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mike and Judy · mike and Judy

gotta admit I am not a connisiuer of art, but Judy and I were talking of aboriginal paintings,How many dots does it take to make a masterpiece?there is a shop on the wharf in Cairns that has some paintings that are priced in the thousands, and I was trying to explain to her that if you were to put a lot of dot...

Ma · Ma

G'day My name is Bob, also known as Guru from ancient times. I am married to the most wonderful lady on the net, her nickname is Ma. From time to time (when I am allowed) I put a few comments on this forum using Mas' login... If that is at all offfensive, let Ma know and I'll go back into the doghouse...

MikeMin · MikeMin

Setting the cat amongst the pigeons! We have reached the conclusion that in the interests of world peace (and domination!), I hop behind the wheel and Mike directs me in backing the van into the site. I am hopeless at giving directions (picture a demented traffic cop), Mike is good, ergo - I back the va...

Pam · Pam

Well after 6 weeks hubby & I are home from our big adventure to the other side of Oz. 9000 Km's with most of that being the getting to WA & coming home to NSW. We crossed the Nullabor and started at Esperance & made it to Mandurah mainly via the coast. Our month over there went too fast. When I hav...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

On my way to the local toyshop, as I opened my door a fat toad was spotted in the birds water container, Got out the 50/50 dettol and water mix and sprayed him profusely, it kills em stone dead, and its fun hunting them down and shooting them, and as Judy said he will be very clean when St Peter opens his...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Yes that's right - next Friday the 15 May. Anyone who wishes to consientiously object about anything presumably is allowed to do so on the 15 th....

solotravelguy · solotravelguy

Hi Cindy Thanks so much the stickers arrived today, I will be out cleaning the back window so I can put them on show tomorrow, thanks again Graeme

Marken Time · Marken Time

Is it true that if you put a new battery with an older one then the new battery will kill the old battery in a short time................

Pickles · Pickles

To all Gray Nomads. Drongo Dave and Wendy are on there way. They have put there names on the van so if anybody sees them on there travels please say hello. And a few beers.lol you wont meet a nicer couple. To Dave and Wendy we all hope you have a great trip and see and do everything you planned. good

solotravelguy · solotravelguy

Hi guys thanks for all your help with the interent it was great and I feel that it is under control now. Slowly working through the problems before hitting the road. I have a 12volt fridge which draws 4A on 12 volts. it works well both as a fridge or freezer. I went and brought 2 /12 volt batteries and I have t...

dave06 · dave06

I was redrilling my white ant protection barrier and had the camper next to me and just happened to have the uhf on and scanning (1) I cant see you yet, I will let you know when you can see me??????????????? (2) put the load on the second to last post, not the last but the one before that or oh bugger it make i...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Yeah I know we don't talk politics in here but consider the poll. Its anonymous but you can of course express any ideas. I'm thinking the Australain Seniors Party would be a good place to start.

ibbo · ibbo

My stickers arrived today(wed).Thank you they are already on the backside/end of my Penguin.A good job well done.CheersIbbo.

whoppa · whoppa

Hi Guys, We have finally made it to oz. Lovely on the gold coast After a bit of searching we have found a BA falcon to buy to tow our caravan when we purchase that. We are now having trouble getting insurance while on te move. Can any one offer suggestions, I have tryed to search the forum but seach engine gi...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Fess up who still has a fiddle with the lego who plays with their kids train set? I do. Lego is great fun. I fight with Grandson over who is going to be the Fat Controller when we play with Thomas....

Wombat · Wombat

Grettings all, as with the previous post we are still looking for a van here in WA. We have found one that looks in good condition at a price we can afford ($45k). T'was wondering if anyone knows anything about the "2003 model Traveller Chateau". So many brands.....so many choices.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Is anyone running a sweep on the next budget? How do you think us GN's will fair? Swannee says not to bank your tax cuts yet....

drongo & wendy · drongo & wendy

A question for the anglers out there. As im a complete novice on ocean shore/jetty fishing if there are any clues for me. firstly im taking a surf rod (ive never used one)and a stream ,trout ect type rod. i will have the right tackle as s/inlaw has plenty. its more on bait as i will be hopefully fishin...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

If you live in a cold area now is a good time to winterise your van, mobile home etc. Two ways to do it, move it to a warmer climate for the cold months with you inside or the hard way 1) drain the water tanks and try and pump as much water out of the lines with the pump as you can. 2) drain the Hot Water heater if fit...

