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Gday... Cheers - John

Gday... Guess who had too much time on their hands this morning I really do realise that this exercise will draw derision from some ... but it really is just the figures provided by the manufacturers. I have attempted to make the comparison a little more representative of what one would expect people...

At home I store new dry cell batteries loose in a plastic lidless container and inside a cupboard. I've done this for years and never had a problem except for the last few months when I've noticed a powdery deposit similar to a leaky battery (but dry) on some battery ends and on the outside of batteries - n...

Gday... Yeah ... I know I know ... only a fool would put this up. Feel free to shoot the messenger - I can take it Patrol Y62 Discovery 4 I guess I could go on ... I doubt any of the "popular" Strayan tow vehicles would fare any better from this exercise. When .... not...

Planning it to the penny... Everybody tells us that some places in the outback is like stepping back in time... so we made sure we have the money for it. I want to find a place where Lindy can still get two Honey Bears for a Penny. Seriously... I love hearing Lindy talk about what it was like when she wa...

Aussie Paul. *-- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 20th of May 2018 06:21:28 PM*

Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Sunday 20th of May 2018 06:21:28 PM

Hi All, our microwave seems to have stopped working. lights come on, plate goes round and round but nothing heats up. I have tried to get it out of its enclosure but I can see that the legs at the bottom are screwed down to the shelf it sits on. Directly below the oven is the fridge and from what I can see I wou...

A journalist goes to a poor remote village for a documentary.He saw an old man and asked him to narrate a typical happy story of his village.The old man smiled and began: "One day, a long time ago, my goat got lost in the mountains. As is our tradition, all the men of the village gathered to drink vodka firs...

bWell you may ask - what is a Chesterfield Savanah. They do say a picture is worth a thousand words, so have attached a couple for those interested, hope they are attached. This particular van was made by a small company in Melbourne who are trying to break into the market. Whilst I don't know the reaso...

A herd of Buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest Buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This is natural selection and good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular...

It had been snowing all night. So:8:00 am I made a snowman.8:10 A feminist passed by and asked me why I didn't make a snow woman.8:15 So, I made a snow woman.8:17 My feminist neighbour complained about the snow woman's voluptuouschest saying it objectified snow women everywhere.8:20 The gay couple l...

Hi All, I have had some ups and downs since i last posted, the ups are that all the walls and roof is back on the van so it is starting to look like a van again. i have also nearly finished the wiring but that is a slow process running and tagging the wires and the down side is that i have a horrible cold so at times...

While I wait to hit the road permanently I've been working on my travel budget. Yes I know that money is a personal issue and everyone's situation is different etc etc BUT, without people giving their situation regarding onroad costs, us that are still currently planning our travels don't have a re...

Gday... At first glance, the Patrols towing specs look good: it has a 3500kg maximum towing capacity, of which a maximum 350kg can rest on the towball. The Patrol has a 750kg payload and so when loaded to its 3500kg maximum Gross Vehicle Mass, itll still be able to tow its full 3500kg capacity (so Gross C...

Hi all, heading off on 28 December to SA. (Stansbury, thence North for the winter. ) I have to go via gosford NSW. Can anybody tell me if I can camp at Gosford showground for a couple of nights over new year 2012. John

A blonde was sick and tired of all the blonde jokes. One evening she went home and memorised all the state capitals to prove she was smart. Back in the office the next day, a male co-worker started telling a dumb blonde joke. She interrupted him with a shrill announcement. Ive had it up to here with these...

A psychiatrist was conducting a group therapy session with three young mothers and their small children. You all have obsessions, he observed. To the first mother, he said, You are obsessed with eating.Youve even named your daughter Candy. He turned to the second mom. Your obsession is money. Youv...

After leaving Yaapeet Beach campground we headed to Casuarina campground in the Pine Plains area of Wyperfeld National Park. Panoramic view of Casuarina campground which is surrounded by a horseshoe shaped sand dune. Southern Whiteface. White-browed Babbler. Striped Honeyeater. Female Gal...

Climbing the New England Autumn Historic Truck Show April 2018 including machinery, tractors and cars.

Hi all, we would like to get in contact with any nomads in Newcastle, or Central Coast areas who have purchased a 2017 Sunliner Switch 504 on a Iveco 45c 17 chassis. Could you please PM us, would like to talk with you about any issues you have, thanks -- Edited by Drought Breaker 2 on Sunday 20th of May 2018 1...