Wednesday is "Face Book for Grey Nomads" at BIG4 Trial Bay Eco. Free one hour hands one sessions where you will set up your own page, or ask questions on how to better utilise your existing facebook page. Available to any grey nomad who is staying at BIG4 Trial Bay Eco, each Wednesday from 11am - 12 pm (outside of school holidays). Booking essential. Learn how to:
* Set up your own face-book page
* Communicate with your family members
* Invite friends and family to join your page
* Interact and join in group discussions
* Understand access and restriction controls
* Up-loading photos of your travels so your family keeps in contact with you living your ideal day every day!
PS: Nearly forgot ask us about our $20 powered site nights for our grey nomad market.
PSS:Pets by arrangement, limited pets allowed in the park at any one given time, pre-booking required outside of school holidays.
Sheba said
08:01 PM Aug 21, 2011
Why would you want to. Don't like it, and will never use it. Not secure enough for my liking .
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
08:02 PM Aug 21, 2011
I have a facebook page to keep up with Rellies and friends, but can't understand why you would need training to use it. Its so easy.
Leanne said
08:16 PM Aug 21, 2011
@happy wanderer - awesome to hear. Maybe you can train me! lol. Have had a heap of feedback from guests that they don't have a facebook page and want to set one up to more detailed questions about that they are not sure they are using facebook correctly, what does it mean when someone tags you in a photo, how do you remove a tag, securing your data and what that means, how to block someone, how to remove a comment (if required).
@Sheba, I understand your concerns, I too was worried about that and resisted using facebook, even to the extent where I was on, then cancelled, then on again and then cancelled again. Now, I use it for friends and family and it is great. Like anything you moderate what you say, but it is becoming the way in which we communicate with our grandchildren as this is where they are all hanging out.
Leanne
jules47 said
08:19 PM Aug 21, 2011
Have fb page - use it a lot - use the "chat" section a lot - makes for instant talk to people, and free - have just tonight talked to an old friend, wished another friend happy birthday, spoke to daughter in law, other ex daughter in law, grandaughter, grandson, another friend, two other friends - - some of them at the same time - couldn't do that on the phone - also some posts - which are visible - the chat section is only visible to the person you are talking to - never had a problem, and have had it for about two years.
Happywanderer said
08:48 PM Aug 21, 2011
You just have to make sure you have your privacy settings right so only your contacts can read your info and not everyone else Sheba. There really is no security issue if you have that right. Only yesterday I was connected to a facebook page with people from my birthplace. The reminiscing went on for hours. nearly forgot to go to bed.
yeoeleven said
08:09 AM Aug 22, 2011
I am in the Trial Bay Eco Village right now so I will call in for the information on offer on Wednesday morning.
I have had a facebook account previously but discontinued using it so it is in a state of limbo.
Will consider reopening the account if there is more to it than I previously knew and can see a value in my current nomadic situation.
John
Cupie said
08:29 AM Aug 22, 2011
I have always steered away from facebook for privacy reasons but my children & relles keep telling me about all of the things that I am missing out on.
Like previous posters have mentioned, the privacy issue is said to be all about how you have established your settings.
I think that I will have a look at it & get my Daughter to check my settings.
Dunco said
10:10 AM Aug 22, 2011
I've been using it for years...along with my kids....and we have never had any issues.
They see where I am and I post photos etc...a good media to keep in touch. Just set it up right and all is good
Leanne said
10:11 AM Aug 22, 2011
Great Idea Gary . It is all in the privacy and the kids will help you with those. it is very simple once you know how.
Have fun, you will love keeping up with the kids, they will be surprised as to how much you know about what is going on in their lives. lol
Cheers
Leanne
_wombat_ said
01:26 PM Aug 22, 2011
Have not got and don't want a facxxxxk or twxxxer account, I use email to keep in touch with friends and relations, as you can see I cannot bring myself to even say the names
I have never had an account but I can still access these sites with certain software so that is how insecure they are.
Leanne said
01:40 PM Aug 22, 2011
Awesome John, I am in the park on Wed. So come on down for morning tea at 10.30 am and you and I can catch up after morning tea.
Cheers
Leanne
Sheba said
08:33 PM Aug 22, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
Have not got and don't want a facxxxxk or twxxxer account, I use email to keep in touch with friends and relations,
That's what I can't work out Wombat. E-mail does exactly the same thing as far as I can see. Don't need the others. Just extranious space eaters.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
09:09 PM Aug 22, 2011
Now wombat, they do have names. While travelling there is no way I would sit and write emails to all friends and family when I can go into facebook and write" In Dubbo "or where ever and its there for friends and family to see. I found a cousin on facebook today who I haven't seen or spoken to in probably 15 years. We will catch up next winter when they are in Bowen for their winter stayover.
lilly31 said
07:43 AM Aug 23, 2011
I have a face book account i find it great as all my kids and family have them so it easy to stay in touch at home or on the road .Like Marj said if your privacy setteing are set to how you want them you will have no drama .. I have found it great to catch up with lost friend they find you or you will find them in time ....
