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I received an email from a friend. I thought it may be of interest 'Value what you have and don't give it away.' There's a lot to admire about Australia, especially if you're a visiting American, says David Mason. More often than you might expect, Australian friends patiently listening to me enthuse...

The boss was complaining in our staff meeting the other day that he wasn't getting any respect. Later that morning he went to a local sign shop and bought a small sign that read: "I'm the Boss!" He then attached it to his office door. Later that day when he returned from lunch, he found that som...

Gday...1779 - Captain James Cook is killed by natives in Hawaii. 1788 - Lieutenant Philip Gidley King leaves Sydney to establish a settlement on Norfolk Island 1936 - The Walter Taylor Bridge, which crosses the Brisbane River, is opened. 1966 - Decimal currency is introduced in Au...

What a great afternoon we had.Met with Copper1 (Gary and Roxy).Really nice people. 1 1/2 hrs later we had talked of many things nomadic and a lot about family. Have met a few of the guys from the forum and as I have said before ,very nice folks..Took time to organise a get together but all worked out very we...

Finally got to touch base with Alan and Delilah today while we were both in Hobart and we had a most enjoy able time discussing all sorts of things ranging from Nomad stuff to health issues, food, family, etc. it was good to be able to put faces to names and and find out more about each other and travels alon...

Hi All, Had a great time at the GTG, was good to meet some of the GNs and put faces to names. You guys have a great sense of humour and it was a pleasure to be in your company. Can't wait for the next GTG. Left Popanyining Thurs and ran across the Dunmowin's in Beverley & then again on the way to York. On the w...

I have taken many photos and uploaded them on to the Solo's Forum, I have little interest in photography and employ the point and shoot method. However I plan to visit areas such as Kings Canyon and have seen photos that my camera would not be able to match. My question is what camera under $500 will do the...

Some generators sold through out Australia by Total Tools have been recalled due to risk of electric shock. The brand names are DETROIT and SABER . The model numbers are- # YW8000HECO # DFD3000HS2 The problem appears to be with the M.E.N. circuitry Contact Total Tools for adjustments required to the...

Finally finished the latest cuddle rug. This one is for Nate, my youngest grandson. I started making a multi-coloured one, didn't like it so unwound it. Asked daughter to choose a colour. A very nice green.

C1&2 Tassie Update Well folks it has been a while since I have been on the forum and thought I better update. Well we left Strahan on the 5th bound for Old Hobart Town, after taking C4 to the Dr due to a heart problem but was soon sorted thank God. We then set off and made Hamilton after the gruelling...

We just checked into a caravan park in Eden, booked it yesterday and viewed the site, thought everything was set. On arriving this morning found there had been a mix up and the site was no longer available. We were told to go and look at another site ( specific site number given) That suited us but wh...

We recently picked up a lot of stone dents/chips on the front of the Coromal Magnum Transforma. Has anyone made the move to place some type of covering to prevent this happening. I believe that the drop down extended beds make the installation more problematical than a standard van. Our towing vechi...

I just heard from a local that the Boddington CP (Council owned) is looking for a caretaker part time, 2 Brm unit supplied, up to $40,000 pay, ring Peter Haaf at the Shire 08 98833998. I will email him and give him the contact details for GN Help Wanted section to place an addy..... -- Edited by Vic41 on Tue...

Please Please can someone anyone give me simple step by step guidance in how to use the P.M. system. I just cant do it properly Thanks in anticipation Friar Park

Well there's Wombat, Uncle Wombat......... Any wombatesses?

A 72-year-old man goes for a physical. All of his tests come back normal so the doctor says, "Harry, everything looks great. How are you doing mentally and emotionally? Are you at peace with God?" Harry replies, "God and I are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so he's fixed it so tha...

There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses. One day, a letter came addressed in a shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. He thought he should open it to see what it was about. The letter read: Dear God, I am an 83 year old wido...

Has anyone free camped at Beaufort or close Vic. Pet friendly