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Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Having my usual combat nap last Wednesday when I woke to hear the press club address, not my normal choice of program, to hear an address on Big Kev's White Paper on Defence given by Prof Hugh White and Prof Paul Dibb', both experts in the defence field . The speaker made a valid point "With a total...

samstudent · samstudent

Hi Grey Nomads and Wanderers! My name is Samuel Lees. I am doing a Bachelor of Management in Tourism degree at the University Of Technology Sydney (UTS). As part of my degree, I am required to investigate an issue that is being faced by a tourism organisation in Australia. The client that I have chosen...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

On reading all the various posts from all you travellers it brings fond memorys of when I was there at some of these places, Funny thing but,----- that it takes a word or a pic to remember At my age I am sure my mind is as good as ever, by that I dont mean I am suffering any major problems But I get annoyed at me w...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

In the 70s met a fella who turned out to be my best mate, 4 WD driving, breaking new ground, and exploring the hills east of Melbourne, at the time I had a small van which I used to take the kids camping in, behind the car, and we frequently engaged in a spirited argument in the pros and cons of dragging your b...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

While on the subject of the Daydreamer, although the motor is in good nick as is the gearbox, it is hard to select a specific gear, with the standard Isuza 5 speed box can someone tell me what to expect when I get down there to sort it out, with reverse hard to thigh and forward, the throw to get it in 5th (oppo...

tonyd · tonyd

Any GNs have a Cavalier offroad CT and would care to comment on its performance, comfort, lack of etc? I'm doing my diligent research on CTs, but, gee, it's a minefield. Cheers, Tony

Vic41 · Vic41

Roadside Stopping Areas in WAA report (Australian Tourist Park Management 2008 Potential Caravan Park Developments in Regional WA Tourism Western Australia, Perth WA) provides this commentary;(Info supplied by Western Australian Association of Caravan Clubs to member Clubs)The excessiv...

Vic41 · Vic41

Saw a good movie today, "The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock. Lots of humour and a bit of romance for the ladies, great scenery as well. Anyone else seen a good movie lately? Vic

TRUE BLUE AUSIE · TRUE BLUE AUSIE

Looking to purchase a toyota 200 series GXL tubo diesel auto. Have heard some bad reports re clunking noise from either tail shaft or transmission on taking off and pulling up. High engin oil usage Vibrations through steering colum Letting in a lot of dust on dirt roads Also like to know average fuel co...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

TROPICAL SUNSET ©By Christine Thiel The tropical sunset brings romantic notionsAs I gaze across the rolling oceanBut the scene is incompleteAs I wriggle my toes in the sand beneath my feet. The majestic palms sway in the breezeThe pollens make me sneezeThe aroma of frangipani wafting through th...

boeing747 · boeing747

Some time back I read some where that after they had been used as a air-freshener, people were using them to circulate the air in the bottom of 3-way fridges to increase their efficiency. I have looked every where to purchase one, but have not had any success in being able to locate a place that stock...

Monica · Monica

I found this on msn news ... what are your thoughts on the subject.Overweight? You might outlive your skinny friends... Carrying a few extra kilos? Turns out, they could help you live longer. A recent study by the Japanese Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry has shown that people who are overweight...

Monica · Monica

Welcome back ... dear friend.

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

The mobile home had her first outing since being parked here at christmas, ticking over like one of Basils clocks, bedroom almost done ,and shower had to cut horizontally to get it in, refibre glassed and is now awaiting the pipes Am mulling over tanks to install, S/S, plastic, and also where would be...

Vic41 · Vic41

Here is a link of the ATTM & CC site of dump points for Black Water and Grey water around Oz. For new RV travellers who may not know, Black water is toilet holding tank contents water and Grey water is from holding tanks for shower and sink water. See; http://www.atcmcc.org.au/clubnews.php?new...

ibbo · ibbo

Well we are back home after our trip that took us as far as Winton.Mind boggling would be a good way to describe Australia and its vastness.We used Camps 5 to our full advantage.We started off from North Arm Cove NSW thence to Northaven,Grafton and then inland.Originally our plan was to go down south to...

