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My apologies for not properly introducing myself. So I don't blame people for wonder who I am. Thought I had so can I blame that on old age/mental lapse? I try to sort out that profile thing later. Yes very grey and retired on the official next to nothing income as well. Anyway,I have had my van for about...

Farewell to Broome tomorrow (I hope) after a VERY expensive stopover. I'm glad I made it but I won't be back..... Firstly, if caravan parK's want our custom even occasionally they need to smarten up their game. I have spent time at the Tarengau Caravan Park in Broome because of needing work on my car...

My husband and I are planning a trip around Australia leaving from Melbourne April next year. does any one have any suggestions of places to visit etc. is there an IPad app where I can plan the whole trip like on google maps?

Dogs dont vandalise, start fires, leave rubbish around,cut down trees yet they are banned from national parks.Surely a better system would be a data base on all people who stay at NP's with pets when first arriving.If the owner is irresponsible, that info is logged in and the culprit never allowed in...

I note there are a few birthdays we should acknowledge. Happy birthday to Sylva for today. Hope you had a great day. And then tomorrow werkin will celebrate a birthday. Happy birthday to you too. But then there is Delta18 on Sunday. Now I'm not quite sure if we should say a BIG Happy Birthday to them - perh...

G'day again. Was told on the weekend when we went for our shakedown overnight to leave our van plugged in to the 240 volt power with our 15 amp extension lead to trickle charge our 12 volt system when at home. Does everyone leave the their battery charging until there next trip, supposing you use the va...

NOT JUST TASSIE SHOTS THIS TIME. SEEMS AS IF THESE ARE A BIT POPULAR, SO HERE GOES AGAIN. BACK ON THE BIG ISLAND FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, SO THESE INCLUDE ONLY ONE PHOTO IN TASSIE AND SOME FROM FURTHER AFIELD. FROSTY MORNING REFLECTIONS AT CORRA LYNN, NEAR LAUNCESTON: 'WEARY'. I GET EMOTIONAL JUST BEING...

I took a photo of this on my recent trip. -- Edited by Olley46 on Tuesday 27th of August 2013 03:48:10 PM

I have found a showground (Tully) that doesn't charge to camp overnight, call into the information office to request a free stopover and a paper authority will be issued for up to 2 days. There are limited places available all near the big Cassowary. Water is available and just by the gate there is a t...

Havent heard from Dawa for a few weeks, hope you are alright?

Can you tell me if the caravan batteries are meant to be recharged while driving? Thought they did but ours doesn't and we don't know why? Don't really want to spend every 3rd night at a caravan park if we don't need to.

We ae travelling to Darwin,Katherine in September & can anyone suggest which are the most recommended Caravan Parks that are good to stay at In those areas Please

ITALIAN ALTAR BOY'S CONFESSION 'Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl'.. The priest asks, 'Is that you, little Joey Pagano ?' 'Yes, Father, it is.' 'And who was the girl you were with?' 'I can't tell you, Father. I don't want to ruin her reputation'. "Well, Joey, I'm sure...

ok just for fun whats the earliest tv program you can remember mine my names magouley whats yours think i was about 8/9 dibs ps no prize

Yaraka is situated off the beaten track,but we are so glad we camped here for a few days. Yaka is about 160 west of Blackall and about 100ks south/west of Isisford QLD. It is a fantastic little place with one pub,(when the owner is not busy doing other things ) One Garage,(that has a sign outside saying th...

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-- Edited by justcruisin01 on Tuesday 27th of August 2013 07:17:11 PM

This has always been a gripe of mine - till a few months ago, the only Australian made toothpaste was Cedel brand only available (in Toowoomba) at Woolies for about $2.20. Foreign made products bearing the old familiar Ipana, Kolynos, Colgate etc names were all at least double in price. The Cedel di...

For those of you that were following my weekly updates over the last few months, you might remember I was having trouble with my Digital SLR. Well I cleaned the mirror and view finder but when I was about to clean the sensor I noticed what looked like a scratch so put the cover back on and recharged the bat...

help needed - fridge has died - Dometic RM2553 5yr old - won't run on gas or 240v - gas gauge says its on but not getting cold - too far from civilisation for a service man - anyone got an idea - thanks in advance