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the rocket · the rocket

me: big day today. did the washing. it has been raining or overcast here for 2 weeks now. not that I mind. better than sweltering. regards. rocket

Webmaster · Webmaster

Find out what's happened today in History here

Big Gorilla · Big Gorilla

I just joined "Pick This Place" Forum recently and it occurred to me maybe we should start another guessing game and call it "Who is This". We could post photos of famous people and you have to guess who they are. If we can get enough starters I will e-mail the Webmaster with a req...

Vic · Vic

I saw this elsewhere, I make a post; "The poster below me has a cat..." Then the poster below me answers, "No I don't but the person below me has a cat." Can be a yes answer too, but just keep the ball rolling, and remember as well as answering ask a question too. I'll start; "T...

Webmaster · Webmaster

Want to discuss your paperclip collection or the price of tea in China? This is the spot to go ‘off topic’ and talk about anything not related to grey nomads and travelling around Australia. Just one rule here (besides keeping posts friendly and respectful) – please no religion or politics. Thanks...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

AUSTRALIA AND AUSTRALIANS The following has been written by the late Douglas Adams of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" fame. "Australia is a very confusing place, taking up a large amount of the bottom half of the planet. It is recognisable from orbit because of many unusual features, including w...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. I stumbled across this great video of Grey Nomads that was made perhaps 20 years ago. Sure it was made in a time very different than today but it captures a number of GNs that are perhaps typical of many of us /you guys, today. ps. Makes my long suffering GQ Patrol look modern. https://www.youtu...

Desert Dweller · Desert Dweller

We stumbled across this website recently. http://alldownunder.com/australia/know.html Good for things like finding school holidays in every State, daylight saving etc. Plenty of other interesting info too. Not a rival to GN, just lots of interesting things about Oz.

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Cheers - John

kiwijims · kiwijims

Queensland hail storm injures mother and baby trapped in car.... A Kingaroy mother thought her baby was going to die when they were pelted by hail after becoming trapped in her car during the supercell thunderstorm, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-12/mum-injured-pelted-by-hail-storm...

Recoup · Recoup

Now I know ! https://www.ineffableisland.com/2018/10/the-homing-instinct-of-relocated-snakes.html Cheers

Weevil · Weevil

This is the oldest goldrush brothel in Kalgoorlie, more a tourist attraction & tour these days, but with an interesting history. This is a brief trailer of the full length documentary, only a few minutes, the full documentary is 75 minutes and can be found on google. A few GN's have visited this a...

Cupie · Cupie

Hi ... This is one of the most interesting discussions on Drop Bears that I have seen for a while. https://www.quora.com/What-should-I-bring-to-the-Australian-Drop-Bear-feeding-safari-Im-booked-on-Any-tips-on-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-experience

Possum3 · Possum3

#Onthisday In 1947, the first Royal Australian Air Force helicopter was test flown at RAAF Base Laverton by Squadron Leader K V Robertson. View footage of the aircraft in action: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C191652 I know they shouldn't fly and how dangerous they are but I've always love...

palaceboy · palaceboy

With most of us being around the same age and in early retirement, I thought I'd enquire about peoples experiences and views on Retirement villages. I've had a couple of tentative looks at the possibility. Presently I'm open to all ideas. However when it comes to these villages, I just dont reall...

Possum3 · Possum3

NORTHERN Territory Police have appealed for help in tracing a missing 67-year-old caravanner. Alex Rosenberg was last seen on the Leliyn Track at Edith Falls campground on Sunday, August 19. His Elite caravan and tow vehicle were located at his campsite in "a neat and tidy condition", police said....

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... cheers - John

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

As we all know rain and camping do not go well .. We are fairly prepared up at Bathurst 1000 . Oh boy it is hard work . Found putting tarp under sons tent doesnt work as we thought even with drains around the sides .. Nothing better than double shade cloth or some type of breathing mat ? Things we work out neve...

palaceboy · palaceboy

I'm in the process of retiring from work, about to place my 140 days accumulated LSL and hopefully leave at the end of that time After June 30th next year. In the meantime, I've been seeing financial retirement planners. Not been too impressed with the two I've seen thus far who seem to be pushing thei...

Santa · Santa

If nothing else Trump does inspire creativity.

