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Grampians
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So much for my yearning to come inland away from the constant sea breeze. Am at Lake Bolac - east beach - and see from the web that there are fires all over the place in them there tantalising hills Could see the smoke when I stopped to take a photo. Explains all the CFA vehicles I saw at Dunkeld. Might hav...
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Happy as pig in poo
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Just loving it here at Gowie, the sun has been its best, have great company here with John, Julie & Billy. Julie cooked one of her cobb meals, yummmmy meal. John & I went for a walk this morning, poor John fell, he is very sore, going to rest up tomorrow. Yesterday i saw friends before they left on t...
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Ellenborough Reserve NSW
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Hi Everyone this is my first post as a fair dincum full time Solo Grey Nomad. I've been on the road less than 2 weeks but am loving it already. I am travelling the Oxlley and New England areas at the moment and it sure is nice (and cool). Travelling west on Oxley Hwyfrom Port Macquarie for about 84kvia Wau...
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generator v solar panels
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i am in the market for either a generator or a 120 w solar panel i will only be using the 12v for some lighting maybe tv and maybe fridge although it is a 3 way unit how long does it take per day to charge up a deep cycle battery using a 120 w solar panel ? seems to me that solar panels have come down in price a...
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Sheffield the Town of Murals
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Made the short trip from Penguin to Sheffield via a scenic coastal route through Ulverston. After I had cooked eggs, bacon & tomato for us on a barbeque supplied for the travellers. First time in ages that I had those ingredients in the van, just leaving the farm must have had something to do with it...
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Affordable camping in Darwin
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Hi all, I'm heading to Darwin arriving late June and wondering if anyone knows of where I could camp for a bit. I have stayed at Shady Glen (now new name) but a bit exe for long term.Anyone know anything about Robbie Robbins reserve? It's $25 night now and pot luck I guess on a availability. Would appre...
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O'Neills Creek Reserve revisited
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http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/beaconsfield-and-oneills-picni...
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Happy camper
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Camped at Penguin, lots of campers here, very friendly lot. Of course they all came to see Millee my dog so she seems to think so. John set it up so I can use computer on 12 volt so exciting. 12volt TV will be next to get. Can here the waves crashing onto the beach, very relaxing.
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moved but not far
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moved off the beach as there is a big fishing competition here this weekend. didn't move far tho just up on a high bank. will stay here another 6-8 weeks now. twin rivers reserve on the Finley road just outside of Deniliquin Dawa
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The people you meet
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Met up with PHUQEM HALL here at Latrobe, he couldnt take fuel on the boat so he gave it away to different ones, I was one of them who got fuel, thats great. Spent time with campers that I met in Qld, good to catch as they are going to WA back home.
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Lost my blocks
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Whilst in Charters Towers I bought a thick timber offcut and had it cut into 4 pieces to use as levelling blocks. In Bendemeer in company with Anton (Loki) it rained and 2 blocks sunk down level with the ground and I set off without the customery bump and forgot about them. Must have been thinking about so...
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Penguin Lions Park Tas.
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Have left the farm after a good couple of weeks and met up with Patty in Somerset. We decided to go to Penguin Lions Park (Camps6 #233) it has toilets and the last time in Penguin I stopped at Preservation Bay without. This is a nice spot but the railway has a line nearby and I am told that train goes by at arou...
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name for my motorhome
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Ok I will put it out there I am thinking of a name for the new purchase and would be very happy for any suggestions. Maybe be asking for trouble but I am game.....
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Denmark WA
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In CP at river mouth. River on one side ocean (well inlet) on the other and NO WIND! Nice place, would rather be free camping but both places I stopped on the way here were full, Cosy Corner and Parry Beach, Parry Beach has a height problem for me 2.8m max I am just over 3m. Think I will stick around here till e...
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Lake Colac
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On the road again Took a round about way via back roads from Geelong - Ocean Grove then to Meredith Park. Maybe 8 lots here. Nice spot beside the lake. Plenty of shaded picnic tables and fire pits although I am told the brigade was out here yesterday as someone used one - total ban. Thinking a day trip to Ap...
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Last couple of days on the farm
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It has been good having Patty here since last Thursday, didn't need help with any farm duties but great company and lots of relaxation. Just had the day out in Devonport going mainly to see the Kite Flying Festival but Patty showed me where to free camp in Devonport and have a free shower on Saturday 2nd M...
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Florinhill Exposed......................
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Howdyeeee Nutters , Nomads,and all u excited ppl, and may i give a big Hi to Bob and Rhonda, two very excited ppl, who we spent two weeks with , had heaps of fun times with, May i b a bit bold here,????? Rhonda is a real sic, puppy,,,,,i know, i know , im off to hell for that one, Rhonda,,,,,,May i say a big Gre...
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4x4 ute canopies
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hi everyone finally made the step in the right direction and bought a triton now looking at canopies some are lined with felt inside but have other down sides so the question i have is is condensation a problem if the canopy is unlined it will be used for carrying gear so i cant imagine...
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Ouch I've sprung a leak....
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Poor "Henry" couldn't cope with all this rain, the back is full of water...from back window to the bathroom door.... I'm not sure where the rain is getting in but as they are sliding windows I'm banking the problem is there, I have a glazier coming in a couple of days to take a look. Maybe he...
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At East Yolla
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Very relaxing at East Yolla. Went over to see cows today they just looked back at us :) Can see my old school from the farm, lovely spot here. My dog Millee loves watching the chooks walking around. Sunday going to take John to watch Kite flying Fesival at Devenport.
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