Thread: Grey Nomads - things I've learnt in the last few days.

During our 2 years touring in the motorhome we only stopped 2 times in a caravan park and both for our security. Once on the Narraben Lake caravan park and the other just north of Taree.
We have a fossicker license and with it we have free camoing in some of the most beautiful spots in Oz.
Think the money that we saved in accommodation or rent during that 2 years and you will see that it pay for the food.
If any one of you have the desire to go and explore do not leave it till you are two old or health does not help. Plan now, live simple if needed and enjoy
PS: we also saved thousands by building our own motorhome.

Originally Posted by robbotd5

This topic has started as a casual observation of a group of individuals in our society who are generally retired, so they have worked their whole life, brought up the kids, contributed to society so now it's time to kick back relax and enjoy life in this great country of ours.

Every time I've heard that line on the UHF, I've felt compelled to add "If you've done your bit for the country and are now just fart****ing around the countryside, how about you get out of the way of those who are still doing thier bit?"

Originally Posted by Reads90

I go to Emerald for work a fair bit and the locals were moaning that every year hundreds of Victorian Retirees descend on Emerald in the winter.

What I love most about living here in summer, is not the 45-50 degree heat, not the storms, not perving on the scantily clad females getting around, but for at least 4 months of the year, sanity returns to the roads as the travellers **** off down south.

They complain that travelling at the posted limit is less economical.
If you cant afford the fuel bill, why on earth are you driving a big $$ 4wd with a taj mahal on wheels dragging along behind you? A falcodore and pop top camper works just as well, at a fraction of the cost.

They complain that they dont feel comfortable driving at the posted limit.
If you dont feel comfortable driving at the posted speed limit, WHY? Is your chosen car/caravan combination unsuitable, poorly loaded, in poor condition, or are you simply incompetent to drive your rig without posing a danger to all other road users? If any of those factors is the case, WHY are you on the road like that to start with?

They complain that travelling at the posted speed limit restricts their ability to see the countryside.
GET OFF THE BLOODY ROAD, BREW UP AND ENJOY THE SCENERY MORE OFTEN THEN


Honestly, if I live long enough to retire, I can only hope I can afford to buy a gutless 4wd to tow a Taj Mahal on wheels, then I'll clear off down to Victoria and South Australia and live out my days crawling around the place at 30km/h..... and on the back of the van? "Queenslanders Revenge"

Feeling like getting something off your chest Sprint? I could be wrong, but I get the impression you're not a fan of the nomads...? Only a slight hint there I think...

Originally Posted by Reads90

That is my biggest pet hate of all time is idiots that drive on the car in front and never look beyond their bumper.

So sit right up behind you try to intimidate you and wanting for you to get out if the way or speed up and have not looked beyond your car to see that there is a car in front of you and in front of him and so on.


Aussie seem to specialise in that art.
Perfected by old commodores and falcons.

BTW off topic but while on the subject of sorts As a pom is there something I am missing or is it that you have to have a messy goatie beard to rego a old white commodore.

Oi! I drive an old Commodore. It's the best car I have ever had.

Originally Posted by bacicat

Feeling like getting something off your chest Sprint? I could be wrong, but I get the impression you're not a fan of the nomads...? Only a slight hint there I think...

Not a fan of them? well now........

Ummmmm,,,,

Originally Posted by Sprint

What I love most about living here in summer, is not the 45-50 degree heat, not the storms, not perving on the scantily clad females getting around, but for at least 4 months of the year, sanity returns to the roads as the travellers **** off down south.

I'll be there directly


GET OFF THE BLOODY ROAD, BREW UP AND ENJOY THE SCENERY MORE OFTEN THEN

And watch "the scantily clad females"


Honestly, if I live long enough to retire, I can only hope I can afford to buy a gutless 4wd to tow a Taj Mahal on wheels, then I'll clear off down to Victoria and South Australia and live out my days crawling around the place at 30km/h.....
A good speed for watching the scenery
and on the back of the van? "Queenslanders Revenge"

Hmmm?

Originally Posted by Davo

Hmmm?

No, he mean Ummmmm,,,,