Monica · Monica

Well it is still raining here, has been now since Tuesday. I did manage to get out into the garden to weed early this morning but the rain beat me. Even Max (my dog) had the sense to come inside out of it, I kept weeding until the rain was too heavy. Yes, half my neighbours think I'm crazy and the other half...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Regarding Moderators for the forum if we all treat each other with respect as has been the case in the past, then I cannot see the need for Moderators. Cindy, our Webmistress does a wonderful job of controlling things on this forum and we have not needed to have anyone else telling us what we c...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

2 weeks and 2 days, and she is off the long lead, she now knows where home is but I had to find out the hard way, about 2 Ks away we have an area that is known as the flood plain, we include it her walks as it is a pretty good place for roos and guinea fowl, and she was continually tugging to get to them, as the grass i...

Escape · Escape

Thanks also for my sticker...received it today...can any one tell me the best place to display it ...on the front or back of my van/vehicle...as a I have only one I want to display it in the best possible spot so it can be noticed Thanks so much.

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	To all ADF Vets (Preview) Having my usual combat nap last Wednesday when I woke to hear the press club address, not my normal choice of program, to hear an address on Big Kev's White Paper on Defence given by Prof Hugh White and Prof Paul Dibb', both experts in the defence field . The speaker made a valid point "With a total...	Wombat 280	3	834	02:53 PM Jun 26, 2009 by mike and Judy
	UNI STUDENT RESEARCH (Preview) Hi Grey Nomads and Wanderers! My name is Samuel Lees. I am doing a Bachelor of Management in Tourism degree at the University Of Technology Sydney (UTS). As part of my degree, I am required to investigate an issue that is being faced by a tourism organisation in Australia. The client that I have chosen...	samstudent	20	2639	02:01 PM Jun 26, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	memory (Preview) On reading all the various posts from all you travellers it brings fond memorys of when I was there at some of these places, Funny thing but,----- that it takes a word or a pic to remember At my age I am sure my mind is as good as ever, by that I dont mean I am suffering any major problems But I get annoyed at me w...	mike and Judy	8	926	12:20 PM Jun 26, 2009 by Vic41
	drag your bed , or drive it (Preview) In the 70s met a fella who turned out to be my best mate, 4 WD driving, breaking new ground, and exploring the hills east of Melbourne, at the time I had a small van which I used to take the kids camping in, behind the car, and we frequently engaged in a spirited argument in the pros and cons of dragging your b...	mike and Judy	7	1218	05:58 PM Jun 25, 2009 by sagittarius
	gear selection (Preview) While on the subject of the Daydreamer, although the motor is in good nick as is the gearbox, it is hard to select a specific gear, with the standard Isuza 5 speed box can someone tell me what to expect when I get down there to sort it out, with reverse hard to thigh and forward, the throw to get it in 5th (oppo...	mike and Judy	6	1000	05:45 PM Jun 25, 2009 by Wal
	Cavalier CTs (Preview) Any GNs have a Cavalier offroad CT and would care to comment on its performance, comfort, lack of etc? I'm doing my diligent research on CTs, but, gee, it's a minefield. Cheers, Tony	tonyd	2	784	05:38 PM Jun 25, 2009 by dave06
	Official Roadside Stops in WA (Preview) Roadside Stopping Areas in WAA report (Australian Tourist Park Management 2008 Potential Caravan Park Developments in Regional WA Tourism Western Australia, Perth WA) provides this commentary;(Info supplied by Western Australian Association of Caravan Clubs to member Clubs)The excessiv...	Vic41	5	1390	09:49 PM Jun 24, 2009 by Vic41
	Good Movie - "The Proposal" (Preview) Saw a good movie today, "The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock. Lots of humour and a bit of romance for the ladies, great scenery as well. Anyone else seen a good movie lately? Vic	Vic41	12	1113	03:44 PM Jun 24, 2009 by chezgo
