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Sunshine · Sunshine

Nother lurking newby coming outa the closet HellOooo everyone Solo wannabe nomad ~ not grey yet but I'm working on it... Peace ~ Sunshine -- Edited by Sunshine on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 09:10:19 PM

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

On our recent trip we called into the Big 4 at Moamma ,, on the Murray. Arrived mid morning to check in. Female on reception , her first words were======= WHATAAAA YAAAA WANTTT ????.... , then proceded to have a proper dummy spit because it was still am. There was also a price hike as well plus scho...

leajoy · leajoy

Hi Everyone, we are thinking of going to the Eyre Pens next year and were wondering what time of year was the best. We were looking at Feb - April. Would like it if the weather was warm but not too hot - happy up to 30 degrees or so. Also any ideas on great camp spots (preferably not caravan parks) and thi...

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

Hello Fellow Nomads, I would like to buy a Cast Iron Dutch Oven but can not buy Australian Made. Have checked with Furphys Foundrys that used to make one in Australia. But like every thing else, they import them now. Got on to an Amercian company called Lodge. Contacted Lodge and they said it would cos...

Delta18 · Delta18

After all the time I have been a staunch supporter of SB, I arrived here last Friday to immense disappointment.... The jetty is closed for repair Not only is the jetty closed, there has been howling easterlies blowing making it hard to get near the water anywhere. I have managed to get a good feed of squi...

briche · briche

Hi all, we are now getting closer to making the major decision about heading out. We are now planning at least two years maybe three and the whole matter of money has arisen as we knew it would. We own our home but need the finance to buy caravan, two vehicle, etc and while we have money that we can access it w...

Muzza · Muzza

I am on a DVA and centerlink disability pension. My first trip is intended to be 12 mnths, I have a permant postal address. Do they really care if you are travelling when you are on a disability. ??

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

All Holdens on the podeum (spelling), back where they belong.

milo · milo

dad and I had a nice drive from nowra to Condobolin NSW, About a 5hr drive, I did most of the driving, some of the roads leading here are a bit dicey but we took our time, had to make a few pit stops for Ben the dog. dads gone down to the river to try his luck then tomorrow were going to look at the house where dad an...

Ma · Ma

Just got back from up the Street and noticed that Uleaded petrol is down to 115.9 pl while diesel is still up at 121.9. Like Pauline said: "please explain" I certainly can't. Ma

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Why is it that each fuel company has different colour codes on there pump handles . Surely there needs to be a standard colour code nation wide . Recently stopped a GN from filling his diesel with ULP , he like a lot thought that Black was diesel when in fact at this particular outlet diesel was dark blu...

al · al

hi all not really relevent to any thing but it just annoys the hell out of me. had to take van to have work carried out on it. i knew there was road works being done on my normal route so went an alternative way guess what road works. so turned off to go another way guess what, more road works. my biggest bitch i...

ibbo · ibbo

We have a new house guest,came uninvited this morning and took up residence on our back verandah.A beautiful creature about 6 feet long a bit on the thin side,I guess that it just came out of hibernation.The Magpies and Mynahs alerted us to his arrival with loud bird noises(could'nt spell squawking)...

justcruisin01 · justcruisin01

G'Day to all, This years trip had us on the road for 7mths , left in March heading south we followed the coast to VIC, by late April & meet the C O L D change with a zero temp the first night.I know now why they all go north for winter,we had the state to our selves. Upon reaching Sale we we headed to nint...

Goanna · Goanna

Hi, do you think electric brakes are essential for a 17ft van and what do they consist of etc.......Cheers.

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

After the last couple of days I've had, give me the road every time. I had to fly out of Cairns to Brisbane on Wednesday. Apart from the fact Cairns Airport is an absolute mess under reconstruction, the airline management is a matching mess. Everything is a long wait and a long walk. The planes were banke...

reza · reza

Monday morning the van goes into storage for a month. Fly to Karratha on Tuesday morning, do a 4 week stint then back to Perth pick the van up and lug her home to the Shoalhaven. We will only have 10-11 days to get home as i will fly back to perth after that for another 4 week stint

Goanna · Goanna

Hi, i am going to use a Porta Potti toilet in my van, if i use Bio- Magic in it would i be allowed to empty at a dump point?

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SOLAR-PANEL-mono-120W-Folding-Camping-READY-TO-USE_W0QQitemZ350259148659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Gadgets?hash=item518d127773&...

