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Thinking of purchasing new ranger, feedback please.

When playing in off grid camp spots, what do you see as advantages/disadvantages for Greys to have an ERPIRB for emergencies. I note that there's small units even for hikers. B

The Melbourne-designed Ford Ranger ute could end the Toyota HiLux's seven-year unbeaten run as Australia's bestseller.The Ranger was No.1 in November, having also been the monthly bestseller in October, July, April, February and January.It would also be the first Australian-designed car to w...

Hi, This post delves into the realm of crystal ball info. I want to replace my working 3 way {Electrolux RM 4280} with a bigger fridge/freezer, a the Brass Monkey Slim Line 138l which will fit perfectly into the cavity, being width, depth and some modifications to the height. 450mm (D) 460 (W) 1300mm (H...

Do evolutionist celebrate Xmas?

The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022. Included in the recall are Toyota Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas, plus some hybrids of those models.The Lexus models in the recall include the ES250 sedan and the RX350 SUV, among o...

'Father Christmas' falls to his death from 24-storey building in front of horrified children: Climber dressed as Santa is killed during Russian abseil stunt' 'He landed on a snow-covered structure one floor above the ground level which meant the children did not see his body.' https://www.dai...

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all and sundry. It has been a sometimes entertaining and occassionally downright rude year here. But lots of great hints and good advice as well.

Google maps seem to have altered their presentation and I am finding the new Google maps absolutely awful now. Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative to Google Maps please? I don't know what they have done but the colour is terrible and it seems to be much slower and appears to lack detail t...

Today, just browsing online and I noted that the rates for my energy plan are now 7% lower than when I joined the current provider in August. So I called them and they gave me the new lower rates, backdated to apply from the start of current billing period. So it is worthwhile checking. It's now in my diary...

How does a woman scare a gynaecologist? By becoming a ventriloquist. -- Edited by anolphart on Friday 22nd of December 2023 03:40:01 PM

The keys."Several days ago as I left the Bunnings in Rocky, to walk out to my ute and was reaching into my pocket from my car keys... got that sick feeling when I didn't find them there. I desperately gave myself a personal pat down, other pockets, shirt pocket, not there. Turned around real fast and trot...

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Alternative to the aircon in a small caravan. I have read that the evaporative air coolers are no good in humid conditions and cause dampness on the walls? - suggestions/recommendations please. Thanks