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Fishermen s argument saver
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While down at Port Stephens over the week end the bloke on the next site was getting and ear full on why the smelly bait wasn't going in the already over loaded fridge with the tucker. Having gone through the same thing many times myself over the years I passed on a tip given to me years back . Rather th...
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86 Days to go
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Its only 86 days before we head off on our first big trip (5 months). Still don't have a plan where we are going, I think we will toss a coin as we drive out of the driveway to which way to go. Originally had planned to be in Brisbane mid March to see family, but wife is going up in 2 weeks time for a fornight so no n...
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new car purchase
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anyone looking at purchasing a new small car should look very closley at the new barinas I have one looks great but mechanical problems ?? I now regret the purchase
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MENS HEALTH, I believe we should be open and upfront about this, how's everyone about it?
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November is PROSTATE CANCER awareness month ( Mowvember) those of you without moustaches are encouraged to grow one (No not the ladies, only the blokes) in support of "prostate awareness"..... I don't have one now that is of any real use to do what it is supposed to do but hey I'm alive and I c...
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The Friendliest Place in Australia
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Ok the search is on 'WHERE IS THE FRIENDLIEST TOWN IN AUSTRALIA' Im biased so I think after my 3 weeks in Streaky Bay in awe as to how happy everyone is there I may have a clouded view as Im totally in love with the place anyway. I wondered why they are all so happy to be there to provide the service and pleasan...
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Picking the right cable
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Over the time I've been posting to the forum I've noted a number of fellow nomads grossly involved in DYI projects involving rewiring vans buses and motorhomes in general . To those buddy sparkies the following site may provide an insight to selecting cable sizes and how to calculate voltage dro...
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Hi Honey...I'm Home
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I decided I should go on a small holiday. Was on a tight budget, smooth trip, but a little crowded. -- Edited by Ole Grizzly at 20:19, 2008-11-01
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Bound for South Australia
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Hi all, I've made it to Rawnsley Park Station just south of Wilpena Pound. Flew over the Pound a couple of days ago. Spectacular. The best way to see it. Yes, it costs money, but hey, you can't take it with you. Arrived today at Rawnsley Park. Got the van and awning set up and collapsed. It's hot as Hades wit...
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just a big old howdy to our overseas visitors
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I would like to extend a freindly hand and say a big old G"DAY to our overseas guests, if there is anything you wish to know about our great southern land, just join up, log in and ask, we are freindly folk and are only too pleased to brag about our great country, we stop and have a chinwag about any old t...
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Its tomorrow - the death of 42
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Just realised, tomorrow is the record breaking day Come on lets, have a go - who's in time by webmaster 4:00 - 5:00 New South Wales, ACT, Tasmania, Victoria 3:00 - 4:00 Queensland 3:30 - 4:30 South Australia 2:30 - 3:30 Northern Territory 2:00 - 3:00 Western Australia
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For Dave
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Anything I can pick up for you from the 4x4 Caravan / Camping Show this weekend @ Morphetville. I enjoy wandering around amongst all the goodies and gadgets, but leave the plastic home. Heck, I might lash out and have a Hotdog with cheese this year. Also Snowy's have a Sale on with items 10%-25% discount...
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Dave is a Toyo Man
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A '94 Toyo HiAce has got me interested Dave..Frontline conversion, 2.8 Diesel & Auto. A/C. 2 way fridge. 2 burner & grill gas cooker. New microwave. House Battery and charging system. Rear enclosure similar to your machine, plus an enclosed awning along the side covering the slider. 5 Sea...
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Newcomer
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My wife Vivienne and I have travelled across this beautiful country of ours many times. We have enjoyed every moment of it and have met some lovely people. We are travelling in a converted High Ace Commuter Bus with trailer. Happy travelling Eric
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intro & ? from a newbie
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hi guys, what a great site and so much tongue in cheek humour, i'm lovin it. anyway am new to this, i am in the exciting stage of reno-ing an old toyoto dyna motorhome. (vardo to me as i am romany, (gypsy). can anyone give me info on building a storage box on the back, attaching a swing out 4x4 door as a bike rac...
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Sick of seeing 42 "guests" as the best we can do
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Nor sure about everyone here, I mean members, but I see the max number on any one day for this site, was 42 guests. i love this site, works for me. What about we "members" set a record. I will start with, we all log in on the 1/12/08 - do not know what day that is, so come on - suggest a record date, and...
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Useful trip planning tool
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Found this site that looks pretty useful for planning trips maps.bonzle.com
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The penny drops.
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Have just read the post by Webmaster re. c o c k l e b i d d y Caves.I understand now why I couldnt use c o c k as in the Too.I suppose that cigarette and plonk is ok.(just jesting).I dont feel like a naughty schoolchild anymore.cheers Ibbo.
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TV reception..... a new era...
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Sitting at Tathra watching a very grainy shimmering picture on the tv was giving me the irrates and next morn at the official morning tea I asked others about their TV reception..... The concencus was that everyone else had a set top box or a TV capable of digital TV reception, caught the bus into Bega, p...
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wheres me mate grizz!!
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ok whats happened to Grizz, you havent given up have you buddy, come on repair them wires, fix them fuses and hit the track its only a minor setback, life is full of little troubles, it's how you deal with them that matter's, when the dog bites, bite the mongrel back, horse throws you, get a steely glint i...
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Bright Ideas
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Not sure if I read an article about car fuses on this forum or in a magazine on 4X4s . I came across the attached when looking through my local tool supplier and thought it may be of interest to others .
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