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Play Golf Across the Nullabor
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Seen lots of threads mention how boring crossing the Nullabor was. Here is a link to Nullabor Links. The Worlds longest golf course, in our own back paddock. $60 for the card and you get a certificate at the end. But it is one heck of a way to break up the long journey. Tip.. Cut off top of plastic drink bottl...
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You just have to have a KAYAK!
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Yer ... I know that I'm off on my favourite subject again ... but I just need to encourage all of you who travel anywhere near water, to go out & get yourself a kayak. Kayaks go with vans like soap with water. Her upstairs has just got me my second kayak for my upcoming 70th birthday!! It is a friend...
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Another big Croc story
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/04/3207784.htm
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Dump point in Hervey Bay.
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This morning I had a meeting with a local Labour {would be} Federal Rep. The meeting was in no way connected to C/parks etc, but was concerning the Iconic Pier here in the bay, but soon the conversation turned to c/parks. The "would be" was bad mouthing free camping sites...the taking away o...
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thinking about a campervan for myself..
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i was thinking of a slide on camper with a 4wd ute , but thinking after the last trip it would be too much for me, im kinda thinking very light scale, something like a small campervan something like these trouble is there kinda getting old now ,not sure how they'd go on big trips ie round aus on my own if i did i...
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Road conditions
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Hi all, Cheryl & I are preparing to spend some time in the Gippsland area. Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of what the road between Lakes Entrance & Mallacoota is like. Not so much the surface but how twisty and hilly is as we are pulling a 23 Ft van. We may leave it at Lakes Entrance and pick i...
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On a lighter note, anyone been ferreting lately?
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I used to breed ferrets as a kid,anyone had any association with them lately.
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Hose Fittings
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I have been useing these hose fittings for the past 3 months, they are really great, I am NOT selling these just recommending them. Like most caravaneers I use two hose's one long and one short, both are fitted with the connectors. http://www.hoselink.com.au/
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I'm in Kumbia, 30ks from Kingaroy
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New thread the other one was getting a bit worn. Well what a drama. Packed up at Moree and when pulling down the pop top I wrenched my right wrist. It is so sore have to rest it on steering wheel and hurts to pull on anything. Feels nearly like when I broke my left wrist about 2 years ago. So that was enough in it...
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Big Things Aren't Always Big
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Just been in Blackall in outback Qld. We were interested to see the Big Ram, as the one at Wagin in WA was quite impressive. Unfortunately Blackall's specimen falls a long way short, it is neither big nor recognisably a ram. Pick the difference in the photos below!
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grumpy old man
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i have, it seems, lived long enough for my children ,or some of them at least to despise me i guess it doesn't pay to lay down the law to older children when they are visiting with thier children who run a muck in your home,, perhaps i'm from another time and place but i would have thought thatcontroling...
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food sealer continued
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Have just been to Big W and bought the battery operated sealer it is called an ECO Vacuum Sealer it takes 6 AA batteries and comes with 3 reusable bags the cost was $59.97 they also have packs of 9 bags and the cost of those are $19.97 Hope this helps we are in S.A. so the price may vary in different states. th...
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Osama Bin Liner Is Dead!
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It was reported on Sky news that Osama bin Laden is dead after an american operation in Pakistan.I can only say that I am glad that the yanks finally got the murdering basterd, and the world is a better place for his death. He got his just deserts in the end, and the americans have his body.It just proves th...
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Fridge's in your car or 4x4 or bus
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thought would share this with you guys just in case this is happening to you. Just recently have had a lot of jobs with moden day 4x4 & cars which people having trubble with the fridge not working properly & they recon its the fridge but it is actually the wiring in the car, the wiring is to small an...
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RE: bad news (post further down the page)
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I just wanted to let everyone know that I have to go for a medical on Tuesday and if I pass I will start a new job soon after,thankyou all again for your kind words and encouragement, it was a great help to me.I'm a little nervous about starting a new job but so relieved.Glad to have some good news to tell. --...
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Nap Plan for Nomads..
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I have been emailing greedy Councils for years in and around Qld In regard too this BIG problem.....And never recieved an answer even once ..They prefered too call it Camping. With heavy signs theatening heavy penalties for having the cheek to rest up for the night..So's one can make it too th...
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vacum machines
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Hi Guys any ideas re the vacum sealer machines thiking of getting one when we go on our trip any suggestions on brands or whatever, and are they worth it. Also can you help us re placing photos on the sight as i see most of you have on the left hand side of the forum. Last of all how do you reckon it is worth h...
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Caravan Ideas
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Hi guys, I just got home from the Lake Goldsmith Steam rally. Saw some ideas for Caravans I thought you might be interested in, They are a bit basic but you've gotta start somewhere!!!
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Before, during and after. Daily checks.
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G'day everyone, I have just read the post by Gerty Dancer (what time do you leave each day) and it reminded me of some very valuable advice given by the Shepparton safe driving complex for vanners. It concerned the discipline of checking your vehicle, towing setup, ie, towing hitches, chains, elect...
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How to travel on a pension
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This could be a way to help others to survive on the road , I have not had to do this but have talk to people on the road that have number one is fuel the ones that I have talk to say they only travel one day a week if on a single pension 2 days a week if 2 people and don't do big KLM. . you are not on hoildays it a life sty...
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