Solo Grey Nomads

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...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

I reckon either we are on rations, or all our Solo Nomads have scampered and heading for them far horizons. How lucky can you get. I'm sitting here listening to my folk hero Slim Dusty's Family Reunion Album, and now my feet are itchy with them musical adventures. But, after helping my daughter with c...

NannyMon · NannyMon

Where are you Dave, I, for one miss you, I miss your good advice, the fun and good jokes we had, regardless of if your single, solo or otherwise I would like to see you ( and anyone else for that matter) come back and post in the solo forum. I think it is a disgrace that you started the Solo forum and now you do...

NannyMon · NannyMon

My first experience driving in mud. It had rained pretty well during the night and for no reason at all I decided to take a short cut, on a road I had never travelled before. Everything was going pretty well until I came to gravel road. I never drive on gravel roads, I always turn back no matter how...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Origami Bank has folded. Sumo Bank has gone belly up. Bonsai Bank cutting branches. Karaoke Bank is 4 sale, going for a song. Kamikaze Bank suspended after a nose-dive. Samurai Bank has sharp cutbacks. Ninja Bank had a hit, but remain in the black. Karate Bank, 500 staff got the chop. And something fis...

amblingalong · amblingalong

Hi All, I am new to this forum and am really here because i am researching for a short student documentary on Solo travellers. I'd be really interested in your thoughts on the following if you don't mind: 1) what do you love about the "grey nomad" lifestyle? 2) how much time have you spent on th...

NannyMon · NannyMon

Just a thought ..... I was just wondering what other ladies do to fill in time of a night ....... I knit. I do voluntary knitting for charity, for people with cancer, they find it hard to keep warm, perhaps you might like to do a few articles as well, a change from reading or watching telly. One of the ar...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Count Down...........yep, 2 weeks and I'm off for my first camping experience. Am joining a small gathering of a camper trailer group at the Black ****atoo Bush Camp located a little ways east of Naracoorte. The gathering is open to any and everybody, and the organiser has been most welcoming. ht...

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	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	1909	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	1125	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	1973	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	3367	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	1046	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	1066	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	696	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	1534	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	4640	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	1215	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	1108	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	1009	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	1621	11:39 PM Oct 24, 2008 by waltzing matilda
	5 Days without........ (Preview) I reckon either we are on rations, or all our Solo Nomads have scampered and heading for them far horizons. How lucky can you get. I'm sitting here listening to my folk hero Slim Dusty's Family Reunion Album, and now my feet are itchy with them musical adventures. But, after helping my daughter with c...	Ole Grizzly	12	1335	09:45 PM Oct 19, 2008 by waltzing matilda
	I miss Dave (Preview) Where are you Dave, I, for one miss you, I miss your good advice, the fun and good jokes we had, regardless of if your single, solo or otherwise I would like to see you ( and anyone else for that matter) come back and post in the solo forum. I think it is a disgrace that you started the Solo forum and now you do...	NannyMon	4	1139	01:00 PM Oct 11, 2008 by dave06
	My first experience driving in mud (Preview) My first experience driving in mud. It had rained pretty well during the night and for no reason at all I decided to take a short cut, on a road I had never travelled before. Everything was going pretty well until I came to gravel road. I never drive on gravel roads, I always turn back no matter how...	NannyMon	3	1075	10:19 PM Oct 10, 2008 by twobob
	Bank News-Uncertainty hits Japan (Preview) Origami Bank has folded. Sumo Bank has gone belly up. Bonsai Bank cutting branches. Karaoke Bank is 4 sale, going for a song. Kamikaze Bank suspended after a nose-dive. Samurai Bank has sharp cutbacks. Ninja Bank had a hit, but remain in the black. Karate Bank, 500 staff got the chop. And something fis...	Ole Grizzly	2	1343	10:03 PM Oct 8, 2008 by twobob
	your help appreciated.. (Preview) Hi All, I am new to this forum and am really here because i am researching for a short student documentary on Solo travellers. I'd be really interested in your thoughts on the following if you don't mind: 1) what do you love about the "grey nomad" lifestyle? 2) how much time have you spent on th...	amblingalong	6	1051	09:20 PM Oct 7, 2008 by twobob
	For the ladies. (Preview) Just a thought ..... I was just wondering what other ladies do to fill in time of a night ....... I knit. I do voluntary knitting for charity, for people with cancer, they find it hard to keep warm, perhaps you might like to do a few articles as well, a change from reading or watching telly. One of the ar...	NannyMon	0	819	12:09 PM Oct 5, 2008 by NannyMon
	Two weeks to go.... (Preview) Count Down...........yep, 2 weeks and I'm off for my first camping experience. Am joining a small gathering of a camper trailer group at the Black ****atoo Bush Camp located a little ways east of Naracoorte. The gathering is open to any and everybody, and the organiser has been most welcoming. ht...	Ole Grizzly	4	1109	07:16 PM Oct 4, 2008 by twobob
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