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Well the house is empty and I am camped in my front drive way. First night in my new home and it feels so good. I love it and it is so cosy. Here is Miss Daisy after her face lift. It feels like home already. -- Edited by shekon on Friday 27th of September 2013 10:22:03 PM

The Policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my Church have you been true?" The officer squared his shoulders a...

Narrabri Showgrounds closed to campers until 1st November because of a CMCA rally . -- Edited by sandsmere on Sunday 29th of September 2013 10:09:13 AM

I am about to embark on a purchase of a new towing vehicle, I seek advice regard the towing capacity. My Caravan has TARE 1971KG and a a GVM of 2,400kg. I have been considering purchasing a Nissan Navara or Holden Colorado which both have towing capacity of 3000kg. Most of the vehicles I have looked at o...

Working on the theory that bugs are less attracted to yellow lights I fitted some LEDs to the outside of our 'van. White ones are everywhere on Ebay. Found yellow ones, a 5 mtr roll for less than $30. Sadly the camera flash diminishes the yellow effect. But you get the idea. Just wired them into the 12V lig...

howdy all: haven't been on here for a while. I have searched through topics on my subject but i'm just looking for up to date info. I live in Adelaide looking for some one/bussiness that can lift my van by 2/3inches welding spacer to frame and rewelding spring brackets . I have dual axal goldstream. I do n...

I am a Leo born in the Year of the Golden Dragon......people who know me well say Yep that figures!!!!!!! I am not sure what they mean....

Well today has been a shocka of a day so said to self, self, track down some of the photo's I took 40 odd years ago when in Hervey Bay Q'land. So started the search with no luck but then remembered I took pics on slide film those days, sat thinking where I would have put them when that bright light came on, foun...

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How many women do we have on the forum? Hands up, even if you have never posted before.

Any fossickers out there? What do you do with your finds?

Well here is the floor plan of the new rig hopefully take delivery in 2/3 weeks. Hope the attachment works

Back here for a chat, by the way my ph is 0428135598 for anyone wanting to call in here. I am home most days, except for Doctor Days and Bill Paying days . Yep..... always got the kettle on " coffee mode " for any camper/caravan traveler who would like to call in for a...

It"s not just heart surgery this time, its complete replacement. Yes the workshop has pulled the motor down and the prognosis is not good. Some of the valve stem heads are chipped and breaking up. One broken valve spring. Piston ring grooves are worn. Cam shaft and crankshaft needs grin...

Howdy to all you Grey Nomads, Kay & I and our two little dogs, Indy and Jessie are off again around the big lap, we did this trip starting in Dec 2011 and finished 12 months later, so now we have rested and done some additions to our our Avan, as in an extra battery, extra solar panels and off course that...

The view from my window on the first morning as GN. Might stay here at this free camp for a week, then move on. Seems only conditions for parking is cleaning. Bugger!

This is lifted from the BBC news: The number of over-70s who hold a UK driving licence has exceeded four million for the first time, the RAC Foundation has said. The foundation said 191 people a century old or more hold a licence, with a 107-year-old woman the country's oldest licensed driver. Motori...

The TAXATION DEPARTMENT decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the Taxation Office. The Taxation Office Auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his solicitor. The auditor said, 'Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, Which you explain by sa...

We are packing to head off somewhere around Australia and having never done this before, what are the most important things to take with you besides the car and caravan, dog and cat. Thanks Karen and Brian

Gday... This statement does not require any acknowledgement - simply make sure every male you know is aware of it. Cheers - John