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Away again at last
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After spending 7 weeks camped with our caravan on the front lawn of our friend's place in Gisborne while our cruiser was being repaired down in Thomastown, finally got the cruiser back this afternoon and are all packed up ready to head North first thing in the morning. First stop Shepparton and SPC to s...
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In answer to the " Rich Baby Boomer Generation " from the ABC
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Here's the other side of the story. These people may not have the asstes of the Baby Boomers, but neither do they have the manners or regard for other members of the community. This is an ongoing problem in Cairns and our council appears not to have the intestinal fortitude to deal with it.
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A morning quickie if I may...question that is.....
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When GN folk mention the length of their vans, what length are they quoting? My Jayco is internal 16'11", it is actual body length 19', however overall with A frame and sullage equipment box it occupies 24'. road space......soooo relative to oft quoted lengths on this Forum is mine a 19' Van?...
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Earning on the Road - On Line Surveys
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Hello fellow travellers, I am into the 5th week of my adventure and really enjoying it. One of the issues I need to deal with at the moment is maintaining some sort of income level so I can fuel up and eat!! Not desperate but I would like to have something coming in. I have had a look at those on line survey...
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First nomad trip
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Just had our first grey nomad trip Lake Leslie, then free camped Mellmeran - great spot Cecil Plains free camp - another great spot, quiet, busy and lovely camp fire Kingaroy showgrounds - very good location, and visited all around the area. Bunya Mountains glorious Caboolture showgrounds, not gre...
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Can I Do Running Creek Road?
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Good Morning Fellow Nomads Question: I am driving from the NSW Mid North Coast to the Sunshine Coast in June and would like to go via The Risk and Rathdowney. 'The Cave' as you can see from my Avator, stands about 3 metres high because of its hump at the front - is anyone familiar with this road, can I do it...
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Breadmakers to be band
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Cannot believe what i have just read , regarding some bakery businesses wanting to ban electricial shops from selling breadmakers,due to the fact that they recon it will end up putting the bakery out of business.Were will it all end...Does that mean that before long we will not be allowed to fish ,...
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Bank Accounts Not used for three years
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Just had this sent to me - by a very reputable sources,he at first thought it was a scam, but checked it out - and it is genuine!!!!!! Beware! "Our Federal Government has just passed legislation that gives them the power to take your money from your bank account if you have not used it for 3 years....
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whats the problem
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Was interested the other day to read a piece in a magizine about how the grey nomad traveler is buggering things for the normal holiday maker, some of the things mentioned were over crowding of camp sites arriving to places in to big a mobs, over staying in the free camp sites, just being allround free lo...
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Spirit of Tasmania
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Welcome back to the mainland - Ozi2 (Roger and Leoni), and a big WELCOME to the mainland Florinhill (Bob and Rhonda). Both came over on the boat last night - were looking out for each other to meet up - and would you believe their seats in the Ocean Recliner sections were adjacent. Happy travels on the &q...
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Bali
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Well by 3pm Monday will be in Bali will spend two weeks just laying around doing nothing.
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Press Release.
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Just read a press release regarding the Station Suare Free Camping in Latrobe Tasmania.The Mayor stated the council has been required by State Gov & Economic Regulator,to charge a $10 per night for comlient motorhome/ caravan for the use of this facility.The Mayor went on to say Local Goverme...
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Another Croc attack in N.W. QLD
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http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/police-are-investigating-a-possible-crocodile-attack-in-far-north-queensland-after-concerns-about-a-missing-fisherman/stor...
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Who's Going to the Maleny Wood Expo?
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Hi All, The Vantastics will be there from this Friday & during the weekend to assist with the pleasant chores that enable a great event to be such a success. http://www.malenywoodexpo.com.au/woodexpo/
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Bitta info on Redcliffe QLD Showgrounds
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Gday... File this under (now) useless information ... I drove past the Redcliffe Showgrounds yesterday and there were about 30 vans set up in there ... some had been there a while, obviously by the grass growing underneath, and some looked like 'travellers' who had not been there for long. I had been p...
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Swift Cooker in caravan
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The Swift cooker had 3 gas burners and one electric hotplate. The electric hotplate just decided not to work. Anyone have any clues how to fix?
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International push will push caravan parks even more out of GN requirements.
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http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/news/tourists-on-budget-opt-for-caravans-in-wake-of-high-australian-dollar/story-fn3015fd-1226633359568
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NSW caravan rego interstate
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Hi all, I thought I would share our experience with you all as researching this topic produced all sorts of crap. We are towing a 19 year old Windsor Statesman with a two door Pajero and loving it. With NSW caravan rego due in a few weeks and being in NT what do we do? Online research was contradictory with s...
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What can I do for you???
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I look out my window as many caravaners drive past and I wonder what can I offer them??? As many of you are caravaners.....what can I offer you...so that you call into our farm and chat with me about your travels. It will be quite a while before we will be following you...SO I would like to meet you soon So.....
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two months to go today :)
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in exactly Two months today i will have my last day of work. The away we go the next day. in the next two weeks the new van and car arrives, Pete has now finished work so all the running around getting everthing done will be up to him this includes adding all the extras to the car and van, moving all that...
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