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Got a phone call today , my computer got a virus. I said hangon a minute ,I have to put you on hold, I then switched the radio on with some nice music and walked away. Fife minutes later I checked the phone and nobody was on the other end , they hung up , HOW RUDE is that. Cheers

Quicky on horse Training?......Hoo Roo,

Hi to all in this forum, I have learnt so much from this group over the years about setting up a van and tow vehicle but all from the outside. I have now come to the inside to ask a question.After 2 years of drifting around it is now time to change our van and car so we can get to some of the places that we have not w...

Another heads up for the unwary. "A hoax Origin Energy bill loaded with dangerous spyware has targeted tens of thousands of Australians. The well-crafted email branded with the energy provider's official logo claimed to be an electricity bill for varying amounts, with one sighted by Fairfax M...

It was many years ago since the embarrassing day when a young woman, with baby boy in her arms entered his Butcher Shop, and confronted him with the news that the child was his, and what was he going to do about it..... With a grimace and smarmy grin that barely hid his obvious guilt, he offered to provi...

Thought I would share this idea with you courtesy of FB.

Looking to head north this year and thought we may find somewhere between Rockhampton and Hervey Bay to stay for a few weeks or more instead of moving most of the time. Realise we may need to book something. Any suggestions of nice places to stay . Thanks for your help.

Now before I progress, would all "non generator" lovers please put on your eye shades (or just ignore my post) . For anyone interested, I noticed recently a generator called a Lumik Pure Sine Wave Inverter 2.8kVA / 3.3kVA on sale for $659 through a web site called "My Deal.com.au". May be worth a look i...

G'day all. Friends are just starting out travelling and would like to know more about freecamping. Not so much where to free camp but what to consider about freecamping. How to pick a site, what is needed, etc. They have a supreme 23 ft caravan and a ranger 4 wd. They reckon they have a couple of batterie...

The other day my neighbour, who is blonde, came running up to me in the driveway just jumping for joy! I didn't know why she was jumping for joy. I thought, what the heck, and I starting jumping up and down along with her. She said, Sally, I have some really great news!" I said, "Gr...

There's nothing worse than a Doctor's Receptionist who insists you tell her what is wrong with you in a room full of other patients. I know most of us have experienced this, and I love the way this old guy handled it. An 86 year old man walked into a crowded waiting room and approached the desk...... The Re...

Looking for info on best way to tow the van from Davenport to Cradle Mt, what is the best way even if its longer, Booked on the ferry 25th aug so starting to do the planning. Thanks

According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls had begun to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom.That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirror leaving d...

hello everyone, Is air conditioning run off the motor when parked up or can u get them to run off electricity As well.

we have a motor home, was wondering how these solar panels work, how do they handle bad weather ,etc, ie fixed on the roof?? and to be able to power your fridge,microwave, tv, lights ,laptop, etc for a few days and do these power your device durining the night as well? also can these be wired up some where i...

Just 2 weeks into our Grey Nomad lifestyle and we have had our motorhome broken into. Thursday May 4 we were in Launceston, Tasmania and it was a lovely clear day. We drove up to Cataract Gorge and parked in the Basin Street Car Park. There is a special area of the car park for over sized vehicles and at 7.92...

Hi. I am planning to do tour Sydney - Mildura - Broken Hill - Cobar during a fortnight in June. My question is how to keep warm, inside the van, whilst parked away from C/P's. My van does not have a Diesel Heater. And mum is not very athletic. Cheers & Thanks in anticipation. KB

A jackaroo walks into the local pub and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then causally looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks, "Is your date running late?" "No", he replies,"I just got this state-of the-art watch, and I was just testing it...

Hi thereMacca has told us that he is on medication that affects his thinking process.He likes to write in and try to help people.He has a sense of humour.He is not nasty or spiteful.He gets off topic and his thoughts wander about all sorts of things.So what!!We are adults who should be able to read and en...

Jack was about to marry Jill and his father took him to one side and said, When I got married to your mother the first thing I did when we got home was to take off my trousers. I gave them to your mother and told her to try them on, which she did. They were enormous on her and she said to me that she couldnt possibl...