_wombat_ said
08:23 AM Aug 23, 2011
This is one of those things where everybody has their own opinions even if the rest of you are wrong
Beth54 said
04:11 PM Aug 23, 2011
I'm on facebook too. I've heard all the stories of how evil it is, but if you make sure your privacy settings are in place, and don't put your address or phone numbers on, it's fine.
My son is the most paranoid person I know when it comes to personal security, but he's on facebook too.
I agree with Marj, I can't be bothered emailing everyone. And it's great while travelling to 'post on the wall' that your okay.
I've found heaps of extended family through facebook.
Vic said
01:30 AM Aug 24, 2011
Hmmmm.......I am registered but don't use it hardly, found I was spending too much time on it what with forums etc, so stopped using it. But I understand how it can be useful as well, I was thinking if I was at the caravan park I would probably attend the talk if only to see where I might have been going wrong with my settings etc.
But forget Face Book, $20 a night on some nights for Grey Nomads is as good as your going to get in any park, although a very few charging less. Only $17 a night in Bruce Rock, WA (set price for all) for a powered site and great modern facilities.
_wombat_ said
07:32 AM Aug 24, 2011
Bruce Rock is a great spot, been there a few times, local community run the op shop.
Vic said
10:59 AM Aug 24, 2011
Yes it's a nice town and also as you know they have an annual Vietnam Vets Reunion there every year, as well as the usual Anzac Day.
One of my grandfathers had a farm there and my brother lives in town.
Beth54 said
05:01 PM Aug 24, 2011
Vic wrote:
Yes it's a nice town and also as you know they have an annual Vietnam Vets Reunion there every year, as well as the usual Anzac Day.
One of my grandfathers had a farm there and my brother lives in town.
Just going off topic for a mo Vic,,,did you put pants on that monkey or did he already have them? Just curious. Don't usually see monkeys wearing pants.
yeoeleven said
10:42 PM Aug 24, 2011
Had a good talk with Leanne about facebook and she gave me some ideas as how I may benefit from facebook, not about the mechanics but more in the direction to take in finding groups of people who may share my thinking and lifestyle.
Been too busy today to think about her suggestions (spent the rest of the day with Billeeee having a long walk along the beach to South West Rocks and back again through the town).
Tomorrow perhaps after I have sorted the pictures taken today.
John
Vic said
07:03 AM Aug 25, 2011
Beth54 wrote:
Vic wrote:
Yes it's a nice town and also as you know they have an annual Vietnam Vets Reunion there every year, as well as the usual Anzac Day.
One of my grandfathers had a farm there and my brother lives in town.
Just going off topic for a mo Vic,,,did you put pants on that monkey or did he already have them? Just curious. Don't usually see monkeys wearing pants.
He was rather well endowed Beth (huge) so rather than offend anyone I put the undies on him
_wombat_ said
08:06 AM Aug 25, 2011
I would not be offended
Beth54 said
08:50 AM Aug 25, 2011
Just going off topic for a mo Vic,,,did you put pants on that monkey or did he already have them? Just curious. Don't usually see monkeys wearing pants.
He was rather well endowed Beth (huge) so rather than offend anyone I put the undies on him
PeterD said
01:35 PM Aug 25, 2011
Leanne wrote:each Wednesday from 11am - 12 pm (outside of school holidays).
Are you running a 13 hour session or do you really mean 11 am - noon?
Leanne said
01:45 PM Aug 25, 2011
Ha Peter - 13 hours lol- whatever it takes, if we need 13 hours i am all yours! Wednesday is my day to provide training, normally an hour would do it.
See you soon.
Cheers
Leanne
shazartist said
02:52 PM Aug 25, 2011
I loved my FB account when I was traveling and have had one for five years. I also have an open Art page, which is fun, just another tool to keep in contact, and be more visible.
AT BIG4 TRIAL BAY ECO, SOUTH WEST ROCKS
Wednesday is "Face Book for Grey Nomads" at BIG4 Trial Bay Eco. Free one hour hands one sessions where you will set up your own page, or ask questions on how to better utilise your existing facebook page. Available to any grey nomad who is staying at BIG4 Trial Bay Eco, each Wednesday from 11am - 12 pm (outside of school holidays). Booking essential. Learn how to:
* Set up your own face-book page
* Communicate with your family members
* Invite friends and family to join your page
* Interact and join in group discussions
* Understand access and restriction controls
* Up-loading photos of your travels so your family keeps in contact with you living your ideal day every day!
To book or to get further information contact leanne on leanne@trialbay.com.au.
