Greens Lake,

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Greens Lake,

Mr B2 · Senior Member

How solid is the ground at Greens lake with all the Rain,

I was thinking of coming up there, But I dont want to get it Bogged, Its one heavy Beast,

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

I have never been to Greens but you should be ok if you take the ramp in your av with you. biggrin biggrin

Now somebody who knows what they are talking about will come in soon and answer your question. biggrin

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Couldn't open the pic Jules for some reason, wombat might have done something to it. confuse

Mr B2 · Senior Member

Thank you for the Info, I will rock up today, Be great to meet some of you,

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Brian - you will see another Grand Villa on the flat - Kandagal - Keith and Alice - and Yeoeleven - John, also Solo Steve and Feral Errol.

We are going to town, but back in the arvo!

Mr B2 · Senior Member

Be there late this afternoon or early evening,

Just look for a Grand Villa, Easy, These things are every where, Hahahaha,

kandagal · Guru

Look forward to seeing another Grandvilla owner

Feral Errol · Veteran Member

Jules and all, decided to head home this morning and de - clutter. I was plain getting sick of moving all the rubbish around in the van.

Not having a working computer got to me also. I am off to get a decent inverter, laptop, an additional battery for the tug for my freezer. I also have to get my electric brakes fixed as I had no trailer brakes all the way home. Be back at the end of next week.

These last few days have been a privilege. Talk about laid back.

The dogs just looked at me when we got home (with its 18C temperature and rain). They both ran back to sit in the vehicle as if to say lets go back where its warm.

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jules47 · The Happy Helper

No worries Errol - see you when you and Max and Rosie get back next week.

Mr B2 (Brian) just arrived in his GrandVilla - parked just behind Kandagal - look like twins!!!!! Welcome, Brian!

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

did you see Brian is on page 2 of the new edition of Grey nomad times?

Happywanderer · The Master

I saw that wombat, just finished reading it actually. As always a good profile.

GaryKelly · Guru

I was interested to read Errol's post about de-cluttering and getting the rig better organized. I learned a few tricks along the same lines during my recent shakedown, brief as it was. There are certain 'must haves' when camping it seems. I've been reading these forums for quite a while now and trying to anticipate what I'll be needing when I finally hit the road full time. I even added things like string and sticky tape to my list hehe. The last thing I want is to be all set up somewhere and suddenly realize there's something I've forgotten.

I love that photo of everyone sitting around the camp so I'm gonna nick it and post it on my blog. It really sums up what being a GN is all about.

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

"The last thing I want is to be all set up somewhere and suddenly realize there's something I've forgotten."

Over the years I have found it isn't a REAL camping trip unless there is something forgotten. Conversely, it is also the outcome of real camping to find out the items you SHOULD have forgotten.

Cheers - John

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Couldn't agree more RL - forgot to take towels once - long time ago now, when camping with the kids - went to a "discount" store and purchased some, but they had absolutely no drying in them - you know the sort - need to be washed millions of times to get the "dressing" out of them!!!

Also forgot one of the kids - he went to the loo, found a playground, we didn't realise he had gone - drove off, daughter says "what about Chris?"

But one thing I do, is try and have the things we have do two jobs - i.e. my mop handle also does duty as the long handle on my paint stirrer "washing machine".
The rice cooker is also the mixing bowl for various cooking jobs, like bread etc.

Feral Errol · Veteran Member

Well GN's, the reality check began immediately I arrived home and began unpacking. So far I have managed to remove half the contents of my "nice to have" goodies from the aluminium trunk and half the contents of a plastic (fish box style) storage bin. All remaining bits to keep are integrated into the aluminium trunk now. This means I will have lots of room for my Optima Auxiliary battery near my 12V control panel. This means better capacity for running the fridge. It will also mean more reserve electrical capacity for starting after using my winch, or after a long period of battery drain without starting the engine.

Instead of having one Engel 40 as a freezer and a second as a fridge, I will just have a fridge.

Why did I have a washing basket on board........I don't know! Possibly because it was handy to store things in..............It's gone now. Also to be gone are the annexe and annexe pole carrier. If I was to set up for a long period some where I would possibly use it but I can do without it! My shade sail is ok for what I want. I think the weight reduction should make for some better economy when travelling also. The Patrol is really quite economical (being on gas) and the weight saving should make it even better.

After seeing Johns shower system, I have obtained a similar setup. With some extra water storage, that should make life easier. Have also purchased a 240v/12v 100w capacity charger/adaptor system similar to the one being shown to Julez, around the campfire a few nights ago.

I learnt a lot in a short time, just listening to how other GN's with problems similar to what I have had been solved. I felt suitably humbled at the wealth of experience you all have. I still have to get a new laptop and my Elite modem sim card has expired so when I get that sorted I will be able to post on the forum while on the road.

I hope to be on the road again before the end of the week. I look forward to catching up with you again.

billeeeeeee · Guru

Errol ,,don't forget the Rim Twang c u soon...................................Billeeeeeee..

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

billeeeeeee wrote:
Errol ,,don't forget the Rim Twang c u soon...................................Billeeeeeee..

Does that come in a bigger size.?

GaryKelly · Guru

Thanks for answering my question about my own washing basket, Errol.

Gerty Dancer · Guru

To Errol and Gary

If you ever go to a caravan park laundry, you'll discover a whole new world of washing baskets. Some have simple ones like plastic bags from the supermarket... others round springy ones which flatten out and jump up again. Some have one which folds down and springs open again like a shower tent, or $2 ones from the cheap shops.... then there's pillow slips....

You can really let your imagination go wild with washing baskets, but please, none of those plastic ones seen under backyard clotheslines in the suburbs!!!

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Hey BigW, so you finally admit you have a BIG BUT, 'bout time.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Dougwe wrote:
Hey BigW, so you finally admit you have a BIG BUT, 'bout time.

its also a hard but biggrin

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Good to hear you are sorting things out Errol - take no notice of Wombat and Dougwe and their shenanigans - though I do agree a washing basket is just overkill - awkward and totally wrong shape to store. Be good to see you much better set up and organised when you come back.

This whole lifestyle is a learning thing - you learn heaps from people you meet - and take on board what suits you!

Duh · Guru

I have a soft nylon one, something like a draw string kit bag, I don't keep dirty washing in it for long so no real problems with ventilation etc, but easier to pack or even use as cushioning for something if you wish. I keep my pegs in it in a smaller bag also so I don't lose/misplace them.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Jules, Wombat just rang me and said he was a bit worried about you watching us shananagining so I told him I didn't know what that is disbelief

B2 not sure if you have got to Greens yet but if you are I sure hope all is well for you there.

I just use a plastic shopping bag to store dirty cloths in while in the playground then wash the cloths and hang strait out or pop in a dryer, depending on weather and where I am at the time, always wash by hand and use wool wash to save rinsing. I got that idea from the experience you find at Greens smile No need for a cloths basket.

Feral Errol · Veteran Member

I have a lot to learn about what is the best way to handle a mobile life style. I have managed to amaze myself at how much stuff I have been able to remove from the van and vehicle. Getting your self organised as a nomad is a real art form.

Have my inverter fixed, caravan brakes done today, Laptop on its way and modem ready for recharge with new SIM. Its looking good for a Thursday departure after seeing my doc and blood test etc.

I may head up to a friend near Cooma for a couple of days, then loop around to Greens on the way back home it looks like.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Goodo Errol - see you when you get here!!!! Enjoy Cooma!