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	STICKY: like a chat? what did you do today? ( First … Last » ) (Preview) me: big day today. did the washing. it has been raining or overcast here for 2 weeks now. not that I mind. better than sweltering. regards. rocket	the rocket	833	100379	05:43 PM Oct 9, 2018 by The Travelling Dillberries
	STICKY: Today in History ( First … Last » ) (Preview) Find out what's happened today in History here	Webmaster	972	253250	04:25 PM Jun 3, 2017 by Kisha
	STICKY: WHO IS THIS ( First … Last » ) (Preview) I just joined "Pick This Place" Forum recently and it occurred to me maybe we should start another guessing game and call it "Who is This". We could post photos of famous people and you have to guess who they are. If we can get enough starters I will e-mail the Webmaster with a req...	Big Gorilla	10205	773152	10:58 PM Oct 15, 2018 by sandman55
	STICKY: The Person Below Me (a bit of fun) ( First … Last » ) (Preview) I saw this elsewhere, I make a post; "The poster below me has a cat..." Then the poster below me answers, "No I don't but the person below me has a cat." Can be a yes answer too, but just keep the ball rolling, and remember as well as answering ask a question too. I'll start; "T...	Vic	990	124073	08:34 PM Sep 26, 2018 by Bushpie
	STICKY: Welcome to the off topic forum ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Want to discuss your paperclip collection or the price of tea in China? This is the spot to go ‘off topic’ and talk about anything not related to grey nomads and travelling around Australia. Just one rule here (besides keeping posts friendly and respectful) – please no religion or politics. Thanks...	Webmaster	59	41541	01:24 PM Nov 28, 2017 by DKC
	AUSTRALIA AND AUSTRALIANS.. (Preview) AUSTRALIA AND AUSTRALIANS The following has been written by the late Douglas Adams of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" fame. "Australia is a very confusing place, taking up a large amount of the bottom half of the planet. It is recognisable from orbit because of many unusual features, including w...	aussie_paul	6	304	12:19 PM Oct 16, 2018 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	A great old GN video (Preview) Hi .. I stumbled across this great video of Grey Nomads that was made perhaps 20 years ago. Sure it was made in a time very different than today but it captures a number of GNs that are perhaps typical of many of us /you guys, today. ps. Makes my long suffering GQ Patrol look modern. https://www.youtu...	Cupie	11	314	03:40 PM Oct 15, 2018 by Cupie
	A Handy One to Save On Favourites (Preview) We stumbled across this website recently. http://alldownunder.com/australia/know.html Good for things like finding school holidays in every State, daylight saving etc. Plenty of other interesting info too. Not a rival to GN, just lots of interesting things about Oz.	Desert Dweller	2	330	08:02 PM Oct 15, 2018 by Cupie
	So now ya know .... (Preview) Gday... Cheers - John	rockylizard	10	362	06:53 PM Oct 14, 2018 by LLD
	Woman caught in terrible hail storm......... (Preview) Queensland hail storm injures mother and baby trapped in car.... A Kingaroy mother thought her baby was going to die when they were pelted by hail after becoming trapped in her car during the supercell thunderstorm, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-12/mum-injured-pelted-by-hail-storm...	kiwijims	0	176	02:21 PM Oct 12, 2018 by kiwijims
	The Homing Instinct of Relocated Snakes (Preview) Now I know ! https://www.ineffableisland.com/2018/10/the-homing-instinct-of-relocated-snakes.html Cheers	Recoup	6	277	06:39 PM Oct 12, 2018 by Santa
	The Pink House - Kalgoorlie - WA (Preview) This is the oldest goldrush brothel in Kalgoorlie, more a tourist attraction & tour these days, but with an interesting history. This is a brief trailer of the full length documentary, only a few minutes, the full documentary is 75 minutes and can be found on google. A few GN's have visited this a...	Weevil	1	218	10:51 AM Oct 12, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Drop Bears ... Again (Preview) Hi ... This is one of the most interesting discussions on Drop Bears that I have seen for a while. https://www.quora.com/What-should-I-bring-to-the-Australian-Drop-Bear-feeding-safari-Im-booked-on-Any-tips-on-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-experience	Cupie	11	505	08:05 AM Oct 12, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Eggbeater anniversary (Preview) #Onthisday In 1947, the first Royal Australian Air Force helicopter was test flown at RAAF Base Laverton by Squadron Leader K V Robertson. View footage of the aircraft in action: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C191652 I know they shouldn't fly and how dangerous they are but I've always love...	Possum3	4	332	12:50 PM Oct 11, 2018 by Magnarc
	Retirement Villages..... why? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) With most of us being around the same age and in early retirement, I thought I'd enquire about peoples experiences and views on Retirement villages. I've had a couple of tentative looks at the possibility. Presently I'm open to all ideas. However when it comes to these villages, I just dont reall...	palaceboy	32	931	12:55 PM Oct 16, 2018 by palaceboy
	Missing Person - C&P from another site. (Preview) NORTHERN Territory Police have appealed for help in tracing a missing 67-year-old caravanner. Alex Rosenberg was last seen on the Leliyn Track at Edith Falls campground on Sunday, August 19. His Elite caravan and tow vehicle were located at his campsite in "a neat and tidy condition", police said....	Possum3	3	446	02:01 PM Oct 13, 2018 by Possum3
	Relate?? (Preview) Gday... cheers - John	rockylizard	1	338	01:58 PM Oct 6, 2018 by LLD
	Rain but we need it . Ahhh !! (Preview) As we all know rain and camping do not go well .. We are fairly prepared up at Bathurst 1000 . Oh boy it is hard work . Found putting tarp under sons tent doesnt work as we thought even with drains around the sides .. Nothing better than double shade cloth or some type of breathing mat ? Things we work out neve...	Aus-Kiwi	13	438	10:41 PM Oct 8, 2018 by Dickodownunder
	Anyone know the busiest over 55s or retirement forum. (Preview) I'm in the process of retiring from work, about to place my 140 days accumulated LSL and hopefully leave at the end of that time After June 30th next year. In the meantime, I've been seeing financial retirement planners. Not been too impressed with the two I've seen thus far who seem to be pushing thei...	palaceboy	16	600	04:06 PM Oct 11, 2018 by palaceboy
	Ain't satire a wonderful thing! (Preview) If nothing else Trump does inspire creativity.	Santa	15	733	08:56 AM Oct 10, 2018 by Mobi Condo
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