Cheers
Leanne
PS: Nearly forgot ask us about our $20 powered site nights for our grey nomad market.
PSS: Pets by arrangement, limited pets allowed in the park at any one given time, pre-booking required outside of school holidays.
Why would you want to. Don't like it, and will never use it. Not secure enough for my liking .
Cheers,
Sheba.
@happy wanderer - awesome to hear. Maybe you can train me! lol. Have had a heap of feedback from guests that they don't have a facebook page and want to set one up to more detailed questions about that they are not sure they are using facebook correctly, what does it mean when someone tags you in a photo, how do you remove a tag, securing your data and what that means, how to block someone, how to remove a comment (if required).
@Sheba, I understand your concerns, I too was worried about that and resisted using facebook, even to the extent where I was on, then cancelled, then on again and then cancelled again. Now, I use it for friends and family and it is great. Like anything you moderate what you say, but it is becoming the way in which we communicate with our grandchildren as this is where they are all hanging out.
Leanne
Only yesterday I was connected to a facebook page with people from my birthplace. The reminiscing went on for hours. nearly forgot to go to bed.
I am in the Trial Bay Eco Village right now so I will call in for the information on offer on Wednesday morning.
I have had a facebook account previously but discontinued using it so it is in a state of limbo.
Will consider reopening the account if there is more to it than I previously knew and can see a value in my current nomadic situation.
John
I have always steered away from facebook for privacy reasons but my children & relles keep telling me about all of the things that I am missing out on.
Like previous posters have mentioned, the privacy issue is said to be all about how you have established your settings.
I think that I will have a look at it & get my Daughter to check my settings.
They see where I am and I post photos etc...a good media to keep in touch. Just set it up right and all is good
Great Idea Gary
. It is all in the privacy and the kids will help you with those. it is very simple once you know how.
Have fun, you will love keeping up with the kids, they will be surprised as to how much you know about what is going on in their lives. lol
Cheers
Leanne
Have not got and don't want a facxxxxk or twxxxer account, I use email to keep in touch with friends and relations, as you can see I cannot bring myself to even say the names
I have never had an account but I can still access these sites with certain software so that is how insecure they are.
Awesome John, I am in the park on Wed. So come on down for morning tea at 10.30 am and you and I can catch up after morning tea.
Cheers
Leanne
While travelling there is no way I would sit and write emails to all friends and family when I can go into facebook and write" In Dubbo "or where ever and its there for friends and family to see.
I found a cousin on facebook today who I haven't seen or spoken to in probably 15 years. We will catch up next winter when they are in Bowen for their winter stayover.
This is one of those things where everybody has their own opinions even if the rest of you are wrong
I'm on facebook too. I've heard all the stories of how evil it is, but if you make sure your privacy settings are in place, and don't put your address or phone numbers on, it's fine.
My son is the most paranoid person I know when it comes to personal security, but he's on facebook too.
I agree with Marj, I can't be bothered emailing everyone. And it's great while travelling to 'post on the wall' that your okay.
I've found heaps of extended family through facebook.
But I understand how it can be useful as well, I was thinking if I was at the caravan park I would probably attend the talk if only to see where I might have been going wrong with my settings etc.
But forget Face Book, $20 a night on some nights for Grey Nomads is as good as your going to get in any park, although a very few charging less. Only $17 a night in Bruce Rock, WA (set price for all) for a powered site and great modern facilities.
Bruce Rock is a great spot, been there a few times, local community run the op shop.
Yes it's a nice town and also as you know they have an annual Vietnam Vets Reunion there every year, as well as the usual Anzac Day.
One of my grandfathers had a farm there and my brother lives in town.
Just going off topic for a mo Vic,,,did you put pants on that monkey or did he already have them? Just curious. Don't usually see monkeys wearing pants.
Had a good talk with Leanne about facebook and she gave me some ideas as how I may benefit from facebook, not about the mechanics but more in the direction to take in finding groups of people who may share my thinking and lifestyle.
Been too busy today to think about her suggestions (spent the rest of the day with Billeeee having a long walk along the beach to South West Rocks and back again through the town).
Tomorrow perhaps after I have sorted the pictures taken today.
John
He was rather well endowed Beth (huge) so rather than offend anyone I put the undies on him
I would not be offended
Are you running a 13 hour session or do you really mean 11 am - noon?
Ha Peter - 13 hours lol-
whatever it takes, if we need 13 hours i am all yours! Wednesday is my day to provide training, normally an hour would do it.
See you soon.
Cheers
Leanne
If you have an account and would like to say hi.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-by-Sharon-Grant/119635294721772?sk=wall
I personally think there are more positives than negatives. But it is not for everyone. And many of you have put up some good points.
Cheers Sharon
No, but you would probably be jealous, I know I was
