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Do you know what happened 164 years ago this summer..... September 9, 1850? California became a state! The people had no electricity. The state had no money. Almost everyone spoke Spanish. There were gunfights in the streets. So basically NOTHING has changed except, then the women h...

If you're into American history and/or classic cars and/or fine art, check out the pages of this booklet issued by Dodge Bros in 1920. It features exquisite ink drawings of those lovely classic cars depicted in various period scenarios as well as the company history. Fascinating stuff. Click he...

hi all I have a itech set up can I use a vast box on a itech dish cheers snap

Hi everyone, well was scarey but just ordered a new Franklin Arrow Plus caravan, Be ready around Nov - Dec our choice. Trip around the block next year getting closer. As I go back to work on Thursday I can't go to the show but we got the show special plus bit more so all in all happy with what we got. Now to get...

Hi everyone! Would like ask if anyone knows who helps us Qld'ers, regards to, what company provides road side assistance to our rigs that's over 6 metres long? I've contacted RACQ & they don't support it! I've also contacted 2 others & it states in their policies that your RV or motorhome must...

Some of the artists from the 60's are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers. Bobby Darin's.... "SPLISH SPLASH, I WAS HAVING A FLUSH" Hermans Hermits "MRS BROWN YOU'VE GOT A LOVERLY WALKER" Ringo Star "I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM DEPEND...

Gday all, Newbies to the forum (but lurkers for a month or so) and about to start on our travelling adventures. Pick up our new 2014 Isuzu Mu-x tomorrow, can't wait to get out there and see a bit of this country! Looking forward being part of such great online community. Thanks for having us GN! :D Mac &...

Bubba B taking lessons in PJ.

Gday... 1917 - Assassinated US President, John F Kennedy, is born. 1874 - Australian explorer Giles finishes his last keg of water on his desperate attempt to reach his base camp. Ernest Giles was a frontier explorer of Australia who arrived on the continent in 1850 and was employed at v...

Once upon a time there were two brothers. One brother was very mischievous, always getting into trouble. The other brother, however, was very good. He was always kind to animals, helped elderly neighbors, and led an exemplary life. As time went on, the brothers stayed in touch but were never close. T...

Walkamin Central Van Park has to be the best place to stop on the Atherton Tablelands just 12 Klm south of Mareeba , Between Atherton and Mareeba at $22 a night , I did look at Rodeo ground at $17 a night , They get really packed in there .

I ordered 3 last week.. 1 for the back of my everyday drive wagon. 1 for the back of the car we tow behind the M/H and 1 for the back of the bus.. Place your order HERE.. only $2 each including postage and handling.

We've just enjoyed a lovely week on Norfolk Island. No caravans there (well, none that we saw) but plenty of cows which have right of way. Petrol was $2.64/lt. Sounds terrible but when you see the trouble they go to to get the fuel you understand. There were rations while we were there as the petrol tanke...

Expect to be here for a couple of weeks, beautiful spot anyone near by is welcome to visit. John

...here in down town Townsville today. Yep had a morning coffee/tea with "Grevo" Gary and Cassy. The record of meeting only great people is in tact. After a few hours chatting away we thought we had better part company to get other things done for the day. I will catch up with them again for su...

Stopped off at Sale for a couple of days on our way through. Lovely place, nice and quiet, even though right on the Princes Hwy, traffic noise was minimal, and we were right next to the road, so can vouch for that. Lots of birdlife, good camp kitchen, clean amenities with reliable shower temperature/...

Well, what a tale to tell...... As in the previous thread quite a few (including me) added our bits about long term coughs etc. I have finally come to get some answers, and now start on fixing it up. ENT said yes it was reflux, but just in the throat, referred me to a Gastroentorologist, who in turn decided...

After my comment on pork mince on a previous thread I reckon this could be a good recipe for the road. Meat Custard 4 Eggs 1 Tbsp minced onion 150gms Minced pork 2 Tbsp water 2 Teaspoon rice wine or sherry 1 Tbsp soy sauce Pinch salt 2 Tbsp Frozen green peas Bunch spinach or silverbeet Mix together the first...