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Gday... Cheers - John

Anyone out there know what an acceptable pay rate is for a "Caretaker-in-Residence" position for a husband & wife team With their own ABN. The terms of the position are ...Required to be "on-site" basically 24/7 Mondays thru Friday, (property owner is there Sat & Sun...

So after trouble with my tow car earlier in the year I sold it and my van. Now I find I'm missing not being able to get away. Just wondering if anyone has towed a teardrop camper with a Toyota Corolla and how it went. Corolla has a towing capacity of 1300kgs. Cheers Helen

Hi everyone Can people please tell me who they have found to be the best to Insure their vans with. I have contacted my RAA but they were dearer than CIL and their contents cover wasn't very much. i have heard that if you join some caravan clubs they can get cheaper insurance but which clubs??? Any help wou...

A woman and a baby were in the doctor's examining room, waiting for the doctor to come in for the baby's first exam. The doctor arrived, and examined the baby, checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked if the baby was breast-fed or bottle-fed. 'Breast-fed,' she replied... 'Well, strip d...

Given that my espresso machine at home requires 240V and hence is not suitable for free camping, I am wondering what coffee-loving grey nomads do to get their caffeine fix every day? Thanks.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-01/nz-announces-four-flag-finalists/6740674

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-01/nz-announces-four-flag-finalists/6740674

Two hillbillies walk into a restaurant. While having a bite to eat, they talk about their moonshine operation.Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. After a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress. One of the hillbillies looks at her and s...

I am going to fit a grey water tank to the caravan when I buy it later this year and have been researching treatments for holding the water. Unfortunately I have not been able to find much information 'on line' and called into BCF today but they were no help either. Should you use black water treatments an...

lol.. Aussie Paul.

We can now understand why so many people are selling up and hitting the road full time, Today the Postie delivered a shock to the system, Our two monthly Power Bill had arrived, thought the last Bill was a bit steep at $ 464.00 but this one really rocked my socks, $ 727.00 On top of that, we now only get a f...

A Glasgow couple are having hard financial times, so they decide she'll try being a hooker. She's not quite sure what to do so the husband says, "Stand in front of that bar and pick up a bloke. Tell him you charge a hundred pounds......any questions and I'll be parked around the corner".. Sh...

The location of your mailbox shows you how far away from your house you can be in a robe, before you start looking like a mental patient. My therapist said that my narcissism causes me to misread social situations. I'm pretty sure she was hitting on me. My 60-year kindergarten reunion is coming u...

During my school days, the subject of English was always the lowest of low of the subjects. My English studies were always hard work, boring and I felt that it was of no real use. The subject of English was a compulsory subject for "School Certificate" and had a pass mark of 30%. I passed I got 3...

This post is more about caravan building than GNing. I am kinda thinking aloud rather than making a specific point and would welcome anyone's two bob's worth. I am presently fitting out an old van to live/travel in. I envisage a 50k/day longstay freecamp lifestyle. I am solo and have a Cruiser / 24 fo...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3217851/Pregnant-French-woman-posts-video-Youtube-really-cute-Australian-man-father-baby.html?ito=social-facebook_Australia-- Edited by Weevil on Wednesday 2nd of September 20...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-23/working-dogs-monica-and-chloe/6695558

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-23/working-dogs-monica-and-chloe/6695558

I have decided to test the market for my home built(by me) camping trailer. PM if you would like more details. Cheers Wayne. -- Edited by Tassie Tiger on Thursday 3rd of September 2015 04:44:08 PM

When you are out there travelling , what is the one spot that you MUST STOP at to indulge in your favourite food. One spot that we love to stop at is Grunske's Fish and Chip shop by the river in Bundaberg . The fresh and cooked choices are worth the stop. Hope you can share and give us some more "to die for...

Hello all Here at the Hawks Nest c/p till Friday, any nomads nearby for coffee Ken -- Edited by ken thomas on Tuesday 1st of September 2015 01:53:50 PM