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A big welcome to all new Nomads who have recently subscribed to this very informative Forum.There is a (sticky) post called WHO IS THIS on the top of the page in the I DIGRESS Forum, which is a competition that has been running continuously now for several months where people post photos of famous peo...

Way back now when our son was a toddler, we discovered he had chronic Asthma. Hospital visits and oxygen tents etc. Well we needed a nebuliser. I forget the cost of them then, but we couldn't afford one. So I looked at what I had in the garage. I found a 12v tire pump I had brought in PNG in the mid 70's, found a...

Hi all.Just wanted peoples opinion on tow vehicle.We will be towing a large van of about 3 tonne and wanted some opinions on hino, isuzu, or fuso trucks.I was keen on the 4x4 option of both the isuzu and fuso though as touring around Australia is a new venture for us I wasnt sure if I could get away with a 4x2...

I had a very short txt from Sheba today saying she is ok thanks. Doesn't always have service and will be in touch when things are easier. No mention of the others in the area. Hope they are all safe.

Hi Guys just a quick question do they allow dogs at Greens Lake Cheers Red Dog.

Hi all at Greens did you get much of the storm.....

The topic I am talking about is nothing to do with caravanning ,kick me off or howl me down I need to know what the problem is,this is a Passion Fruit can someone tell me why it is not black they are dropping off the vine they still taste like a passion fruit but dropping off this colour, thanks in advance. La...

Just spent a few days at the Clifton Showgrounds where you can stay for $8 per night (for van and 2 persons) Dogs allowed. Basic hot/cold showers and toilets, power available. Clifton is a very interesting town with a rich history - 3 very interesting pubs and plenty of small shops of the old variety. Th...

Hi, anyone near here or are adventuring this way as we are here for a couple of days. Cheers reg & lynn

SMS Received...... Hi Bob, This is Alan next door. I'm sorry neighbour, but I have a confession to make to you. I've been riddled with guilt these past few months and have been trying to pluck up the courage to tell you to your face but I am at least now telling in text as I can't live with myself a moment lon...

Hello all We are looking to get a pop top and possibly another vehicle in the near future to travel. We have a Corolla and looking to get a 10 foot van. We need to fit in bikes and stuff so are thinking of a small cargo van type thing with the back a bit higher than the Corolla wagon. The shape fits the VW 5 seate...

we have 120L fridge in our van and a 8.4kg gas bottle...... Anyone with more experienced than us have an idea on how many days we'll get using the gas just for the fridge? thanks.

<Since we are all in a Religious/Marriage mood I'll relate this tale> On their way to Church to get married, a young Christian couple were tragically involved in a fatal car accident. Being good Christians the young couple find themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Pet...

A regular those embarking on a big trip ask is about choosing the right communications for your travel plans. When do you need a satellite phone? What other options are available? A new expanded edition of Grant Nielsen's Staying in Touch on the Road is just out, with up to date communications and a wh...

Just a selection of pelican photos as there has been little action here

A large and very attractive park with spacious sites divided by tropical plantings for privacy. Beautifully maintained tropical gardens and lawns. Pool and good facilities, all very clean. Located about 45 kms south of Cairns at Fishery Falls on the Bruce highway. There's a small pub that serves m...

Whilst I have not been here yet It will be on my list of places to stay for a while. Where am I talking about Kellerberrin WA is a small town in the wheat belt between Northam and Merridan, the local Caravan Park has 6 powered sites and 6 unpowered. My reason for asking fellow travellers to support this smal...

A quick question - we are about to head off tomorrow for 5 weeks and just found out our fridge appears to be playing up. I had it on 240volt and whilst the freezer box got cold it didn't freeze and the fridge section appeared to be not working at all. I switched over to gas and the freezer box worked OK but agai...