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Thankyou,thankyou,thankyou
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To those of you that replied to my last post...what else can I say. ITS BACK. I picked up my little van toady, went for a very small drive around the area and now "excitment is reining supreme" I have just started to put all the Bits I have bought along the way waiting for today and now...I'm off i...
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Backpacker calls cops to find croc-free camp site
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Marichhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/23/3019607.htm?section=justin6 hours 49 minutes agoSal****er crocodiles are common in the Northern Territory. (ABC: Iskhandar Razak) Pol...
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Malcolm Douglas
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I have just seen on big pond news that Malcolm Douglas has been killed in a car accident on his Broome property.
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Masters Games, Alice Springs, October
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Any forum members heading this way for the Masters Games for 9th-16th October? Have just registered as a volunteer. Should be a good week. Some of the Celebrity guests are Daryl Summers, Molly Meldrum, James Reyne, Ross Wilson , Wendy Matthews and Shannon Nolls. Patron is Dawn Frazer.
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Champagne
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Celebrating tonight... brought home our new caravan today, so excited!! Its a Jayco Discovery Outback, ie 15.5 ft pop-top with dirt road options. (not OFF road, but hey! we go on those dirt tracks in National Parks, not the Telegraph track!) Lotsa things to learn about how to "drive" all...
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Old Van unwanted but useable
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Hi all- not looking for myself but my sister in law a newbie goat farmer and all alone is looking for a VERY cheap small van to use as accomodation on her small farm at Gloucester NSW. If anyone can help or send us in a direction in regard to this we would be most greatful. Even though we say cheap as she is doin...
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Its been a while.
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Hi all, Although I havent posted for some time, I have been watching posts being written and waiting to find myself a van. Excitment about my being able to get going has'nt wained until today...I bought a small pop top caravan. Now the excitment has turned to "what do I do next". Can someone...
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HOME AGAIN
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Hi All, Home again after 5 months and 20,000ks. After unloading the van etc., doesn't even feel like we hae been away. When I have everything organised and ship shape on this end I'll give you a brief run down of the most amazing trip I have ever been on. Just give me a day or so please.
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Another question?
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Sorry for sounding like a novice, it's because I am! What is the opinion of people regarding these expander vans? I sort of didn't consider them as I thought that the design may be negative to the solidarity and general wear and tear on the caravan. However, there is no doubt that they do offer terrific...
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Thettford C2 Cassette Leaks
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We have started to get water damage around the toilet wall base. I suspect it is coming from the holding tank as the stain is "blue" in colour. This is the same colour as our holding tank additive. The only place I can find any water is on the sliding panel which covers the circular "slid...
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computer security issues & what we should know.
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G'day everyone, I have just been reading previous comments on computer security ( last post was August 2009) as I am considering taking a laptop on trip and I have some reservations about wireless security and how to conduct secure transactions using wireless. I have used VET, which became CA ( comp...
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Removing manufacturers stickers
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Hi folks, As a recent purchaser of a "Noels Island Star" caravan (Adelaide), I have had some harrowing experiences with the quality of the van. e.g. Air vents (3) leaked and then broke. 3 lights stopped working. Cupboards not aligned. Filter tap and sink leaked after first week. Chassi a...
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BACK:
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Been there done that, all went well with no problems. Had enough of city life for a few years, bring back the bush.LOL. Dougie, left it to some one else,s jokes to keep a smile on the dial for the week. Hope they done a good job. Back to the G/Coast in 2.5 weeks for the wedding, How did we manage work as well??...
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What to take clothes wise
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Hi to all but I think this is one for the girls. I am terrible as a holiday packer and always take way too much clothes with me. Any thoughts on how much/how little to take when we are looking at about 3-5 months on the road? cheers Ann
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Locust Plague Hits
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Thought I would make comment on here as unable to Email to make comment at the end of the stoy on front page. Two years ago I struck Locusts somewhere between Jerilderie and Nerrandera I think it was. Certainly in the general area. It was around November on my way south and lasted 30 ks. When I stopped at th...
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Tropic of Capricorn
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Well, if you're lucky you learn something new each day. Currently in Gracemere (Rockhampton) and went to check out the local wall to mark the 'Tropic of Capricorn' as it's on a different corner (Further south) than shown on the town map. Checked the latitude with my GPS Navigator and found that it wasn...
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Transporting and Storage of 4.5kg gas cylinders.. please help!!!
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Hi everyone, Can anybody help me with correct info on the above subject or where I might be able to find it. thanks Please feel free to reply... your help is needed... -- Edited by Galloping Gazza on Monday 20th of September 2010 10:53:31 AM -- Edited by Galloping Gazza on Monday 20th of September 2010 1...
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Good Weekend
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Hi All, a good weekend got even better with a visit from Ma (Elaine and Bob). A quick coffee and chat turned into a great couple of hours. What a lovely couple and with so much in common, it was like talking to old friends. Can only recommend catching up with fellow G.N's whenever possible. Have a good trip...
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2,000 member celebrations
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Hi Everyone, It's great to see how many new forumees have joined us recently and we are all thrilled to be closing in on a total of 2,000 members. Exciting times! Even more pleasing, of course, is the ever growing number of helpful and supportive posts that are appearing. We are forunate indeed to have...
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Drop Bears ????
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In the latest GN front page, there is a story about outback nasties etc, and it mentions "Drop Bears".........can anyone tell me what they are? See this bit or read the front page; "Venomous snakes by the bucketload! Dingoes! Crocodiles! Drop Bears the list goes on and on." I...
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