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You were right Marj......This is a Beautiful spot.....Arrived today and am camped next too some Really nice people from Qld...Gladstone Pity you could.nrt join me for a Coffee Stayinf for a couple of nights......There is a family fishing just in front of me and I'll watch and see what happens Coul...
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Exhaust jack.
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Travelling the Oodnadatta Track a few weeks ago we got a puncture. Nothing unusual in that you might say. Fair enough, but, I had the devil of a time jacking the car at the recommended jacking point. It has been suggested to me that I might get an exhaust jack. Does anyone have any experience with one of th...
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We just returned from a few days in Kalgoorlie travelling there and back by the Prospector train, free annual travel for Centrelink card holders. This train is a real treat, comforable reclining chairs, tons of leg room and overhead storage, aircon, in house music and movies (including Red Dog...
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Off overseas...see you when I return
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I am off to South Africa in a couple of days and I won't be around to read all those posts from you for a couple of weeks. I haven't had much time to get on and post myself of late, but when I return I will be adding a few, along with some photos. Hoo roo
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New Van
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Here are a couple of photo's of the new van,had a small trip to Warrnambool to sort things out and fix a few bugs Ken
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Travelling with Full water tanks
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Yesterday we were part of a discussion on water tanks. The question was asked "Do you travel with full tanks, or do you only fill them them you are going to need the water" Most of us answered that we travelled with empty tanks, unless we were planning to use water, e.g. if using C.P.s the tank...
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No Computer!
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I am on my first big trip in the holden motorhome, and guess what-I left my laptop behind!Shock, horror, withdrawal.....But then it occured to me that it might be a good thing. I am online too much.I am at Innisfail, at the library, and I am heading up the Palmerstone for a swim. Was at Jourama falls last n...
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I have been on the road now for 7 weeks and all i have heard from fellow travellers and on these forums is how we are there for each other, giving all the right advise and how we help each other when its needed. Well today i broke down, (Luckily only) 5kms outside Coonabarabran in the over 4 hours i sat there w...
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On the road again.
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Well the house sit that was to be 2 months has just finished 11 months later but it was great, now we have to get used to being on the road again. In Christies Beach park its very nice our spot looks out over the ocean, they have a ramp to go down to the beach apparently the surf club has great meals must try them...
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THANKYOU
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All I can say is thankyou, all of you.
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Myrtles in getting a new alternator
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Yep!! She's in hospital again. The funny noise sounded like marbles rolling around in a concrete mixer by the time I got her there yesterday. That was the description I gave Sam and he said perfect description. Its not much dearer to replace than to repair and much more satisfying knowing I will have p...
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SCENIC DRIVE;
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To day we done the drive from Wilmington down through the Clare valley to Auburn & accross to Port Wakefield. Beautiful country with all the grain crops nice & green. If you ever pass this way drop into the little bakery at Stone Hut.
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The list grows;
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This afternoon we had the pleasure of meeting the legend, Cruising Granny. We had a great arvo with a cuppa & then happy hour. Thanks Chris for the invite & hospitality, just great to meet you.
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Another;
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We had the pleasure of meeting another GN member this afternoon, D & S from sydney, Thanks Daryle & Silvie for an enjoyable couple of hours over a cuppa. Hope you enjoy the Flinders.
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A Question for Wombat
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Are you mooning us ? -- Edited by pauline on Thursday 13th of October 2011 10:56:54 AM
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New Method Of Using Speed Camera's in WA
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Coming down a hill in a two lane road today I saw a camera flash from the rear of a van facing me on a road verge. I was within the speed limit but a car overtaking me in the other lane must have been speeding. Previously speed camera's have been on the ground with the operator in a nearby vehicle, however ma...
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Humpback's at Coolangatta
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Hi everyone, I had the privilege at sunrise this morning of seeing a large pod of humpback whales along with their calves moving less than 150mts off the beach at Coolangatta..........what a magnificent sight! And what a display they put on, all the usual antic of tail slapping, breaching.....and a...
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Wombat Info
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wombat day is coming up soon (22 October) don't forget to make your wombat cake. I already know the comment I am going to get from Vic and gubby http://www.wombania.com/wombat-day-cake.htm http://www.wombania.com/wombats/ -- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 12th of Oc...
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Not a Nomad after all
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Hi Everybody We arrived home yesterday after 5 months and 20,000 km's, and were so glad to be home I could have hugged my back door! We had some wonderful experiences, saw fantastic sights, met great people, learned lots, and we are grateful had no breakdowns in health or vehicle. But we arent plann...
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gem stones
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has anyone been to cowell on the west coast of SA looking for the gemstone called jade,, i know you can buy it from the shops there but i'd like to find my own,, i'm starting to collect gems from around the place,,, does anyone whose out doing the grey nomad thing go fossiking for gems,, i got a few when we wer...
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