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We left Rockhampton and continued on to Emerald where we met a lovely solo traveller Happy Wanderer then we travelled on to Barcaldine and continued along a road kill littered highway,we had to duck and dive to miss them all. Droppedin at McKinlay to see the Walkabout Pub. Thunder and lightning and...

I have one and as never used a hayman Reece WDH can't compare the two. Haven't seen any posts on them so just wondering on pro's an con's. It is easy and quick to hook up once u know how, u don't have to unhook to back up. Was a little bit dearer than the others but I'm very happy with it. Any comments. cheers OMD...

Hi Guys We're currently in a CP and parked under mature gum trees with plenty of rain (Melbourne). Today, we've noticed some long, brown dribble marks on the white paint of our ute - presumably this is gum tree sap. How do we get it off (no - not an angle grinder thanks)? Cheers Bruce

Moved up onto the Tableland from Cairns today. Will be here 6 weeks so if passing & you would like a cuppa I can put the kettle on quickly. Plenty of room here for our M/H but of course nothing is level so much moving back & forward, lots of hand waving from me & lots of "what's that suppos...

Hello everyone, i'm looking at buying a camping shower, any suggestions On what works for you or to stay away from. Thanks

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I just came back from a weekend in the central Wheat Belt and Stayed at the RV Park, it is an old Net Ball court near the Sportsman Club ($5 payable at the shire offices, no idea what happens after hrs). Great place to spend the night and the Sporties Club is 100mtrs away and has a decent feed. One of the frien...

http://diply.com/auntyacid/this-guy-just-created-ultimate-anthem-old-men/126981Another year has passed And we're all a little older. Last summer felt hotter And winter seems much colder. There was a ti...

Gday... Perhaps Cindy could incorporate this good idea in her next printing run of the Grey Nomad T-shirts ? I guess it would require 'advance' orders to get names right

Cheers - John

Hi this is my first time into the Grey Nomads I will be making my first caravan trip to Emerald Qld and was wondering what would be the best Route from Dapto NSW along the Golden Highway, New England or the Coast I will be leaving on the 19th June

Old Harry was referred to a gastrointestinal specialist by his GP. As soon as Harry went into the Dr's office the Dr said to him, not to be concerned but many of his patients at Harry's age had troubles passing water in the morning. That's not the problem said Harry - "I empty my bladder complete...

Raglan air show this weekend 23 - 24 May at Raglan Station Qld. Between Gladstone and Rockhampton http://www.oldstationflyingclub.com.au/fly_in.php

We're currently camped at Akoonah camp ground in SE Melbourne (great place too). Two days ago a retied couple turned up in a little Hiace type camper van and have been staying here. What I admire is the fact that they are permanent Nomads and have lived and traveled together in this van for over a year. S...

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http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/1998/09/syd-s11.html"Sydney, a major financial centre in what is known as the developed world, has joined the ranks of the so-called Third World cities, from Jakarta to Addis Ababa and Caracas, where it is uns...

INFORMATION:The incident was reported at 10am on 17 May.Approximately 3,000 hectares have been burnt. The cause of the fire is suspicious. There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the areaAlthough there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the...

WHAT DO YOU THINK? As I cannot get a good enough picture I have decided to write here what it says. Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has a rolled-gold policy opportunity in July's State Budget. With just a single piece of common sense regulation he could boost state revenue, improve road safety and li...

Hi ALL, Bearing failure on the HWY. Question. Do Electric brakes interfere with having to change wheel bearings on the side of the road. Eg: Do the brakes have to come off like brakes with dis rotors. I have always travelled with spare sets of bearings etc, on long trips. I am always prepaired on exte...

Gday... Cheers - John

We want to visit windjana and geikie gorge but have a dog. Has anyone done these gorges and what have they done with the dog. Also any free camping around these places as none in camps 8