Solo Grey Nomads

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

..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 · 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...

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...

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...

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...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

I checked out their web site Dave, and appears to be close by your terrain. Reads as a beaut spot to throw the swag. Ever been there and checked out the hospitality ? Might be a chance for me to pop over and met the family and say Hi.

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...

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...

twobob · twobob

The Solo's has had some issue, and I think we should correct them. Is the Solo's thread needed - what do we need that is not accomplished in the main. For me, I feel uncomfortable, on socialising with couples - the odd one out. I need to know there are others that wish to travel, and will do so on their own. I w...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Are you a solo traveller or just thinking about setting off on the adventure of a lifetime on your own? Do you want to ask some questions of those who have gone before, or perhaps to offer some tips and advice. Are you looking for someone to share a leg of your journey with? Or do you just want to touch base wi...

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...

twobob · twobob

My work had me such where, from a young age, I "had" to go to many places. I did not see it as anymore than "what i had to do". Having seen a fair bit of Aussie, and then going O/S, I can comfortably say, Aussie has all the sites available anywhere in the world. The only problem, as I saw i...

jokirt · jokirt

Hello I will be heading out in the next few weeks or so - to sketch and paint - with one car (1994 Magna) and one very old tent for sleeping only. I would like to able to power an electric frypan and a jug when camp fires are not allowed. I will also need to charge a laptop and mobile. I already have lights tha...

Marilyn Porter · Marilyn Porter

During the school holidays Sun 28/9 - Fri 10/9 I join a group of travellers on safari around NSW raising money for charity - this year the RFDS. We camp out, can buy meals in advance, have hoards of fun. Itinerary is Coonamble, Cobar, Ivanhoe, Silverton, Milparinka, Wanaaring, Willie station, Coonam...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Yep..having one of those days. Just can't get myself motivated to do any simple task today. Fed the chickens, gathered the eggs, fed the dog, fed the cat,made breakfast, washed the dishes,did a load of laundry and hanging on the line,swept the floor,and now sitting here feeling quite dumb with not ha...

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	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	4641	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	1216	10:11 AM Nov 4, 2008 by dave06
	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
	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
	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
	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	1622	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	1336	09:45 PM Oct 19, 2008 by waltzing matilda
	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
	Spear Creek (Preview) I checked out their web site Dave, and appears to be close by your terrain. Reads as a beaut spot to throw the swag. Ever been there and checked out the hospitality ? Might be a chance for me to pop over and met the family and say Hi.	Ole Grizzly	3	973	10:24 PM Jun 19, 2009 by Escape
	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
	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	1052	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
	Gidday my name is Bob (Preview) The Solo's has had some issue, and I think we should correct them. Is the Solo's thread needed - what do we need that is not accomplished in the main. For me, I feel uncomfortable, on socialising with couples - the odd one out. I need to know there are others that wish to travel, and will do so on their own. I w...	twobob	8	1347	12:58 AM Feb 23, 2009 by Sophie
	Sorry, I'm not a solo so I'll say my bit and leave... (Preview) Are you a solo traveller or just thinking about setting off on the adventure of a lifetime on your own? Do you want to ask some questions of those who have gone before, or perhaps to offer some tips and advice. Are you looking for someone to share a leg of your journey with? Or do you just want to touch base wi...	Basil Faulty	3	1428	08:06 PM Sep 29, 2008 by twobob
	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
	Why leave home (Preview) My work had me such where, from a young age, I "had" to go to many places. I did not see it as anymore than "what i had to do". Having seen a fair bit of Aussie, and then going O/S, I can comfortably say, Aussie has all the sites available anywhere in the world. The only problem, as I saw i...	twobob	5	1613	11:42 AM Sep 18, 2008 by Ole Grizzly
	Solar for one car and one tent (Preview) Hello I will be heading out in the next few weeks or so - to sketch and paint - with one car (1994 Magna) and one very old tent for sleeping only. I would like to able to power an electric frypan and a jug when camp fires are not allowed. I will also need to charge a laptop and mobile. I already have lights tha...	jokirt	18	2057	02:19 PM May 17, 2010 by erehwon
	What are you doing during the NSW Sept/Oct school holidays? (Preview) During the school holidays Sun 28/9 - Fri 10/9 I join a group of travellers on safari around NSW raising money for charity - this year the RFDS. We camp out, can buy meals in advance, have hoards of fun. Itinerary is Coonamble, Cobar, Ivanhoe, Silverton, Milparinka, Wanaaring, Willie station, Coonam...	Marilyn Porter	5	2343	01:39 PM Sep 16, 2008 by Marilyn Porter
	Having one of those days ! (Preview) Yep..having one of those days. Just can't get myself motivated to do any simple task today. Fed the chickens, gathered the eggs, fed the dog, fed the cat,made breakfast, washed the dishes,did a load of laundry and hanging on the line,swept the floor,and now sitting here feeling quite dumb with not ha...	Ole Grizzly	4	1197	07:26 PM Sep 8, 2008 by NannyMon
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