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We sold off our 737's as they weren't being used much and now we have been building up a small fleet 2 Cessna Grand Caravan 208 b's A cessna 340 A Cessna 172 and a Douglas C-47
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THE Day P.E.Nis asked for a Raise I, the Penis, hereby request a raise in salary for the following reasons: I do physical labour. I work at great depths. I plunge headfirst into everything I do. I do not get weekends or public holidays off. I work in a damp environment. I work in a dark workplace that...
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On TV today, the manager of Cable Beach Caravan Park was saying that this year both the off season and on season numbers of people staying at their park and others in Broome were down. A Caravan Industry spokesman said this was because more people were having cheap holidays overseas.
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2014 Our first trip
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http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2014/04/18/2014-first-trip-for-the-year/
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This is the first part of a series of short fictional essays I wrote. They are based around an older surfer who comes back to the beach of his youth to honor an old friend. (Some of the language is a bit coarse) Let me know what you think. cheers -- Edited by arthur on Monday 14th of April 2014 0...
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Cracks in side exterior panel Franklin G2 2006 model
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Hi there to the gurus of the world. We have double axle franklin caravan and towing with a pajero. We have developed an interesting crack approxmately in the middle of the van on the outside. It's almost in line with the front of the foremost wheel. And just above the middle window line. Will attach a pho...
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Keeping Bedding intact
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I would like to know how others secure the bedding so it will not fall down when beds are pulled up and secured ready for travel in expanda model vans. Thanks homer and Marge
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One small step... or a giant leap?
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Well, after about 18 months of pondering and planning, re-planning and re-pondering, I've taken the first step to nomadhood with the purchase of a 1990 Hino Rainbow. Now the fun bit starts with deciding on the layout, power, solar, water, etc with the aim of being ready to hit the road towards the end o...
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1996 Stawell Gift - 200m Women's Final
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Gday... She was certainly an incredible athlete - starting with a 42metre handicap ... it took 40 secs to catch the field ... and then 10 seconds to pass them all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUQLV4gnWNY Cheers - John
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Gday... 1770 - Lieutenant Cook and his crew first sight the eastern coast of Australia. 1984 - Australia adopts Green and Gold as its national colours. 1984 - Australia adopts 'Advance Australia Fair' as its national anthem. Cheers - John
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Sitting on the side of the highway, waiting to catch speeding drivers, a Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 22 KPH. Says he to himself: "This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!" So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car, he notices th...
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Gday... If you would like to read about some fantastic, tough and dedicated nurses in the NSW Outback in the 1940s this will suit you. http://angelsofaugustus.com.au/ Cheers - John
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I watched this for the first time on TV last night on ABC1. It is also available on DVD. It was based on a book by Rod Miller called "The Lost Women Of Rabaul" Sisters of War is based on a remarkable WW2 true story of courage and survival and well worth watching, see; http://en.wikipedia.o...
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whats your internet speed like ?
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hi guys, i know some maybe on cable or lucky to have nbnb but for those of us still on adsl can you post up your speed please? you can check via http://www.speedtest.net/ Im getting on a good day 2.26 down -- Edited by milo on Friday 18th of April 2014 05:04:26 PM
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Gday... There is no better way of life in the world than that of the Australian. I firmly believe this. The grumbling, growling, cursing, profane, laughing, beer drinking, abusive, loyal-to-his-mates Australian is one of the few free men left on this earth. He fears no one, crawls to no one, bludges...
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Sunrise at greens, I will raise you a sunrise at Lake Boga
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Beautiful sunset last night here and an excellent sunrise this morning. So Greenie I see your sunrise and raise the stakes at Lake Boga -- Edited by shekon on Monday 14th of April 2014 09:06:21 AM
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I reckon most Aussie families have a pub in them somewhere. Either some relative owned one, or there's a family story about one. Where was the pub in your family?
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Is there a setting in my profile that must be set that counts the number of posts that I make, as it never appears to increase, as my present count is the same as a year and looking back on my recent posts the count never seems to update. Looking at this post, it has updated by one so does that mean you only it is...
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Solo's Discount On Powered & Unpowered Sites - Crystal Brook Caravan Park WA
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Good to see the discounts they give solo's at this park for both powered and unpowered sites. Prices for two people are good too considering the close proximity to Perth and the Airport. See; http://crystalbrookcaravanpark.com.au/tarrifs/ The park has new managers and has been upgraded to how...
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