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Here's the other side of the story. These people may not have the asstes of the Baby Boomers, but neither do they have the manners or regard for other members of the community. This is an ongoing problem in Cairns and our council appears not to have the intestinal fortitude to deal with it.

When GN folk mention the length of their vans, what length are they quoting? My Jayco is internal 16'11", it is actual body length 19', however overall with A frame and sullage equipment box it occupies 24'. road space......soooo relative to oft quoted lengths on this Forum is mine a 19' Van?...

Something for seniors to do to keep those "aging" grey cells active! 1. Johnny 's mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May....What was the third child 's name? 2. There is a clerk at the butcher shop, he is five feet ten inches tall and he wea...

Hello fellow travellers, I am into the 5th week of my adventure and really enjoying it. One of the issues I need to deal with at the moment is maintaining some sort of income level so I can fuel up and eat!! Not desperate but I would like to have something coming in. I have had a look at those on line survey...

I was testing children in my Glasgow Sunday school class to see if they understood the concept of getting into heaven. I asked them, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big jumble sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into heaven?" "NO!" the children answer...

Two aliens landed in the Nullarbor near a petrol station that was closed for the night. They approached one of the petrol pumps and the younger alien addressed it saying, Greetings, Earthling. We come in peace. Take us to your leader. The gas pump, of course, didnt respond. The younger alien became an...

Just had our first grey nomad trip Lake Leslie, then free camped Mellmeran - great spot Cecil Plains free camp - another great spot, quiet, busy and lovely camp fire Kingaroy showgrounds - very good location, and visited all around the area. Bunya Mountains glorious Caboolture showgrounds, not gre...

Good Morning Fellow Nomads Question: I am driving from the NSW Mid North Coast to the Sunshine Coast in June and would like to go via The Risk and Rathdowney. 'The Cave' as you can see from my Avator, stands about 3 metres high because of its hump at the front - is anyone familiar with this road, can I do it...

My 8 month old Kindle froze last week. Was ready to dash back to Dick Smith with the extended warranty until talking to someone who tells me it happens often. There is supposed to be a reset button - cant find it, but in the meantime mine had run the battery totally flat so in effect 'reset' itself yesterda...

When a male bird just can't stand it anymore. Photographers note: You could die of old age waiting to get a shot like this one.

Cannot believe what i have just read , regarding some bakery businesses wanting to ban electricial shops from selling breadmakers,due to the fact that they recon it will end up putting the bakery out of business.Were will it all end...Does that mean that before long we will not be allowed to fish ,...

Well I have the use of a hut for the winter and right welcome it is too. Rent free; no power but I have solar. Wood stove...open fire place....and a little slow combustion space heater as well. The camper will be empty and i can get it all spic and span ready for sale. 10 mins into Grenfell. I am able to save...

Just had this sent to me - by a very reputable sources,he at first thought it was a scam, but checked it out - and it is genuine!!!!!! Beware! "Our Federal Government has just passed legislation that gives them the power to take your money from your bank account if you have not used it for 3 years....

I was told by a camper previously that a person living on a pension is allowed to spend 3 months of a year overseas without losing pension rights and that the cost of living can be very cheap to the point that one could live comfortably for a time without overspending the pension. As a solo grey nomad that a...

Well my first little journey was interesting to say the least. Heading off on Anzac Day around 9am I went straight down the highway to Nowra, south of Sydney, and took the Braidwood rd. This runs through a quaint little place called Nerriga.......they have a good pub there and the old Two Up was well...

Anyone tried smoked carp yet?

Was interested the other day to read a piece in a magizine about how the grey nomad traveler is buggering things for the normal holiday maker, some of the things mentioned were over crowding of camp sites arriving to places in to big a mobs, over staying in the free camp sites, just being allround free lo...

Welcome back to the mainland - Ozi2 (Roger and Leoni), and a big WELCOME to the mainland Florinhill (Bob and Rhonda). Both came over on the boat last night - were looking out for each other to meet up - and would you believe their seats in the Ocean Recliner sections were adjacent. Happy travels on the &q...