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I just watched about 7 YouTube movies of ordinary people finding gold with a detector. I didn't see any where they didn't find any so therefore EVERYONE will ALWAYS find gold. Jokes aside some of the small nuggets were worth over $200. But just being out in the bush looking seemed like a good thing to...

Says......Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted. Lady who goes camping must beware of evil intent. Man who swallow typewriter end up with irritable vowel syndrome.

Shopping at Woolworths in Warrnambool this week. Went through the auto checkout and withdrew a $100 dollars left store and realised I'd left money in machine. Went back and money gone. Store said they would get back to me after checking video. A day later manager rang and said come in. They checked vi...

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My hubby and I are about to hit the road soon and are looking to improve the performance of our Ford Ranger by installing a chip/exhaust system,but we are so confused .which system is the right one ,there are so many on the market. Roo system, Torqit just to name a few, HELP Thanks loulybelle

How do I upload photos to Grey Nomads from my iPad ? Sorry if it seems a dumb question. Alan.

We are heading to the Jenolan Caves from Hawksbury River, just wondering what the drive is like, I read previously it's very steep etc. Is it worth the trip?

We have had an eventful week here at the Dam with 2 more families arriving, Billeee and Jules together with John and his wife Marjoleine (cruisin' cruse). Two visits to the hospital with Darrell's poisened toe needing emergency treatment and a trip to resulting. Then Roy came down with what we think w...

Hi all.just wondering what cable size members have used.with smart pass and d250s from tug to van ?. The manual says 25mm2 cable for 5m could i get away with smaller cable say 6bs. It will be charging 200 amp wet cell battery. Cheers evo

Like a recipe I found this method consistent when breeding gents, known here in South Australia, a very successful bait for garfish, tommies or herring and many other species as well. 8 or so live gents on a size 7 limerick hook will catch multiple fish before rebating therefore a rapid way to catch you...

Does any one reading this forum have experience in getting an article accepted and published for caravan and or camping magazines? I read a lot of mags and it seems to be the same writers all the time having the chance to get an article published. Any hints on how to crack the ice, so to speak?

Well this city slicker kid has just learnt another very valuable bush lesson. Whilst parked up here in another idyllic spot, it has rained over the past couple of days on and off, no probs, plenty of book work and reading to catch up on. Watched the gum trees and they are all safe and sound, no worries ther...

Thanks to all gn,s for your kind thoughts condolences and support there is not much anyone can do at the moment many thanks rod has left a huge hole in my heart we were travelling 6 years together and had some wonderfull times together our little tag along norma was my brick I don't know how I would have m...

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Do you need a 12 volt tv when using in a caravan

Well, I thought I would give a bit of an update since the latest events. After a another week of the problem mentioned in an earlier post the tug decided to start every time for two weeks then in it's wisdom played up again for a week so I decided enough is enough. My mechanic mate arranged for a new starter m...

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Leaving Bundoora Dam yesterday morning we continued northward to Lake Elphinstone near Glenden, Qld arriving around lunchtime. Things have changed since our last visit here. Gone is the donkey hot water but additional toilet/shower blocks installed. Very nice units with excellent showers &...

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