It was reported on the radio in Perth this morning that there was a build up of slow moving traffic on the Great Northern Highway,
At first it was thought there had been an Accident, but on further investigation by the Radio Station,
it was found that the bank-up was caused by a great number of Grey Nomads all leaving Perth, for the warmth of the North at the same time.
"Half their luck"
K.J.
Dougwe said
10:55 AM Jun 29, 2015
KJ, I don't think it would be just GN's, more than likely people on school holiday break as well.
sufil said
01:28 PM Jun 29, 2015
Our school holidays don't start til next weekend. But there are a lot of vans heading up north past us as well.
Dougwe said
02:06 PM Jun 29, 2015
Could still be some happy school campers as the hols didn't start here in QLD until today but all last week there were 100's of school kids aroumd with adults. Seems like parents take kids out of school for that last week of term these days.
woolman said
02:11 PM Jun 29, 2015
As soon as I get my A frame approval from Dept Transport we will join the migration as well.
Neil
jrg said
02:56 PM Jun 29, 2015
K.J. there probably the eastern greys with late migration the western grey went through Gero back in April.
kiwijims said
04:22 PM Jun 29, 2015
Well, all I can say is what I heard on the radio,
Sure, there maybe a mob of early school leavers amongst the hundreds on the highways but,
"US, GREY NOMADS" have been blamed for holding up the traffic with our Caravans !!
Just wondering what happened to so called school holidays, not supposed to start till the week end and we've got the little devils everywhere since last weekend.
We normally steer clear of the holidays like the plague, but this one is hard to miss as we overwinter in the NW WA, I'm actually bailing out and leaving my good lady to it to mind the fort, I'm off to Perth to escape it !
Sorry if I'm a grumpy old fart , just cannot stand the thoughtless parents and out of control kids.
kiwijims said
08:58 AM Jun 30, 2015
banjo wrote:
Just wondering what happened to so called school holidays, not supposed to start till the week end and we've got the little devils everywhere since last weekend. We normally steer clear of the holidays like the plague, but this one is hard to miss as we overwinter in the NW WA, I'm actually bailing out and leaving my good lady to it to mind the fort, I'm off to Perth to escape it !
Sorry if I'm a grumpy old fart , just cannot stand the thoughtless parents and out of control kids.
Sorry to inform you Brian but, You won't escape the little perishers by escaping to Perth,
They are already running amuck here,
We have to put up with trail Bikes screaming up and down the street at all hours,( usually standing up on the back wheel ) riding their bloody two strokes,
But when we also have to listen to the cops sirens as well, as they try to catch the Devils, it's no wonder all our old neighbours have taken off with their caravans in tow.
K.J.
Happywanderer said
09:07 AM Jun 30, 2015
kiwijims wrote:
banjo wrote:
Just wondering what happened to so called school holidays, not supposed to start till the week end and we've got the little devils everywhere since last weekend. We normally steer clear of the holidays like the plague, but this one is hard to miss as we overwinter in the NW WA, I'm actually bailing out and leaving my good lady to it to mind the fort, I'm off to Perth to escape it !
Sorry if I'm a grumpy old fart , just cannot stand the thoughtless parents and out of control kids.
Sorry to inform you Brian but, You won't escape the little perishers by escaping to Perth,
They are already running amuck here,
We have to put up with trail Bikes screaming up and down the street at all hours,( usually standing up on the back wheel ) riding their bloody two strokes,
But when we also have to listen to the cops sirens as well, as they try to catch the Devils, it's no wonder all our old neighbours have taken off with their caravans in tow.
K.J.
Queensland holidays started last Friday and Victoria holidays the week before that. Lots of kids on the road with their families, no doubt some of them went to WA.
Maybe they are not thoughtless parents with out of control kids, maybe the parents are letting them have the time of their lives while not having to go to school. They are not all bad.
Dav4Cris said
02:02 PM Jun 30, 2015
A lot of private schools break up a week before the government ones, so that could the main reason for kids around.
KFT said
10:45 PM Jun 30, 2015
There is a gaggle or two of the kids in Darwin too
this park was quite peaceful until a few days ago.
Scouser said
01:34 AM Jul 2, 2015
Hope the road clears soon leaving SA on 1st aug heading to coral bay for a month it's been -2 in the morning in the riverland here
kiwijims said
03:51 AM Jul 2, 2015
Scouser wrote:
Hope the road clears soon leaving SA on 1st aug heading to coral bay for a month it's been -2 in the morning in the riverland here
We were up that way a few months back Scouser, The flies drove us mad so, If you are heading that way, I would suggest you stop off at any camping store and buy some fly nets, the type that go over your hat and cover your face completely,
At least you will be leaving the cold weather behind, the average temp up there at present is 25deg C,
It was reported on the radio in Perth this morning that there was a build up of slow moving traffic on the Great Northern Highway,
At first it was thought there had been an Accident, but on further investigation by the Radio Station,
it was found that the bank-up was caused by a great number of Grey Nomads all leaving Perth, for the warmth of the North at the same time.
"Half their luck"
K.J.
As soon as I get my A frame approval from Dept Transport we will join the migration as well.
Neil
Well, all I can say is what I heard on the radio,
Sure, there maybe a mob of early school leavers amongst the hundreds on the highways but,
"US, GREY NOMADS" have been blamed for holding up the traffic with our Caravans !!
K.J.
We normally steer clear of the holidays like the plague, but this one is hard to miss as we overwinter in the NW WA, I'm actually bailing out and leaving my good lady to it to mind the fort, I'm off to Perth to escape it !
Sorry if I'm a grumpy old fart , just cannot stand the thoughtless parents and out of control kids.
Sorry to inform you Brian but, You won't escape the little perishers by escaping to Perth,
They are already running amuck here,
We have to put up with trail Bikes screaming up and down the street at all hours,( usually standing up on the back wheel ) riding their bloody two strokes,
But when we also have to listen to the cops sirens as well, as they try to catch the Devils, it's no wonder all our old neighbours have taken off with their caravans in tow.
K.J.
Queensland holidays started last Friday and Victoria holidays the week before that. Lots of kids on the road with their families, no doubt some of them went to WA.
Maybe they are not thoughtless parents with out of control kids, maybe the parents are letting them have the time of their lives while not having to go to school. They are not all bad.
this park was quite peaceful until a few days ago.
We were up that way a few months back Scouser, The flies drove us mad so, If you are heading that way, I would suggest you stop off at any camping store and buy some fly nets, the type that go over your hat and cover your face completely,
At least you will be leaving the cold weather behind, the average temp up there at present is 25deg C,
have a great trip and take care on the road.
K.J.