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Hello all - have not long finished a trip around western Qld. - could have done more but unfortunately time ran out. The country looks great (I suppose there was some green weeds in amongst the grass but made it look good). Not many stock around but what we saw were doing really well. Rivers and dam...

I picked this up today. So true. The Satnav A poem by Pam Ayres I have a little Satnav, it sits there in my carA Satnav is a driver's friend it tells you where you are. I have a little Satnav, i've had it all my lifeIt's better than the normal ones, my Satnav is my wife.It gives me full instructions, especi...

Hi all, As stated in our first blog on buying the jack. On Monday Repco Had a Managers Special on the Trail A Mate @ $349.00 Ebay $315.00 plus $30. odd in postage This morning Repco has a 30% off the store.We were on the door step awaiting. They put it back to normal price of $443.00. With the 30% off we got o...

These two guys were playing a round of golf, and they were going fine when they were held up by two women on the green ahead. These two women were half playing & half standing there just talking. They were as slow as a wet week. One of the guys said to the other, "Why don't you go up there & ask them if w...

Teacher: "If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?"Johnny: "Seven."Teacher: "No, listen carefully... If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?"Johnny: "Seven."Teacher: "Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you tw...

I have received a few Face Book post sharing the above Trend RV giveaway So I googled the company to see why they would be giving away 50 motorhomes. Surprise surprise the first 5 entries on the Google search were Trend RV Scam. Please do not share this site as you may find you have been hacked. cheers

GN's camping out remote may be missing out on the latest Americanisation of the way we live. Apparently there are 2 types of Black Fridays - the traditional one when Friday happens on the 13th of the month and the latest Yankee import which is Friday after Thanksgiving. I thought "Thanksgiving" was...

Most seniors never get enough exercise. In His wisdom, God decreed that seniors become forgetful so they would have to search for their glasses, keys and other things, thus doing more walking. And God looked down and saw that it was good. Then God saw there was another need. In His wisdom, He made se...

George was not having a good day on the golf course. After he missed a 12-inch putt, his partner asked him what his problem was.Its the wife, George said. As you know, shes taken up golf, and since shes been playing, shes cut our sex down to once a week. Well, you should think yourself lucky, his partner r...

Hi where is the last or best spot to leave my van on the way to Cape York thanks Graeme

Hi,There was a time that I thought I would like to have a Toyota Coaster motorhome and travel locally and around Aussie, but I am afraid I am just not interested enough to do that - however - a mate of mine has gone about purchasing and fitting out his Toyota Coaster bus in a very novel way (my mate has no cabi...

Reports coming over the radio (Newcastle) at the moment of a caravan being on fire opposite a service station on Minmi road Marylands - fire brigade, ambulance, police in attendance. No details yet just reports coming in from motorists.

I hope that this is in the correct section I thought that I read a topic on this question, but was unable to find it, in the search box I wanted to thank the person who pointed out, that the Senior Health Card was available Just to let everyone know, that in certain circumstances it is possible for a Self Fun...

Hello, would anybody have purchased an Adco caravan cover, if so, how well has it worn. I am aware that the grey fabric (in some brands), breaks down after about 12 months. We live in far North Queensland. Any advice would be much appreciate. Regards Darmc

2000 years ago the Chinese built a wall and they still don't have any Mexicans. (Yes, I am aware that there could be the odd Mexican in China!!!)

As any one used Pro Series Standard Hitch - 275 kg (600lb) ith 30 inch bars? I rang a Hayman Reece dealer today and had a chatand he recommended the HR 600lb classic WDH @ $733. After a bit of searching I found a local caravan manufacturerwho sells the above for around $360. Would like to know if any membe...

G-day all. That's our travelling over for awhile.Off to Newcastle tomorrow to get prostate out Friday. We have really enjoyed the last 14mts,caravanning around northern nsw and most off qld. In that 14 mths we travelled 22118 kms, used 3142.55 lts fuel,worth$3861.26. Thats an average of 52 kms per...

We've just had three nights at Nobby . . . Nice little village about 30 kms from Toowoomba on the road to Warwick. Large parking area, water and toilets, pub and general store. Craft store in old railway station, markets, indoor bowls at hall Wednesday 7:30pm. Trucks passing through camping area occa...

I got my new van home this afternoon, Friday28/10 for or those who notice the date and time of posting. Unhooked it about 17:00 and went to get something for tea. Had to pass the rubbidy and went in for a couple and a boast. Got home and started packing. Everything is under scrutiny, down size all the g...

Two Islamic fundamentalists boarded a flight out of London . One took a window seat and the other sat next to him in the middle seat.Just before take-off, a Royal Marine sat down in the aisle seat.After take-off the Marine kicked his shoes off, wiggled his toes and was settling in when the Arab in the wi...