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Following having the pleasure of publicising the opening of the Taubman and Webb Trading Post (see http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/newspage.htm#taubman), someone attending the event not only wrote an excellent report about this opening day, but has been asked by Richard and Leah to tr...

Hi Folks, We have towed around this beautiful country for many years using Nissan Patrols, Toyota Cruisers, Pajero's and a variety of different combinations, but I have never had such a versatile as my current Ford Ranger. For a 3 L Turbo it pulls our Jayco Heritage 19 ft 2200 kg caravan with amazi...

Got the new sensor (TPS) fitted to the injector pump this afternoon, and had auto trans serviced. All was well with no foreign bodies in bottom of the oil pan, and the filter was nice and clean. I was so lucky to get it done. Was supposed to be 1st thing this morning, but he had some urgent jobs in and did...

whats the one tv show that you can put on ie dvd and just watch over and over again,no matter how many times you have seen it? for me its Mash... I have all seasons.. for my dad its Dads army (of course) whats yours??

In spring, a young man's fancy turns to jacarandas, right? Or have I forgotten something? Anyway, I drove south over the Martin Bridge, Taree, earlier today and luckily I had my little Fuji compact with me, so I took some piccies. A sample is below. If you'd like to see more, I put an album together here....

We are getting our first new caravan soon (Jurgen Tooradin) and were wondering if a generator is essential for free camping sites. We are expecting to be on the move a lot so we wouldn't be in one place longer than say 3 days. We have always owned launches before and we are assuming it would be the same setu...

I thought I had better check in as it has been a few days since my last entry on this great forum and before anyone complains about starting another thread about a similar one below, keep in mind this is " I digress". It looks like I will have to consider myself summoned by the masses, as long I am...

Nelson Mandela is sitting at home watching TV and drinking a beer when he hears a knock at the door. When he opens it, he is confronted by a little Chinese man, clutching a clip board and yelling, 'You Sign! You sign!' Behind him is an enormous truck full of car exhausts. ... Nelson is standing there in com...

When I was in Shepparton on Monday, I was parked out the front of my grandaughters. I took Millee & great grandson for a walk but it started raining so we walk back to the house. I decided to go into the van with Mills & Rhylan, bed being made up we was looking out the back window looking at the trucks...

We are staying with one of Cheryl's sisters at Suffolk Park for a couple of weeks. No real timetable just enjoying the moment. If you are in the area let us know and we try and catch up. Brian

Looking at buying an Elgrand e51 grey import. Anyone here happen to own one or related to an owner please? Parts are the same as the 3.5 in the Skyline etc but I'm more concerned re longevity, medium to long distance travel comfort and real fuel consumption. Everything I've googled so far comes...

I live in the Shire of Yarra Ranges, The Dandenongs and Yarra Valley, Both top tourist area's, I pay rates, Out of those rates, they pay for travellers from all over the world to come here and use our facilitys, Public Toilets, Dump Points, information Booths and staff to run and clean them. I dont mind p...

has anybody got any information on good bush camping in the armidale/stanthorpe area that is dog friendly.

just stayed a couple of nights at may,s bend ,outside of bourke in nsw. great spot beside the darling river ,take the mitchell hwy towards cunnamulla ,may,s bend is signposted . pop into the tourist info centre for a mudmap and they will give you all the info you will need .

A Pastel painting, for Marianna, so it will encourage her, to take up painting again after her loss in the fire. Looking forward to your next painting Marianna.

Here it is, Roadworthy, Registered and on the road, 12 months and two weeks it took from buying it in Texas, USA, To driving on the road in Victoria, Australia, Its floats along on Full Air Bag Suspension, Sitting in an arm chair high above the surrounding traffic, Perfect all round vision, It does a a bl...

A boy goes to the chemist with his dad and sees the condom display. Boy: "Dad, why do they do packs of one condom?" Dad: "Those are for the high-schoolers for Friday nights." Boy: "So, why do they make packs of three?" Dad: "For the Uni guys for Friday, Saturday...

We are interested in the Storm caravan from On the Road Caravans. Do any members have one and if so could you please give some feedback on them? Cheers David.