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EPIRB's for travellers
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With the recent tragic loss of another solo traveller in the outback, I'm wondering just how many GN's actually carry an EPIRB in their van, or a personal unit when exploring, fosicking, fishing etc. I'm hoping EVERYONE has one. The outback is just as hostile as the sea and anyone venturing 3klm off s...
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RV Code Of Ethics - By Family Parks
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This was posted by a member on another forum, put out by Family Parks, and is worth repeating here; In Tribal Drum [Family Parks] news letter. Consider others at all times Observe the rules of caravan park, recreational areas, National park and forestry areas. Demonstrate a responsible attitude...
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buyer beware
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ok so this is buyer beware, i do a fair bit of "shopping" on ebay, infact i like ebay a lot but a recent purchase has turned into somewhat of a nightmare i was buying so amping gear and some stuff for my landyacht funly enough from the same seller, well to cut a long store short after some messa...
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Beth54 your turn
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Moree Spa?
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Cindy mentioned in her latest mailbag about a story on the magical waters at the Moree Spa. Have also seen other people mention it and bumped into people in my travels who were staying over night there. I can't find the original story of Cindy's, must have been away when it was put up. Have scrolled throu...
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Thanks Wombat
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Wombat - another satphone on offer
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Wombat, found this link through the TC Communications site, so perhaps you could have another go at winning a Sat phone http://natgeotv.com.au/win/entryform.aspx?id=61 -- Edited by Dunco on Wednesday 27th of July 2011 12:20:53 PM
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Liars, Cheats, Thieves and Good Guys
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Recent events have shown me that these people are still around and always will be. I was reminded of a couple of lines from my "bible", Desiderata; "Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is" h...
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Wish I witnessed this.....
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http://swns.com/five-expensive-cars-in-monaco-pile-up-271520.html
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My Baby
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Any news on MYRTLE?
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Hi, Marg. How is Myrtle going. Has the heart transplant taken place , yet? Lots of GNs waiting wish hushed breath..........
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Anti Carbon Tax
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I wonder why we are being censored on the site. Information given about a rally against the Carbon tax was information that people have a right to know about. The original topic was never political it was only information about a rally.It neither promoted or was against any party. Smacks of Big Broth...
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Caravan Park cliques
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Having arrived in Broome and set up our van in a precious hard to get site, we said Hullo to our neighbors, some of whom were friendly but others didnt even answer. Around 5 a large group gathered around the communal BBQ which is right beside our awning, enjoyed a noisy happy hour then cooked their dinner...
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Canberra rally
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OK, I'll try again. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CANBERRA RALLY THREAD? I would appreciate the courtesy of a reply, rather than an anonymous axing. We're all big boys and girls now, not children. Tony
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Boomi NSW
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hi all, left burren junction (rain and mud) and came up to boomi (boom eye) to the artesian spa at the community run caravan park, a really top spot, new amenities block, shop, spa pool, lap pool and todlers pool. you have to pay to get into the swimming area $4 per adult (2 sessions a day) but a week at a powe...
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Was that you CG.?
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While travelling homealong the H/way near Blackwater recently, I heard a woman 's voice on the 2 way, obviously a Wide Load Pilot... After a while, I thought....Wonder if that's CG, so I got on the 2 way and asked if it was ........she said yep it was. Now I'm wondering if it really was. I hope it was as I get...
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North Of Brisbane by 3 hours
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Can anyone suggest a nice leafy park for couple of novices starting out on their first monthly excusion, about 2 to 4 hours north of Brisbane
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CAMPS 3-4-5 & 6 REPORTS
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Been looking at Badgers Caravan Reports and started wondering if any body has set up a similar system for reporting on CAMPS free camps locations. I find Badgers very helpful and would think the same for CAMPS would assist many of us Grey Nomads. Any thoughts. OR if it has already been done where ca...
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gem stones
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ok so on our travels around the place i guess most of us like collecting things from places we've been and may pick up the odd shell and such when we're out wondering the country side,, but does anyone collect or look for gems and minerals and precious stones, or maybe even do the odd bit of gold detecting,...
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YOU TUBE
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Does any body on the fourm ever have YouTube nights. We have one occasionally, couple of drinks and play all the old songs. It's fun looking back on what things were like back when we were teenagers and how we dressed. One good thing about back then is that you could always understand the lyrics. Just wa...
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