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When the muck hits the fan
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I own two cheap pedestal fans - Big W $20 type - I've owned them for six or more years and they get a fair bit of use in summer as my house does not have air conditioning. They have done a fine job without issues for those years. They had both become a little dirty on the fan blades and the areas where the wires ar...
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CYCLONE DEBBIE UPDATE -MACKAY TO BE EVACUATED.......
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More than 25,000 people need to be evacuated from low-lying areas in Mackay by midnight, with fears incoming Tropical Cyclone Debbie could cause inundation of up to 2.5 metres above the high tide level. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned the storm will be the worst since Cyclone Yasi in 2011...
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Guyra to Bellingen
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So, after roaming around the New England ranges for a couple of weeks, I have (unwillingly) come down the mountain to Dorrigo - in rain, wind and fog on Saturday, which I haven't driven since my twenties, praying for an area to pull off to the side of the road, I finally stopped and parked in a sports groun...
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DUNMOWIN...WHERE ARE YOU
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Last I heard they were sitting at Waverly Creek rest area just south of St Lawrence NTH QLD. I hope they made a run for it and headed much further north to maybe Cairns. Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
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Tropical Cyclone Debbie has formed in the Coral Sea.
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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 6Issued at 5:27 pm EST on Saturday 25 March 2017 Tropical Cyclone Debbie is expected to cross the coast between Townsville andProserpine on Tuesday morning, most likely as a CATEGORY 4 tropical cyclone,with wind gusts up to 260 kilometres per hour near the centre. K...
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Sat Phones
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Hi all,anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability.also what's new or hot re this subjectCheers Len
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Computer printer in a caravan?
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Does anyone have/keep/use a computer printer in their caravan? If so, did you choose it for any particular feature? Space, power consumption etc? A make and model would be useful too. If no one does, which I suspect is very possible, where do you print documents when travelling?
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Isolated country pubs turning to gigantic eating challenges to bring in the crowds
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Vegetarians, look away.In a bid to attract customers to their out-of-the-way, isolated establishments, country publicans are embracing the concept of "competitive eating" and all it entails.Whether it is a giant T-bone, a plate of super-hot chicken wings or an enormous burger, eating challen...
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OK, right markers.... on parade
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Calling all ex ADF people.. Its time for open order march and roll call... Come to attention, prove, and let us all know when you served, in what, and you postings and role in the ADF. As long as you dont have to shoot me after that. I was in the RAAF from 1968 to 1980. Finished as an avionics tech. Posted to R...
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Aldi fridge thoughts..
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https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-1-april/saturday-detail-wk13/ps/p/40l-portable-fridge-freezer/?pk_campaign=au_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2017-03-27_16-47
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Beiffe, where r u
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what happened to beiffe? Always enjoy reading his things.
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the rocket
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looking for a good diesel mechanic in western NSW
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Wasn't sure if to post in General or Tech's. So apologies if incorrect. Does anyone have any advise on a good diesel mechanic in Dubbo NSW for a service on a BT-50? any help much appreciated.terry
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Need advice
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Hi, i have been enquiring about a 2008 Mits Triton dual cab petrol Glx-r auto with 202000 Kim's on it with hard cover for $9000 my dealer friennds and my mechanic said everything from don't touch it to its worth $3000 the problem is that might be what they would pay at an auction but that's not the private w...
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Ford Imported SUV.
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Travelling down to Brisbane a couple of days ago I saw this "Thing" coming up on me just before the Gateway exit. It looked like nothing I have seen before except those twin wheel Dodge Rams. It had FORD SPECIAL SUV stamped into the tailgate. Same twin wheels on the back, feet wider than the front, I can't...
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The Grey Nomad Times
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Gday... For those who participate or simply just view the forum and may not be aware, the Grey Nomad website provides a Grey Nomad Times newsletter. Each fortnightly issue can be obtained into your email inbox by subscribing on this site - http://www.thegreynomads.com.au/ Here is a link to the curr...
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Driving on Dirt Roads
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Although we have had a caravan for 12 years, we have never driven any distance on dirt roads. What is the best way to keep the inside of our van and 4WD as dust free as possible? Thank you in anticipation.
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Holiday no 2
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Time to go home after being away for 2 months ....we have meet some great people on the way ....this is our 2nd big trip in our Kokoda van... we took 2 years to make up our minds so far we have not been disappointed with our choice of van ...with a few things needing to be fixed along the way, Cosy cabs & Wan...
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Cyclone escape route
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Hi all, I could use some advise regarding the looming t c heading towards Townsville. Should we go inland towards Charters towers or stay put risking damage to our caravan or go north. Any local knowledge would be great. Thanks in advance.
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QUESTION FOR THOSE CARRYING KAYAKS
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Hi We have just purchased a kayak approx. 3m and wondering if everyone uses kayak holders or is it ok to tie directly onto roof racks? Being a hobbit it is high enough to get it onto the bars let alone having to get it over a greater height. Also with what have you found the best to tie them down. Kim
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Category three cyclone possible for north Queensland as tropical low strengthens: BOM
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A tropical low brewing 600 kilometres north-east of the Queensland coast could make landfall somewhere between Cairns and Townsville early next week as a category three cyclone or higher, https://zippy.gfycat.com/AggressiveGreenGnu.webm http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-24/cyclo...
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