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Almost home!!
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well, were almost home , currently at wellington... (no not new zealand!!) Its been a good trip , but a few probs here and there with the van , but im sure we'll get them sorted out at some stage.... home tomorrow night!!
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WHATS YOUR RATIO,? SCOTCH PER ICE BLOCK THAT IS;;
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Ever seen an iceberg from top to bottom?From a rig manager for Global Marine Drilling in St. Johns, Newfoundland. They have to divert the path of these things away from the rig by towing them with ships. In this particular case, the water was calm, and the sun was almost directly overhead, so th...
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HOMEWARD BOUND
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We left Chinchilla on Sunday after two very peaceful weeks at Doug's place. Couldn't get a better camping place to recharge the batteries. Thanks for the hospitality Doug. Stayed last night at Westmar rest area. There are flush loos, hot showers and the pub has very cold beer!!!! The road noise wa...
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Is it worth joining the membership programs offered by caravan parks eg. Big4 etc??
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Hi all Just wondering if it is worth joining the membership programs offered by the main caravan parks? Cheers Brett
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Grey Nomad seeks good B&B, Mexico City.
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Sorry. New to this. My son (40) suggests a hostel in Mexico City. His Dad, Uk home-based, is dubious. Another much-travelled Granny may know of a safe B&B in Mexico City. Tricky topic: don't want to cause rucktions. Need to see my grand-daughters: hotels too expensive. Flights from UK cost a bo...
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Happy birthday Vic
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Really feel i should wish Vic a happy birthday for tomorrow, 19th. Hope it's a good one and will run into you again one day and buy you a drink. Is it 94?
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kalgoorlie to Cue
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Well we are out of the Mukinbudin caravan park on 29th and heading to Milly Milly station, 250k nw of Cue. we are going via Kalgoorlie Lienster, sandstone and Mt magnet. can anyone suggest good camps or van parks along the way? We also need to leave our van unattended but not on power for a week at mt. magne...
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Newbys learning about van parks.
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Hi all. We are continuing our investigations on what form of van to purchase. Can anyone give me an idea on whether there are restrictions on long vehicles (such as 5th wheelers) in van parks around Australia?... Would love to hear ideas and experiences. Donz
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After the January floods
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I went to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers yesterday, and took a look at Spring Bluff on the way home. I think these photo's tell the story. QR did a fantastic job, working 24/7 to get it open again. It was a massive job. So much rock a soil had to be brought in. Murphy's Creek is below here. -- Edited by Beth...
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Visiting the Reef
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When we leave Cairns in late September we intend to mooch our way down the east coast as far as Bundaberg before cutting inland again. My question is, where is the best place to visit the reef from? Virtually all the towns down the coast talk about reef access, which provides the best tour/cruise/exper...
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Dont you just love just love sunday
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Ahhhhh sunday i love you ..... Work all week now time to do my housework which is not much today and then enjoy it .... cant wait to have all week as a sunday LOL . -- Edited by lilly31 on Sunday 18th of September 2011 06:24:11 PM
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Where do the Grey-nomads retreat to in hot Summer NSW.?
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Hi all , just wondering where all the nomads retreat to in The Hot summer months.? Mainly been told around Armidale area.? What are your thoughts Campers.? We sold our house and bought a 21 foot setup . Not off road vehicle + van. Like to hear your places ... Cheers -- Edited by tommogt on Saturday 17th...
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Relaxing at Greens Lake
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I am at Greens Lake, just getting dark. Great spot. Plenty of room. Will try and get some photos up while I still have computer battery. Theres toilets here. Dogs allowed and off a leash. Have had a little friend called Bindy coming over to say hello all day. Tess, The Pod, came to visit, we had a lovely cha...
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mad max was great
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spent the day looking arond silverton, driving along the mad max road and to the mad max museaum, its fabulos, loved all the behind the seens pics and the couple of replicas they have there , pics later... im stuffed but going off to the pub to watch the footy.. milo
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Adventurous Women
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Was browsing a website and came across this link for "Adventurous Women"...... Check out the "Go Girl" product at the right hand bottom of the page.... http://www.adventurouswomen.com.au/
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Places to stay in SEQld & Northern NSW
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Hi all, I'm taking delivery of my Hiace next month, and plan to take my mother (the bionic woman) on a 2 week trial retirement trip in November (I retire next year). I'll be picking her up at Brisbane airport and we want to spend the time away from the city, with towns only being for brief visits. I've previ...
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While fishing today
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Interesting visitor today while fishing, circled the boat for about 10 minutes, the boat was 5.25 meter stacer runabout, this fellow was all of 5 meters, liked the shiney prop and not more than a kilometer from middleton beach in Albany cheers blaze
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Canberra showground- campers evacuated
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Saw on the news that the campers at the showground Canberra was evacuated due to that big chemical fire. Any grey nomads there? Rosie
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Grey Nomads 3
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Hello all Is anybody having trouble opening the latest news ?? Ken
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Australian Rail Maps
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These maps are really good for anyone comtemplating a train trip somewhere in Oz.... http://www.railmaps.com.au/austrail.htm
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