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TROPIC OF CAPRICORN
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Well, I have crossed over the Tropic of Capricorn and sitting at the Gin Gin rest area 1km North of town on the right hand side. You can't miss it. Massive area with 20hr stay limit. Clean toots, no showers and very little water at the momment. Seems to be the same everywhere here in QLD so far. The weather g...
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tow vehicle
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g'day newbie on site all though my wife and I have had bus motor home for over 10 years have now down sized to 22 foot jayco heritage, we own a 07 auto commodore rated at 2100 which obviously is not going to do the job so we will have to go for a similar year model in 4x4 but because our budget is limited, will...
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Have a great day
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To all the Dads have a great day and happy travels
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jayco swan mattress uncomfortable
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hi all, just tried out the new swan and find the queen mattress (its supposedly innerspring) really uncomfortable. Wondering whether to purchase another mattress of better quality or to buy a thick foam underlay. Any suggestions....on how to get a better nights sleep? Thanks guys. Lin & John (...
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Port Hedland free camp to stay
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See attached. A success for Grey Nomad power https://www.change.org/p/glencrompton-ballarat-vic-gov-au-johnphilips-ballarat-vic-gov-au-jimrinaldi-ballarat-vic-gov-au-belindacoates-ballarat-vic-gov-au-vickicoltman-ballarat-vic-gov-au-deshudson-ballarat-vic-...
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Happy Birthday Weevil
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Hope you have had a nice day, best wishes from me and Billeeeeeeexx
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One for the ladies in Geraldton
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went to the hairdresser this morning. They did a great job of colour and cut. Trying to cure the damaged hair from Port Hedland. Kirlee hair design. 0499 112 771 very impressed and I am really fussy when it comes to hairdressers.
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Wind and an Annex
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I have just purchased an annex for our Retreat and was wondering if regular users of an annex on this forum might be able to give me some tips.... My main question is regarding wind strengths. If the annex is fitted completely (all walls erected) and the awning is tied down securely each end, what wind sp...
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C1,2&3 make Boorowa
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Well folks we are nearly home After spending three months on the road . We have had in the last week a few issues with the van the main one being the springs. Suffering two broken springs we limped into Dubbo and where Lucy enough to get them replaced. $$$$ and not under warranty, bugger. After leaving Dub...
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Firefighters monitor bushfire in north Queensland
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-05/firefighters-monitor-bushfire-at-bluewater-in-north-qld/6752126
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LITTLE DID WE KNOW;
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That the vehicle in the driveway beside us at the servo in Norseman was a GN member untill a couple of hours later when Mike (Ethanol) and (Frannemac) Fran pulled into the same rest area as us for the night. We knew that Fran was comming accross & hoped that we may see each other. It was great to spend a d...
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Pub Book
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Hi, I have joined The Grey Nomad Forums to share and get ideas of traveling around Oz. Firstly during a recent trip around N.S.W. Outback we met some people that had a book about pubs and if you visited the pub you could get the page stamped or signed,something like a pub crawl. Would any one know of this bo...
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Maranti Timber Frame vs Sandwich Composite Construction
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We have been told by a few people that we should avoid a timber-framed caravan because if water gets into the frame, it can do a lot of damage before it is detected. The alternative is a sandwich composite that is often used in marine and aircraft which are said to be waterproof and lightweight. We would l...
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GREAT TRAVELLING COMPANY;;
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Seeing a call here from a solo reguarding the Norseman to Ceduna crossing I replied, received details but no planned meeting, just watch out for each other. The first night's camp out from Norseman Franniemac arrived with Ethanol following, two solo's. Had a great arvo & stayed the following da...
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Hot Tap instant Hot Water service any reports
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Gudday all, I have tried SEARCH but no joy, do we have any reports on the Hot Tap portable instant hot water unit??? Or any any similar units. Thanks Sarge
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Favourite must stop Eating Places
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When you are out there travelling, what is the one spot that you MUST STOP at to indulge in your favourite food. One of our favourites is Grunske's fish and chips by the river in Bundaberg . The fresh and cooked choices are well worth the stop. I hope you can share some of your "To Die For" place...
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Caravan repairs
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Having experienced severe wind at Camooweal Billabong, the type which comes real fast and lifts up awnings,we had a tense drive all the way to Townsville as nothing could be done in Mt Isa funnily enough! So, having to miss out on the wonderful Rodeo, as Brian could not relax with the damage done, we got...
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Query
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Help please; What's meant by 369 here? Fried Rice -- Edited by Fried Rice on Friday 4th of September 2015 08:20:06 AM
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CPAP machine
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Several months ago I came across this article about a CPAP that uses small hearing aid batteries and has no mask just a nose piece - he was looking for funding then - perhaps he is marketing now. http://www.fundairing.com/
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Farm Caretaker's position ... What's it worth ?
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Anyone out there know what an acceptable pay rate is for a "Caretaker-in-Residence" position for a husband & wife team With their own ABN. The terms of the position are ...Required to be "on-site" basically 24/7 Mondays thru Friday, (property owner is there Sat & Sun...
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