	200 SERIES LANDCRUISER (Preview) Looking to purchase a toyota 200 series GXL tubo diesel auto. Have heard some bad reports re clunking noise from either tail shaft or transmission on taking off and pulling up. High engin oil usage Vibrations through steering colum Letting in a lot of dust on dirt roads Also like to know average fuel co...	TRUE BLUE AUSIE	6	4305	03:24 PM Jun 24, 2009 by TRUE BLUE AUSIE
	What's My Favourite Place? (Preview) TROPICAL SUNSET ©By Christine Thiel The tropical sunset brings romantic notionsAs I gaze across the rolling oceanBut the scene is incompleteAs I wriggle my toes in the sand beneath my feet. The majestic palms sway in the breezeThe pollens make me sneezeThe aroma of frangipani wafting through th...	Cruising Granny	4	964	12:41 PM Jun 24, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Airwick battery operated air-freshener (Preview) Some time back I read some where that after they had been used as a air-freshener, people were using them to circulate the air in the bottom of 3-way fridges to increase their efficiency. I have looked every where to purchase one, but have not had any success in being able to locate a place that stock...	boeing747	6	1377	12:35 PM Jun 24, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Here we go a debate .. what do you think. (Preview) I found this on msn news ... what are your thoughts on the subject.Overweight? You might outlive your skinny friends... Carrying a few extra kilos? Turns out, they could help you live longer. A recent study by the Japanese Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry has shown that people who are overweight...	Monica	18	1087	12:31 PM Jun 24, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Welcome back (Preview) Welcome back ... dear friend.	Monica	8	1144	08:44 PM Jun 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Daydreamer (Preview) The mobile home had her first outing since being parked here at christmas, ticking over like one of Basils clocks, bedroom almost done ,and shower had to cut horizontally to get it in, refibre glassed and is now awaiting the pipes Am mulling over tanks to install, S/S, plastic, and also where would be...	mike and Judy	3	694	07:31 PM Jun 23, 2009 by twobob
	Black and Grey Water Dump Points - Courtesy of ATTM & CC (Preview) Here is a link of the ATTM & CC site of dump points for Black Water and Grey water around Oz. For new RV travellers who may not know, Black water is toilet holding tank contents water and Grey water is from holding tanks for shower and sink water. See; http://www.atcmcc.org.au/clubnews.php?new...	Vic41	10	1288	06:22 PM Jun 23, 2009 by JRH
	Month long Trip.A Tribute to Dave06 (Preview) Well we are back home after our trip that took us as far as Winton.Mind boggling would be a good way to describe Australia and its vastness.We used Camps 5 to our full advantage.We started off from North Arm Cove NSW thence to Northaven,Grafton and then inland.Originally our plan was to go down south to...	ibbo	4	949	06:15 PM Jun 23, 2009 by humpy
	still raining (Preview) Well it is still raining here, has been now since Tuesday. I did manage to get out into the garden to weed early this morning but the rain beat me. Even Max (my dog) had the sense to come inside out of it, I kept weeding until the rain was too heavy. Yes, half my neighbours think I'm crazy and the other half...	Monica	10	1021	05:41 PM Jun 23, 2009 by JRH
	Moderators (Preview) G'day all, Regarding Moderators for the forum if we all treat each other with respect as has been the case in the past, then I cannot see the need for Moderators. Cindy, our Webmistress does a wonderful job of controlling things on this forum and we have not needed to have anyone else telling us what we c...	JRH	16	1099	05:06 PM Jun 23, 2009 by dave06
	Tisha, (Preview) 2 weeks and 2 days, and she is off the long lead, she now knows where home is but I had to find out the hard way, about 2 Ks away we have an area that is known as the flood plain, we include it her walks as it is a pretty good place for roos and guinea fowl, and she was continually tugging to get to them, as the grass i...	mike and Judy	2	662	03:05 PM Jun 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Bumper Sticker (Preview) Thanks also for my sticker...received it today...can any one tell me the best place to display it ...on the front or back of my van/vehicle...as a I have only one I want to display it in the best possible spot so it can be noticed Thanks so much.	Escape	11	869	02:01 PM Jun 23, 2009 by Cruising Granny
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