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As you well know, some of us have been known to have had brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years. A couple of nights ago, I was out for a few drinks with some friends at the Marriott Hotel and had a few too many beers and some rather nice red wine. Knowing ful...

----- Someone asked me what I do since I have retired.... Do I have a job? I replied, I am my wife's sexual adviser." Somewhat shocked, they said, "I beg your pardon, but what do you mean by that?" "Very simple. My wife told me that when she wants my f -----g advice, she'll ask me f...

See what I mean?

Fellow Caravanners If your travelling north towards Charters Towers and are in need of a overnight rest then consider staying at the Capella Caravan Park, half way between Emerald and Clermont. It is well back from the main road, thus, no noise from traffic. The owners/operators David and Jodie a...

Before finally signing off on our new Lotus van we have been recommended to protect the underside of the van with a product called Vantec. Would this be something we should do? Or is it not really necessary? Has anyone used this or a similar product?

Seen on the rear of a truck recently, Camouflage condoms: They'll never see you coming.

Bugger he's still around I just heard someone up in the Dress Circle say. You can't help bad luck can you. Well, this last week has been very hectic indeed, this retirement and grey nomad thing is really hard work and I tell you that for free. I decided to take myself off to the moving pictures last Tue...

I think we talked about this once before , but I cant find where, I keep getting words highlighted on my browser, firefox (latest version) and dont know how to get rid of it, any ideas? thanks

Solar panel mats on roof of motor home have lifted.Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone have solution?

Small high plastic air vent in side wall above couch leaks in heavy rain. Water pours down the wall on to the curtain pelmet! I have tightened the screw and put more sealant aroung the outside. Thought that had fixed it but heavy rain last night and once again a pile of wet towels to deal with this morning...

Hi all, we are soon to take off for about 4 months and now find we have to update our box to get the new digital reception. We have always been with Aurora and now find we have to change to VASTA. The new box is around $275.00, but before purchasing anything I am trying to find out is if there is a box that gets ou...

has anybody out there had experience with kulkyne generators. I am on the market for 2kva generator. first option was honda. then looked at kulkyne specs. look impressive but dont know any one who has used this brand? or any other brand to recommend?

Due to my Internet Provider Acenet, will shortly close their email system, I have created a new email account. How do I edit my previous address to the new address?

I have been going to to Community vegie garden here in Kyabram to do some work in the garden & if there is vegies to take home thats a bonas. Yesterday was nice & sunny. I walk 2ks there & back, just love being outside. Will look for community gardens while travelling as well just to get dow...

Good link to some of Australian WW2 War History; http://www.ww2australia.gov.au/

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I am snug in my hut by the fire on a cold and windy day. We have a good fire going Matilda and I. She gets her exercise while I gather a wheelbarrow load of fire wood each morning. So pleased she has found no dead thing to roll in lately. The last two days have been very raw, plenty of woo...

G'day We are planning a trip to Karumba via Charters Tower at the end of next month. We are towing a large van with a Triton V6 petrol motor. My concern is if there plenty of places where I can fill up along the way, as I don't have long range fuel tanks. I also believe it's illegal to carry fuel in jerry c...

Moved to Techie's corner....................... -- Edited by Mark on Wednesday 26th of June 2013 11:03:02 PM

My son sent me this. They were a great innovation for the time. And a couple of famous Aussie faces from the 70's there too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yx0I8uedL4