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Gatton-Clifton road
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Hi, Just wondering if anyone had been on the gatton-Clifton road recently, if so what is the condition. Have heard it's an easier drive to get to the New England hwy than going over the gap or up the toowoomba range, any feedback most welcome. Cheers whitey2.
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The SatNav
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"I digress ..."
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My Sat Nav I have a little Satnav, It sits there in my car A Satnav is a driver's friend; it tells you where you are. I have a little Satnav, I've had it all my life It's better than the normal ones, my Satnav is... My Wife.It gives me full instructions, especially how to drive "It's sixty miles...
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JOKE ENJOY!
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Just Joking
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A lawyer and a senior citizen are sitting next to each other on a long flight. The lawyer is thinking that seniors are so dumb that he could get one over on them easily. So, the lawyer asks if the senior would like to play a fun game. The senior is tired and just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines a...
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Where is everybody going?
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We are currently in Murray Bridge for a couple of days before heading to Port Augusta and then WA. Anybody else nearby? Would be nice to meet up with others along the way.
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Back from Darwin
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Hi Everyone, I am back home again in Yeppoon after my very first trip. I arrived in Darwin on 5/1 just in time for the wet to set in. Didn't see much sunshine but had a wonderful time with the family and Grandkids. Left again hoping to have a leisurely trip back but ended up trying to beat the rain but it c...
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Leaving Tassie
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On the Spirit of Tas bound for Melb after spending a month here catching up with family and friends. It's been a bit of a hectic time but as the ship is pulling out of Devonport it's time to just relax. We are changing our plans about going to WA this year due to some expected changes in the family dynamics ca...
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Painting Airconditioner Cowling
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Hi there Just wondering if anyone has the same problem as me and what you did to fix this. Our Ibis Air conditioner is peeling the manufacturers paint on the outside cowling not sure why this is the unit is reasonably new but not new enough for warranty. has anyone had to paint theirs if so how did you do it a...
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Coffee & Tea Stains removal
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Hints, Tips and Great ideas
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Hi .. Stumbled across an excellent way for removing coffee & tea stains in plastic/melamite mugs .... Just add a teaspoon of Napi san or equivalent & fill the mug/cup with water. The stuff that you use in your chemical toilet Leave overnight & rinse out. I suppose that it would work on c...
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Good Mechanic in Esperance W.A.
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Mechanics
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"Whilst staying in Esperance my Husband was ill with pneumonia & our 4 wd was due for a service we were recommended to Humphrys Auto & Air, Bronty the owner went out of his way to assist us & was very professional. We highly recommend his work. His phone is Ph 90721282
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Bombala , and the platapussies.
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Left the lower Snowy R. at Marlo for thehigh country, and stopped for lunch at Bombala. Noticed that there was a platypus Sanctuary 4 klms down the Delegate road , so went for a look. Lo,and behold , there was two mooching thru the weed beds on the other side of the pool.Now tell me , what is the plural of pla...
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Couple of questions
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I am in the process of planning to take off hopefully within the next 12 months. I still havent bought a vehicle as yet I am still doing research into the best way to go :D I am looking at a small motorhome or maybe a pop top as it is just me and the dog. I have been restricting my searches to vehicles with a loo an...
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Motor home
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A blonde goes into a coffee shop and notices there's a 'peel and win' sticker on her coffee cup. So she peels it off and starts screaming, 'I've won a motorhome! I've won a motorhome!'The waitress says, 'That's impossible. The biggest prizeis a free Lunch.' But the blonde keeps on screaming, I'...
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WD 40 What you always wanted to know
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I NEVER KNEW THIS! What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40? Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40? No Cheating..... .. WD-40 ~ Who knew! I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all aroun...
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did i see happy wanderer?
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"I digress ..."
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Are you in Melb? I thought I saw you today - around the eastern freeway. cheers Lesley
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OUR RIG
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Show us your rig
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THIS IS OUR RIG. CAN NOT WAIT TO GET OUT AND DO THE BIG LAP PERMANENTLY...
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Safety of Portable Inverters
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Techies' Corner
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If I were to connect a 12V DC to 240V AC inverter to the van battery and plug the outgoing 240V ac into the vans AC input plug so that I could use the van's GPO's to run low wattage appliances such as phone and laptop chargers, am I creating a safety hazard. I realise the total wattage that can be used is subje...
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Senior Citz Meat Raffle
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"I digress ..."
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Another New Zealand delicacy
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Tonight we introduced the JCs to whitebait fritters - a sought after treat here in NZ. Brandt's sister was the chef. She also made trifle and fresh fruit salad. To accompany the meal we were treated to home made wine and mead supplied by our son (who has been house sitting for us). -- Edited by kiwi rainbo...
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The last of the bullock drivers
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"I digress ..."
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-01/bullock-driver-keeps-bush-tradition-alive/5290196
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Solo newbie
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Hi have just joined this forum, so glad I found it, been looking around at the posts and enjoyed a giggle at some of the posts lol. Traveled around Australia in 2005/6 with my best 4 legged friend in a camper trailer to Queensland, left it at my son's place, then went by tent and station wagon to Perth and ba...
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