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Is this guy related to you mate? Found him in a little town called Beerwah SE QLD. I went for a drive today and found him just standing there. I asked him if he knew you but I couldn't speak his lingo.

Hi, Debbie is all but a memory for us now, despite the trail of destruction she has formed from the Whitsundays to Northern Rivers of NSW. Even Rockhampton waits for her fury in the form of a blue sky flood as I write. Attached is our journey through March... Enjoy

It would be interesting to hear from fellow Grey Nomads on their experiences during Cyclone Debbie, like whether advice given was good or if you infact took your own or if you stayed put? Keb

Aftersales :) , good , bad , mediocre . Know this maybe a touchy question ?? So feel free to PM if you dont want to respond to the post. Got the feeling they are good to do bussiness with but one never fully knows unless one asks :). Kind Thanks in advance ey :).

Hi all, anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability. also what's new or hot re this subject Cheers Len

I've just pulled out the last of this Years Tomato crop, and what a year it's been, I picked around 10kg or more off only 4 Roma plants, planted about 6 Months back, I could have got double that, if the darn worms hadn't got into the crop, even after spraying and dusting many times over the Season,,the li...

I have been reading in this forum about how nervous Solo travelers and indeed nervous couples about staying at National Parks , Forest Free Camps and other remote locations. Apart from one incident recently near Taree NSW when some hooligans robbed the car while the owners were in the toilets at a hig...

Gday... 15Km NW of Heywood ... 7.5Km NW of A1/C195 junction. CAMPS 8 - VIC site 520 - GPS 38 01 07 S 141 34 58 E CAMPS 9 - VIC SITE 510 - GPS 38 01 07 S 141 34 58 E This is a very open, flat site with some trees but also plenty of open space to charge those solar panels. Long-drop toilet, no water, no grey restriction...

Hi we have just logged in and learning how to use this great website - Grey Nomads. We are nor new to caravanning but are always interested in learning how others travel, their experiences and ideas they have invented or seen hope this works and cheers to all

I was reading an article about fathers and sons and memories came flooding back to the time I took my son for his first pint.We went to the local and I ordered a VB which he did not like so I drank it.I then ordered a Hahn Dry which he did not like either so I drank that as well.I thought he might like a Canadian...

Hi, I recently purchased an 17ft Viscount Newport which weighs around 1300kg It came with a set of Hayman Reece Weight distribution bars..often called stabiliser bars Someone has said that really they are not necessary on a light weight van and I am considering taking them off ( one less job when hit...

Can anyone tell me ,what the numbers mean on the switch mean .I do know that when set on 2 as per foto it is to have the lights and water pump on ,if you turn it straight up or down ,it turns all 12v aplliances off . my question is what does the 1 do if you turn the switch over to the right .Has it anything to do wit...

hello everyone, my blog this month is jampacked and i want to do some now n some later. Can i save it as a draft in the nomads forum. I do not have office programme. Thanks

Not normally we have so much rain both sides of the ditch .. Sheesh ! Over on East, North Island at present . 150mm rain on one hour ..

hi all just wondering if any of you have ever had problems with your water tank gauge . I filled both my water tanks yesterday ,in readiness for our big trip ,both topped up to the brim ,went in the van to check on the gauges ,one said full ,the other empty ,so figuring the pivoting arm inside the tank must be...

Hi everyone, We are in the very early stages of researching what set up to buy to go permanently on the road. Our heads are spinning and our eyes are bleeding

I'd love to hear from people about the pros and cons of towing a little 4wd behind please. Thanks

Hi, have also posted in techies corner. Our Nissan Civillian 1992 recently copped a fair bit of water under it in the recent NSW floods (to the step well). Next day tried to start it, it lurched forward and stalled, the gear seemed stuck and would not engage with motor going. Today same thing, although w...

We have a 11 year old grandson who played Soccer for three years here in Australia prior to going to the United Kingdom for two years, where he played Soccer with other kids his own age in London for two seasons. The family has now returned home and have no plans to go overseas again any time soon so grand...

Yup, I'm a newbie. Hope to get to know a few of you out there. No doubt I'll have a heap of questions coming up. Take care all and happy travels.

Grassed, shady area in the town of Dartmoor of A1 highway. 40kms East of Mt Gambier and the Sth Australian Border. Quiet, nice walks, pleasant little village. No Water or amenities, there are well maintained toilets a short walk into town. A small store for essentials, and a hotel. Not sure what the ho...