, cruising along 85 kph and enjoying myself. Then "****E" everything came to...	Ole Grizzly	4	1134	08:32 PM Oct 25, 2008 by twobob
	On the Road again (Preview) Glad you all liked the photos of my little A Van. It's like Dr Who's Tardis, bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. To answer those questions: Tows like a dream. Takes about two minutes to put up by myself with one hand tied behind my back (only if I'm showing off!). Inside, there's a table and seati...	waltzing matilda	19	1822	11:39 PM Oct 24, 2008 by waltzing matilda
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