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I plan to spend Christmas Day and Boxing Day with my little family...we've already had the BIG family party...sister, brothers, nieces, nephews etc etc. Then I'm going to hook up the van and go up to my sister's at Tin Can Bay for a week or so, along with my son, dil, and grandaughter. That should be lots o...

Hi ,I wonder if any body is an owner of an inflatable kayak ? I got a foldable canoe ,but it is not in the best condition any more, I don't want to pack it up as the skin gets a bit hard and it is to long to put on the car, so I am looking for an inflatable canoe. Are they any good , will a breeze blow you around, would...

We would wish to wish you a merry and happy Christmas. Thank you to those of you who made our year so special no matter where we caught up with you. It has been a wonderful year of travelling and spending time with so many GN. You have taught us so much about what it means to be part of this community. Wherever...

I miss the wombat .Does any one have any idea as to where he is.?......Mongrel Alan.

For all those of you who are tired of the same old same old commercials this is an amazing effort from the BBC. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. And I hope the link works! http://www.youtube.com/embed/auSo1MyWf8g?rel=0

A Merry Christmas and the best of Everything to you all ! In return for all the info and tips and good humour you have shared with me in The Grey Nomad Newsletter throughout 2012, my Christmas Gift of Music for all my fellow GN's is now online. I AM OLD AND I AM GREY ! Sound familiar ? And indeed, I AM, which m...

Have finally decided to go portable !! Anyone know where the best deals are for laptops and what features I should be looking for and who gives best internet access??

Traded our Kia Sorento in on a Mitsubishi Pajero diesel

How much is a cheap campsite and when does it become expensive for you? I'm a solo nomad and so when I find a campsite for just $15 a night I think it's cheap. Do you couples think that $30 a night is cheap? I've yet to be in a campsite that is full so I've never taken up space that could have been used by two. I'm h...

Hi! I wish you all a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year with lots of safe travelling. We are having the family around Xmas evening and then leaving on Boxing day for Walpole for 10 days and coming home to have my shoulder put back together so that we can enjoy the last 6 months travelling the West Coa...

I am thinking of buying an android type 10 inch tablet as my laptop uses a lot of amps on 12v. How much power does it take to charge a tablet, and how long do the batterys last?Is it easier to get online with a tablet or a laptop?Your views will be apreciated. Thanks, Bill

Hi all just after some advice from those that have travelled this route recently will be leaving Albury to travel to Hervey Bay on the the 3 Jan 13 via the Newell was planning to stop first night at Mendooran Map 443 then on to Yarralong weir map 726 then onto Hervey Bay we have no time limit. My question...

Does anyone know about this airconditioner. It is a Wren. It is making a loud noise like something is rattling around inside unit when aircon. is turned on. When fan only it works normal. took this to be looked at and it did not play up for them. Next time we turned it on the noise was back and lasted an hou...

Well.......we took the plunge, sold our unit and are now on the road full time.....and loving it. Changed our 4x4 to a diesel Pajero and fuel has gone down although we've havent gone too far. Heading for Stanthorpe for xmas. Aroundthertraps

Gday... This time I will click Submit at 12 mins past 8pm tonight ..... that will provide a time signature of 20:12 20.12.2012 .... that will never happen again

Cheers - John

Merray Christmas and a happy new year to all. I was wondering if any one can recommend any free camp spots around Ballina and Grafton. Any one stayed at Grafton showgrounds recently, Row...

We are heading off to Dunedoo for New Years eve, as long as we can get in. I am sure it will be a great night at the pub. I dont drink but soda and lime will be fine for me We have been in Coffs for 4 weeks with the family staying on their property. 29th Dec we head off and off off and away. Just had our portable solar...