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You've no doubt read elsewhere on the forum about Dougie's Place in Chinchilla Qld. We came out to Doug's place intending to stay for two nights. Here we are on night number 11 and will probably stay longer if we don't REALLY have to move on. I am putting this post in the General Forum as most of us read thi...

We just had the most amazing meal down at Crusaceans Restuarant on the Wharf in Darwin. Oysters Kilpatrick, oysters natural, lobster, mud crab, prawns, bugs and fresh fruit. Considering all we had, including some Moscato and Sav Blanc followed by Strawberry Sundae we figured it was very reasonabl...

This a real sign seen in Brisbane recently......

Has any one been able to see the planet mars this month?

Today we took delivery of our van - four months after we originally expected. We think it is fantastic Ist photo is the vAN 2nd one is looking toward bedroom and 3rd one is looking toward kitchen Barb

A Blonde in Church An Alabama preacher said to his congregation, 'Someone in this congregation has spread a rumor that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan.'This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. I am embarrassed and do not intend to accept this. Now, I want the party who di...

Hi all, We just got the bug and slowly making plans for the big trip.Have to buy 4WD and Van, thinking Pajero diesel and mid size pop topdoes that sound like a good combination?Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Cheers for nowLen and Barb

Little Firefighter If you don't laugh at this one, you're not breathing. A firefighter was working on the engine outside the Station, when he noticed a little girl nearby in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off the sides and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle. The girl was wearing...

Hi Just wondering if anyone has come up with meals suitable for solo's.I haven't started my trip yet,wont be until early 2010 when i pack up and take of to wherever i want.In my yet to be decided 20' caravan with shower toilet and everything else i need towed by a yet to be decided vehicle.Patrol or Cruise...

I see Coromal has started a new forum, started in June 2010 but not a lot of posts on it yet, could be handy for Coromal or intending Coromal owners though, see this link; http://www.coromal.com/forum/

Hello Grey Nomads, Been lurking for a bit, thought I'd join, and here I am. I'm Ross, the wife is Dawn. We hail from Newcastle NSW and sadly, are still working, but get the van out when we can. Hoping to toss work in in about 5 years time too, I'll probably be saying that in 5 years time too. Had a Coleman Campe...

after doning a normall sunday keep up with the family back home on face book i was just looking at other things and found grey nomads on f.b just wondered if this was any of you guys that were on it, or is it just some one that has decided that they would make it there own nomad site Curently in gladstone

do you have any favorite places you go back to on a regular basis? for me i love the bush and the beach i love kimba and Meningie in SA, and cause i have family there but i think ill find more out there , when / if i get to travel again i lived in the cities, lived in sydney and london , but for me its the bush and be...

Hi all, Posted a long topic yesterday, forgot to tell you my tug is a Commodore. Yes, a Commodore, a 2001 model VX Series 2, 3.8 litre V6 Commodore. Had it fitted with auto transmission cooler, and hot wire for the van fridge. Later when Mr Rudd (remember him?) was throwing dollars our way to convert car...

G'day all, Time to update the tug. I have been looking at a diesel Prado or a Kluger around about the 2006 vintage. Are there any members with some knowledge on these vehicles that can give me a bit of a rundown?? Cheers, Magnarc

Hello everyone. Well we have finally decided that its time to "hit the road" and see this great land before we are too old to enjoy ourselves. Still yet to buy a van but looking and still not sure of what we need but we will learn. I am hoping that we will be able to help finance our trip by getting o...

Hi, looking to purchase a thermal cooker for our big adventure next year and wanting to purche while I am still working and have the cash. I have an electric pressure cooking which I love but am looking to purchase a tghermal cooker. Any feedback as there seems to be a few available. cheers and happy v...

We will be in Bourke in a couple of days, and am looking to take a run from Bourke to Louth. Will be leaving the van in Bourke, so any up to date and informed info on the condition of the road would be appreciated.

Booked our tickets this morning, departing 6th Nov returning 14th Feb. Any other GN going to be over there during this time Pm me for our phone number.

Jan and Garry [ JAG ] are getting ready to purchase a caravan for their first trip around Aus. and would like to know if anyone has an ADRIA and how they perform. Its great to be retired and cannot wait to get on the road........