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Hi all I am tearing my hair out with this one. I downloaded a program from the public domain, to compress pictures. Biggest mistake ever. Every time I move the cursor to the scroll bar I get a pop up, every time I click the mouse, a pop up. I have tried a number of these free programs only to find viruses or tro...

I am getting concerned about all the NON-travel advice and tips that are now being posted in the general forum. The Grey Nomads - General Forum (3 viewing) A friendly forum where you can seek advice, exchange tips and share experiences about the grey nomad lifestyle I would have thought that many o...

Today is Monday and the day before Melbourne Cup public holiday for Victoria, many have taken today off and added it to the weekend and public holiday so there are campers along the water front and speedboats/jetskis zooming across the lake. Quiet on the Grey Nomad front with 11 of us currently campe...

Gday... Another glorious day in paradise - only spoilt by a bit of a strong-ish northerly wind - but the temperature is a nurturing 33degC.

Here are a couple of photos of our day's entertainment. cheers - John -- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 31st of October 2014 03:35:37 PM

Wackadoo. Got invited to my first happy hour today. Met some lovely people, had a drink, had a great social occasion. I'm loving this lifestyle. People in houses really do miss out. rocket.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/man-sits-on-whale-carcass-as-massive-shark-lurks-nearby/story-fnhocxo3-1227109467061-- Edited by kiwijims on Monday 3rd of November 2014 03:16:07 PM

hi all had a nice bit of rain here o/ight nth of sydney , hope they got some where it was needed most my dilemma is my jerry can fuel contaier for the diesel heater , it has always been ok till this time went ot take it of to fill it and it was all caved in both sides , is this a cause of no venting from the cap or may...

We have ordered our van, and now we need to make a decision as to which tow vehicle to use. We will have an ATM on our van of about 3,200kg (large payload), and thus we need a very capable towing vehicle. We have narrowed the field, excluding vehicles that are too big, lack sophistication and comfort, have...

I've searched and searched for a thread about a softer ride in a Ranger/BT50, the person was having trouble I think it was with the QLD DOT about signing off on changing the seats because the ride was too harsh. The problem is because the vehicle has the safety pack (side airbags) removing the original s...

We came across some more granite on our recent tour of Eyre Peninsular. These lumps are about 50KMs south of Streaky Bay (between Streaky and Port Kenny) just off the B100 (The main west coast drag) Once again it showcases nature at its wildest. These are granite outcrops shaped over the millenia into...

Hi friends Yesterday there was rather a significant, how do you do, between myself and another member of this forum in techies corner. I wish to unreservedly apologise to the forum for being a major part of that mess. As I have said I suffer depression and a number of other mental add ons, Im afraid bully...

Its a Mustang shaped Celica with 4.0 V8 Lexus motor.. Yes Ive made the manifolds and fitted 80mm turbo.. The inlet is made by myself using supercharged Mustang throttle body. The internals of motors are forged with lower compression pistons.. Its a dedicated drag car with venerable 2 speed G.M Power...

I received an email - I didn't recognize the name so I deleted it - then thought - it may have come from this forum. Just in case - could you plz re-send. Thanks

Now trying to get everything done before I have to be out of he house and living in the new rig in 4 weeks. Not that a lot really needs to be done but I'd rather make any changes and mods now before I'm living in there permanently. Pretty big for one bloke and his dog, but it's a nice bit of luxury. If I'm going t...

Hi Anyone here have ideas comments on air bag suspension? I have an older Sunliner Mirage cab over and get a fair amount of rock and roll and was wondering if it would be worth while on an older vehicle (that due to poverty will have to do me for a fair while yet! ) It does have beefed up shockers on the back alr...

hello everyone, Don't know about you but I am feeling a little unsettled. I am just getting to know all of you and every day just about someone leaves the playground. please come back. don't let bullies win. stay here - we won't be bullied. just getting to know Mary Jane and now she has deleted. Maybe Cin...

Greeting Earthlings, Thank God for Doug, what a privilege to be in the same room ,as Doug, What a mind he has ,as he looks out from the bush turkey head, ,,Today I was washing up the breakfast things, grabbed a pot , and the screw holding the handle on, was loose, soooooooo grabbed the tool box and procede...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-29/australias-most-senior-islamic-state-member-killed/5850510-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 29th of October 2014 01:35:54...

my apologies to all. my house as sold. moved out on wed 29 oct, am living in my 5th wheeler at the place where i bought it in amongst boats & caravans, fri 31 oct flew down to mount gambier to pick up my Dmax and stayed at my sons place so he could fix up the new internet. all ok now back on line. sun 2 nov drov...

Hey guys new kid on the block. Just got a Winnebago alpine,can't wait to hit the road n start adventures. Just wondering if any one knows which group best to go with re roadside assist n also insurance group got best cover n price. 26 ft rig. 200 model. In Australia. Thanks heaps in advance. Geeman....