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We got a letter today. It was from the Dept Recovery Office. Good news Out fine has been reviewed Re: Park across our own driveway. On submission received from our own Council , our infringement has been revoked. Yes Sir Not Guilty. =.........$106 Bunch of %*@# Heads. Sorry about that folks = $106.0...

Hello my name is Steve and my missus is Nicole. Although we have been on many adventures around Australia, we recently decided to ditch the airports and pack up our recently modified soft floor camper trailer and head bush in a few weeks. Plan is to leave Brissy and head to the big rock in the middle, via b...

God's plan for ageing . . . . .. 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 n...

Two blondes are filling up at a petrol station and the first blonde says to the second, "I bet these awful fuel prices are going to go even higher." The second blonde replies, "Won't affect me, I always put in just $10 worth."

The tax system explained using a beer analogy:Suppose that once a week, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100.If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this..The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing. The fifth would pay $1. The sixth woul...

Here at home base I have unlimited Internet and have been watching Grey Nomad and camping movies. I know we have a photo section but have many of you been making movies for YouTube? One couple have a few GoPro cameras for the tug, handheld and of all things one of those 4 armed helicopters things. I tell...

Gday... Travellers and residents in the far north of SA are reminded to keep a close eye on outback road conditions, with closures and restrictions in place due to a large amount of rain. The Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure's outback road report can be found online here: http:/...

Called into the Prairie Hotel today at Parachilna and said HI to LeeStevo. Without realising it, Mr leestevo was up at Angorichna this morning (before lunchtime) as we fuelled up.

For those who have a need for a chainsaw I saw a Battery powered Stihl being used by a tree lopper the other day. Very impressed I know they have been around a while and I expect some already have one, however, for my two bobs worth why would you carry a petrol chainsaw. http://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Pr...

1960, and at age seventeen, I had the urge to go see Australia. Now, at age seventy three, I have managed to go 'round the island at least 30 times. I was a truckie for ten years, and later a coach captain, for twenty years. Some of the tours were thirty seven days. Time for a break. So, my partner, Jennifer,...

....or this could happen! Oh dear! (facebook link)

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Hi all, my neighbor recently stripped the thread on the anti rattle bolt on his Ford Territory tow bar. He was then advised by two different tow bar suppliers in Adelaide that one should never have the bolt tightened when towing which I find bizarre and question whats the point in having an anti rattle b...

Hello to all. We are new to the caravanning world although I have owner a simple camper for a long time. Having just done my first trip away I noticed a lot of caravaners using the grey privacy screens. Looking around the market I noticed several brands and I come to you seeking recommendations. I am of...

I've just received this via Email............. Time to grab a few Bucks and get a Bargain !! K.J.

Hello We're looking for a van to do the big lap in a few years, and after extensive research online and a trip to the Melbourne caravan show, we're most enthused about this layout. It's the Bailey Rangefinder Nebula. Unfortunately as a brand new model it is quite expensive so we're looking to see if an...

Just got this yesterday from a business up here in Cairns $99 +2 rolls of plastic bags $19 +$15 delivery. Tried it out this morning ,on a banana ,seems to be pretty good value .What are your thoughts .

https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1086679