Recently Active Topics

I have read a few threads here and on other forums re whether or not to travel with a dog, and if so, what breed. Lots of opinion and comments. I wonder if the topic was widened to travelling companions in general, what discussion would emerge. There are folk who travel as a married couple, some travel as s...

Been reading up lots and taking advice from all you well travelled ones.. lol..most advice has been really great, the things I hadn't even thought of well I have only 10% battery power atm so I will sign out ...xoxo Sandyj

Loffty (hubby), myself and Bucca (my dog) are off to our property at Eppalock for a couple of days. Got horses and chooks to check up on and feed. I would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind thoughts and support shown to me over the last couple of weeks with the passing of my son Stephen. Yo...

Read the daily update on the website. I was at Emma Gorge on 1st September and had been at Kununurra for a week or so. There were many fires around the town, but none seemed to be threatening so I got to be very blase about them assuming all were under control. Can't imagine the horror of getting trappe...

We are helping out at Avoca Farmstay for a few weeks. (Avoca is about 60km north of Ballarat in the Pyrenees Ranges). One of the plans for here is a "grey nomad" cheap camp area, probably about 72 hrs stay.At this stage we are looking at putting in an area for self contained travellers. We have...

hi we are selling our house to travel(and hopefully soon)we are going to purchase a van approx 18 to 21 foot and have had varying advice on which vehicle to use.if possible could we have feedback on people who have used falcons(wagon or sedan)or those who use a 4wd(eg 100 series cruiser)and finnaly dua...

my dad and i love the footy, but when we go thru vic or SA its only that other rubbish the mexicans play, we follow the NRL , any one know if you can watch it on line? tried bigpond as i have a next g modem , but there showing the Uk league live.. not ausie. arggg

We have finally made it to Dougie's Place in Chinchilla QLD. It is everything I remembered and more. The tranquility is just magic and the wild life even more abundant. The Tourist Information Office in Chinchilla graciously allowed us to fill our water tanks from their town water supply and said we...

Cooked the perfect leg of lamb and baked veggies on the campfire last night and Tom Cruise didn't even bother to send his apologies.............rude, very rude.......

Considering this is only the second time I've done a baked dinner of the open fire it was a huge success and went down real...

Hi all, I've been reading through the forum posts here for a while, and have thoroughly enjoyed reading about everyone's trips and experiences (and the wealth of advice as well!). The problem is, I'm not terribly grey (although have a few grey hairs creeping in of late). I'm 28. I don't think I really...

Her boss asked sympathetically, 'What's the matter?' The blonde replies, 'Early this morning I got a phone call saying that my mother had passed away.' The boss, feeling sorry for her, says, 'Why don't you go home for the day? Take the day off to relax & rest.' 'Thanks, but I'd be better off here. I n...

Hi guys, We are members of the Australasian Touring Caravan, Motorhome and Camping Club Inc. The WA Club is having there Oct rally from Oct 27-30 at Wongan Caravan Park, Fenton street, Wongan Hills $20 pvpn, 180kms from Perth. Over this weekend there will be Centenary Celebrations. A great weekend...

Hi all I thought this link might be off interest, it could while away a few reading hours. I have enjoyed the reading of the first and second truck construction and also the travel diaries of this couple. The photography is fantastic. http://www.robgray.com/graynomad/issues/index.php Regards J...

Had a call from Helen (Esmerelda) this afternoon (Norma and I had just been talking about her, and I'd just said I'd call her later - mobile rang - and it was Helen - eerie!). Anyway - she is back in Victoria - at her parents place in Thornton - won't have any phone or internet from there - will catch up with al...

My park neighbours are itinerants. Full time nomads, with a V8 Chevvy and a 5th wheeler. The rig is registered in Qld. It's their home. It's due for reregistration, so to comply with the specifications they arranged to have it inspected to comply with the roadworthy certificate. They sent the money a...

We're in the Baramba Bush Camp east of Murgon and heading towards Gayndah, does anyone have any info on Gayndah parks, are they full of fruit pickers at this time of the year and would it be better to free camp at Binjour Range park or Wharton weir ?

Hi all, Now that Felicia is home with her shiny new engine (road tested, and cannot fault it, she's running like a dream) we have decided to go full steam ahead and have a christening party. The theme of the party is "Garden Party". No specific dress code, however you MUST wear a hat. Apologi...

Hi all, recently I received the 2nd newsletter put out by "The Grey Nomads Times" and found my self absolutely disgusted by the attitude of Heidi in the Ask Jacelyn and Heidi etiquette section. I find it hard to believe that the editors would support such a "redneck" attitude pu...

I have some photos of greens lake and will put in get togethers Ken

I have 2 x 105AH deep cycle batteries wired in parallel in my motorhome and when not travelling I keep them charged via a 21 amp battery charger plugged into 240V that goes into float mode when full charge is reached, recently during a routine check I found the batteries had gone flat and the charger had d...