Ma · Ma

Who's counting the days? You can be sure we are. Finally bound for Townsville. Leaving next Sunday morning and will be away until around the 7th December. The first stop is only about 60ks down the road. Spending 5 nights at Nelligen Big 4 with a whole bunch from our village. We do this every year aro...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Me too ~ just saying Hi! (Preview) Nother lurking newby coming outa the closet HellOooo everyone Solo wannabe nomad ~ not grey yet but I'm working on it... Peace ~ Sunshine -- Edited by Sunshine on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 09:10:19 PM	Sunshine	7	664	09:40 PM Oct 15, 2009 by Sunshine
	WOULD NOT RECOMMEND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) On our recent trip we called into the Big 4 at Moamma ,, on the Murray. Arrived mid morning to check in. Female on reception , her first words were======= WHATAAAA YAAAA WANTTT ????.... , then proceded to have a proper dummy spit because it was still am. There was also a price hike as well plus scho...	justcruisin01	11	1105	08:07 PM Oct 15, 2009 by dave06
	Eyre Penninsula (Preview) Hi Everyone, we are thinking of going to the Eyre Pens next year and were wondering what time of year was the best. We were looking at Feb - April. Would like it if the weather was warm but not too hot - happy up to 30 degrees or so. Also any ideas on great camp spots (preferably not caravan parks) and thi...	leajoy	9	975	07:08 PM Oct 15, 2009 by Smokeydk
	Buying From Overseas (Preview) Hello Fellow Nomads, I would like to buy a Cast Iron Dutch Oven but can not buy Australian Made. Have checked with Furphys Foundrys that used to make one in Australia. But like every thing else, they import them now. Got on to an Amercian company called Lodge. Contacted Lodge and they said it would cos...	ROAMIN	8	726	10:06 AM Oct 15, 2009 by dave06
	Streaky Bay has let me down.... (Preview) After all the time I have been a staunch supporter of SB, I arrived here last Friday to immense disappointment.... The jetty is closed for repair Not only is the jetty closed, there has been howling easterlies blowing making it hard to get near the water anywhere. I have managed to get a good feed of squi...	Delta18	7	1714	09:39 AM Oct 15, 2009 by Delta18
	Selling your home and centerlink (Preview) Hi all, we are now getting closer to making the major decision about heading out. We are now planning at least two years maybe three and the whole matter of money has arisen as we knew it would. We own our home but need the finance to buy caravan, two vehicle, etc and while we have money that we can access it w...	briche	14	1310	09:00 PM Oct 14, 2009 by Gary and Kerry
	Centerlink and travelling (Preview) I am on a DVA and centerlink disability pension. My first trip is intended to be 12 mnths, I have a permant postal address. Do they really care if you are travelling when you are on a disability. ??	Muzza	18	1720	08:42 PM Oct 14, 2009 by Muzza
	King of the Mountain (Preview) All Holdens on the podeum (spelling), back where they belong.	Gary and Kerry	24	1252	07:49 PM Oct 14, 2009 by ibbo
	in Condobolin NSW for a few days (Preview) dad and I had a nice drive from nowra to Condobolin NSW, About a 5hr drive, I did most of the driving, some of the roads leading here are a bit dicey but we took our time, had to make a few pit stops for Ben the dog. dads gone down to the river to try his luck then tomorrow were going to look at the house where dad an...	milo	12	1111	10:20 AM Oct 14, 2009 by dave06
	DIESEL PRICES (Preview) Just got back from up the Street and noticed that Uleaded petrol is down to 115.9 pl while diesel is still up at 121.9. Like Pauline said: "please explain" I certainly can't. Ma	Ma	5	643	12:05 AM Oct 14, 2009 by Terro
	Uniform Colour Coding Needed (Preview) Why is it that each fuel company has different colour codes on there pump handles . Surely there needs to be a standard colour code nation wide . Recently stopped a GN from filling his diesel with ULP , he like a lot thought that Black was diesel when in fact at this particular outlet diesel was dark blu...	Wombat 280	10	2402	02:36 PM Oct 13, 2009 by Firefly
	road works (Preview) hi all not really relevent to any thing but it just annoys the hell out of me. had to take van to have work carried out on it. i knew there was road works being done on my normal route so went an alternative way guess what road works. so turned off to go another way guess what, more road works. my biggest bitch i...	al	6	725	01:42 PM Oct 13, 2009 by biggles
	Diamond Python. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) We have a new house guest,came uninvited this morning and took up residence on our back verandah.A beautiful creature about 6 feet long a bit on the thin side,I guess that it just came out of hibernation.The Magpies and Mynahs alerted us to his arrival with loud bird noises(could'nt spell squawking)...	ibbo	31	3111	10:59 AM Oct 13, 2009 by biggles
	Trip report /09 (Preview) G'Day to all, This years trip had us on the road for 7mths , left in March heading south we followed the coast to VIC, by late April & meet the C O L D change with a zero temp the first night.I know now why they all go north for winter,we had the state to our selves. Upon reaching Sale we we headed to nint...	justcruisin01	3	779	10:31 AM Oct 13, 2009 by dave06
	ELECTRIC BRAKES (Preview) Hi, do you think electric brakes are essential for a 17ft van and what do they consist of etc.......Cheers.	Goanna	11	1722	08:10 AM Oct 13, 2009 by Terro
	Road vs Air (Preview) After the last couple of days I've had, give me the road every time. I had to fly out of Cairns to Brisbane on Wednesday. Apart from the fact Cairns Airport is an absolute mess under reconstruction, the airline management is a matching mess. Everything is a long wait and a long walk. The planes were banke...	Cruising Granny	17	1150	03:19 PM Oct 12, 2009 by dave06
	THE VAN GOES INTO STORAGE (Preview) Monday morning the van goes into storage for a month. Fly to Karratha on Tuesday morning, do a 4 week stint then back to Perth pick the van up and lug her home to the Shoalhaven. We will only have 10-11 days to get home as i will fly back to perth after that for another 4 week stint	reza	4	701	10:18 AM Oct 12, 2009 by dave06
	DUMP POINTS (Preview) Hi, i am going to use a Porta Potti toilet in my van, if i use Bio- Magic in it would i be allowed to empty at a dump point?	Goanna	17	2343	08:50 PM Oct 11, 2009 by suenami
	Solar panels (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SOLAR-PANEL-mono-120W-Folding-Camping-READY-TO-USE_W0QQitemZ350259148659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Gadgets?hash=item518d127773&...	Gary and Kerry	9	1050	07:03 PM Oct 11, 2009 by Smokeydk
	COUNT DOWN (Preview) Who's counting the days? You can be sure we are. Finally bound for Townsville. Leaving next Sunday morning and will be away until around the 7th December. The first stop is only about 60ks down the road. Spending 5 nights at Nelligen Big 4 with a whole bunch from our village. We do this every year aro...	Ma	18	1068	04:38 PM Oct 11, 2009 by Cruising Granny
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