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There's an ad at the beginning of this video, but the story that follows is very moving. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23632245

I've found that in retirement, one tends to spend a bit more time keeping up with current events. For local news etc we rely on the local daily newspaper delivered every morning. It contains mostly local news and gossip, births and deaths plus local advertisments. Sunday papers are now full of go...

What is the PowerPot? The PowerPot is a thermoelectric generator, so it converts any heat source directly into power that charges your USB handheld device. Add water to the PowerPot and place it over a heat source. Plug in your device (don't worry, the cord is flame-resistant!) and it'll charge jus...

After four months of diligent research we finally bought our new, and first, van today at the Penrith RV show. It's a Concept SX 22' 6". We particularly liked the excellent build quality, finish and a lot of extras that come standard, and, having only this week read the most positive review ...

Was told to camp at the showground, but they are now closed to caravans due to pressure. I was directed to St Pats race course and can stay here for $25 per night powered, the facilities are fairly basic, but toilets and showers in the jockey room, water is available ,but you have to find the taps, dump poi...

Hi campers, Just returned from our winter holiday and came back with a damaged awning. Probably clipped an overhanging tree somewhere. Having it replaced next week...Now, any ideas on how to protect the new one from same problem? I thought there was a plastic cover could be bought, but awning re...

well i have looked on other post and cant find any response so what do you women do when you are at home do you work do you volunter what fills your days

I would like to know how the d max tows! my caravan is 2.5tons. and fuel comsumption

I'm going to have a look at a Gallivantor pop top caravan. It raises up the walls & roof on hydraulic rams. A battery powers an electric motor that raises & lowers it. Looks interesting, just can't find anything on the net about them. Anyone know anything about them ?

Found the following in the Brisbane Seniors Newspaper and thought it was just great - hope you think so too Seven Rules of Life 1. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present 2. What others think of you is none of your business 3. Time heals almost everything, give it time 4. Don't compare yo...

A friend asked me if I frightened everyone away from the steps. I answered by telling him that I yelled "Who would like a free night out with Pauline Hanson?" Anyway, this is one of a series of shots I took of various aspects of the iconic Sydney Opera House just for something a bit different. ...

If you are using eggs in a Jaffle Iron 50gm eggs fit better into them than any other size ,so they do not ooze out when cooking. Also while away we made scrambled eggs by just putting the eggs into an empty clean jam jar with what ever extras we wanted and shook the jar and bingo no mess ..also added this mixtu...

My Nipper is parked up at my ex's place, and last week I was heading away for a few days, so asked my son to plug her in to cool down the fridge, and put the battery charger on the in house battery. Which he did. When I went to turn on a light on the first night, no light. I had my solar light so it wasn't a problem t...

Hi all looking to free camp between Cunnamulla and Bourke along Warrego River,,, hoping htere is still a trace of water in the river. Any suggestions please. Baz

This is funny & obviously written by a Former Soldier... New Direction for any war: Send Service Vets over 60! I am over 60 and the Armed Forces thinks I'm too old to track down terrorists. You can't be older than 42 to join the military. They've got the whole thing arse -backwards. Instead of sendi...

Planning to go to Stirling Ranges later this month. Can anyone tell us if you can have a camp fire there. I know they have gas bbqs, so that may well rule out campfires.

Two Irishmen were waiting at the bus stop when a truck went past loaded up with rolls of turf. Jimmy said, Im gonna do dat when I win da lottery. What's dat den? asks Mikey. Send me lawn away to be mowed."

This is really a tip from Kaid. Visited her yesterday, and she showed me some Large Micro-fibre Towels. Camping stores stock them, [I googled some last night.] and although not real cheap, they are very light-weight, and don't take up much space. I'm going to get a couple just for the Van tomorrow...