seve · seve

hi travelling to longreach via mitchell highway can anyone give a rundown of caravan parks in bourke.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	art (Preview) gotta admit I am not a connisiuer of art, but Judy and I were talking of aboriginal paintings,How many dots does it take to make a masterpiece?there is a shop on the wharf in Cairns that has some paintings that are priced in the thousands, and I was trying to explain to her that if you were to put a lot of dot...	mike and Judy	3	707	05:30 PM May 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	The other side of Ma (Preview) G'day My name is Bob, also known as Guru from ancient times. I am married to the most wonderful lady on the net, her nickname is Ma. From time to time (when I am allowed) I put a few comments on this forum using Mas' login... If that is at all offfensive, let Ma know and I'll go back into the doghouse...	Ma	4	822	04:42 PM May 9, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Who backs your van in? (Preview) Setting the cat amongst the pigeons! We have reached the conclusion that in the interests of world peace (and domination!), I hop behind the wheel and Mike directs me in backing the van into the site. I am hopeless at giving directions (picture a demented traffic cop), Mike is good, ergo - I back the va...	MikeMin	19	1341	03:59 PM May 9, 2009 by waltzing matilda
	It's a Long Way To WA (Preview) Well after 6 weeks hubby & I are home from our big adventure to the other side of Oz. 9000 Km's with most of that being the getting to WA & coming home to NSW. We crossed the Nullabor and started at Esperance & made it to Mandurah mainly via the coast. Our month over there went too fast. When I hav...	Pam	4	871	03:50 PM May 9, 2009 by Pam
	cane toad (Preview) On my way to the local toyshop, as I opened my door a fat toad was spotted in the birds water container, Got out the 50/50 dettol and water mix and sprayed him profusely, it kills em stone dead, and its fun hunting them down and shooting them, and as Judy said he will be very clean when St Peter opens his...	mike and Judy	2	712	01:55 PM May 9, 2009 by drongo & wendy
	International Conscientious Objectors Day (Preview) Yes that's right - next Friday the 15 May. Anyone who wishes to consientiously object about anything presumably is allowed to do so on the 15 th....	Basil Faulty	2	557	01:47 PM May 9, 2009 by drongo & wendy
	POSTMAN ARRIVED WITH MY BUMPER STICKERS (Preview) Hi Cindy Thanks so much the stickers arrived today, I will be out cleaning the back window so I can put them on show tomorrow, thanks again Graeme	solotravelguy	2	629	11:08 AM May 9, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	ANOTHER QUESTION ON BATTERIES (Preview) Is it true that if you put a new battery with an older one then the new battery will kill the old battery in a short time................	Marken Time	4	901	10:38 AM May 9, 2009 by dave06
	First Trip (Preview) To all Gray Nomads. Drongo Dave and Wendy are on there way. They have put there names on the van so if anybody sees them on there travels please say hello. And a few beers.lol you wont meet a nicer couple. To Dave and Wendy we all hope you have a great trip and see and do everything you planned. good	Pickles	3	867	09:03 PM May 8, 2009 by Helena
	BATTERIES AND SOLAR PANEL (Preview) Hi guys thanks for all your help with the interent it was great and I feel that it is under control now. Slowly working through the problems before hitting the road. I have a 12volt fridge which draws 4A on 12 volts. it works well both as a fridge or freezer. I went and brought 2 /12 volt batteries and I have t...	solotravelguy	5	921	06:37 PM May 8, 2009 by dave06
	just a little uhf dribble from owners (Preview) I was redrilling my white ant protection barrier and had the camper next to me and just happened to have the uhf on and scanning (1) I cant see you yet, I will let you know when you can see me??????????????? (2) put the load on the second to last post, not the last but the one before that or oh bugger it make i...	dave06	6	1201	06:16 PM May 8, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Political party (Preview) Yeah I know we don't talk politics in here but consider the poll. Its anonymous but you can of course express any ideas. I'm thinking the Australain Seniors Party would be a good place to start.	Basil Faulty	5	1343	02:26 PM May 8, 2009 by Basil Faulty
	Thank you for the Bumper stickers. (Preview) My stickers arrived today(wed).Thank you they are already on the backside/end of my Penguin.A good job well done.CheersIbbo.	ibbo	5	804	01:44 PM May 8, 2009 by chris & phil
	insurance (Preview) Hi Guys, We have finally made it to oz. Lovely on the gold coast After a bit of searching we have found a BA falcon to buy to tow our caravan when we purchase that. We are now having trouble getting insurance while on te move. Can any one offer suggestions, I have tryed to search the forum but seach engine gi...	whoppa	2	1317	07:43 PM May 7, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Who plays with kids toys? (Preview) Fess up who still has a fiddle with the lego who plays with their kids train set? I do. Lego is great fun. I fight with Grandson over who is going to be the Fat Controller when we play with Thomas....	Basil Faulty	4	956	10:22 AM May 7, 2009 by dave06
	Infromation Needed (Preview) Grettings all, as with the previous post we are still looking for a van here in WA. We have found one that looks in good condition at a price we can afford ($45k). T'was wondering if anyone knows anything about the "2003 model Traveller Chateau". So many brands.....so many choices.	Wombat	4	934	10:43 PM May 6, 2009 by Wombat
	The Budget is coming.... Run for your lives (Preview) Is anyone running a sweep on the next budget? How do you think us GN's will fair? Swannee says not to bank your tax cuts yet....	Basil Faulty	11	1373	09:22 PM May 6, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	ONE FOR THE ANGLERS (Preview) A question for the anglers out there. As im a complete novice on ocean shore/jetty fishing if there are any clues for me. firstly im taking a surf rod (ive never used one)and a stream ,trout ect type rod. i will have the right tackle as s/inlaw has plenty. its more on bait as i will be hopefully fishin...	drongo & wendy	10	1065	09:11 PM May 6, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	"Winterising" your van (Preview) If you live in a cold area now is a good time to winterise your van, mobile home etc. Two ways to do it, move it to a warmer climate for the cold months with you inside or the hard way 1) drain the water tanks and try and pump as much water out of the lines with the pump as you can. 2) drain the Hot Water heater if fit...	Basil Faulty	3	866	08:41 PM May 6, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	caravan parks at bourke (Preview) hi travelling to longreach via mitchell highway can anyone give a rundown of caravan parks in bourke.	seve	2	739	08:29 PM May 6, 2009 by Pam
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