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hi, in our jayco motor home, we have the auto manual transmision dad always says to just leave it in auto , which for the most part i think is fine but shoulndt we use the manual mode for going up n down big hills etc? would that save sitting on the breaks going down a big hill or doesnt it make much difference t...

We have just had a couple of enjoyable days with fellow GN,s Goingsoon. while at the Warrialda c/van park. You have to be carefull if you start digging to deep, Mrs goingsoon came from an area only an hour away from us in the early days, appears we may have crossed paths at some time many years back. [ so I s...

today my forum main page has got black thick lines between each section ,has it been changed or something thanks

Just heard on the news last night that the Cairns Council have decided to convert part of the land that the old Babinda sugar mill is on into free parking for grey nomads, they plan to put in a toilet block and will probably have a time limit on the length of time you can stay.................Well done Cai...

Well it is finally here but tomorrow (Saturday)at 0600hrs we are on a plane to Sydney and then over the big water to Los Angles. Several weeks then driving around a couple of states arriving eventually at Seattle where we jump onto a cruise ship for a week. Later on a bit more driving and a train trip aro...

I could think of a better place to hitch.

Hello to you all, Am new to this virtual world of grey nomads, so feeling my way around at present. We have a small farm in the New England area of N.S.W. near the town of Inverell and we are hoping to have grey nomads come and stay from time to time and help us out with our garden and surrounds on a barter arra...

Hi Guys n Gals Just thought I'd pop in and say 'hello' as it is a little while, no make that a LONG time between drinks here. Got my newsletter recently and it reminded me that I am a member here, so thought I'd best come back for another visit and see what you all been up to in the interim. Got a bit more time th...

For what it's worth Lakeside Van Park Ballinia has introduced a policy which now allows dogs . BUT! the dog can weigh no more than 5.0 kg.. Did question why selection based on weight rather than one based on the scientifically established behavioral tendencies of dogs . As yet the park management h...

Finally the last week of winter , !! whooo it certainly has been the coldest..

Any GNs using the Nomadsnotes program to record their travels and would care to comment on usefulness, ease of use etc.? Cheers, Tony

hi I only just joined yesterday so havent had a look about as yet ,but thanks for having me my name is rainy and some may already know me looking forward to maybe meeting some on the road at times when we get time to get away rainy

An older gentleman was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he was about to get the anaesthesia, he asked to speak to his son. "Yes, Dad, what is it?" "Don't be nervous, son; do your best, and just remember,...

This was taken near the top of "Orchid Hill." Iron Range is in the background. The dark green Mid-pic. is the Pascoe River area. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Friday 26th of August 2011 11:53:07 PM

This is the bottom of a hill, which I named Orchid Hill, for obvious reasons. You had to watch where you put your feet, all the way up, or you walked on plants of one kind or another, including other Orchid Species. [ My sister was visiting this day.] Cheers, Sheba.

Am currently free camping at Bingara near Warialda in NSW, the site is on the Copeland Dam road about 7 lm east og bingara, it is right on the river, a very clean and pleasant spot right on the river, no facilities so must be self contained 8/10 -- Edited by goinsoon on Tuesday 23rd of August 2011 08:49:23 P...

Just come back from my first trip in the hj motorhome and getting 6 klms to the liter. Is this good or should I look at converting it to dual fuel. It had gas on this engine before I bought it but was taken off the vehicle. What sort of fuel consumption do you get on gas? I would apreciate some help.Thanks, Bil...