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I am curious to see how many members are True Blue Born and Bred Australians, or, like myself wafted in from another country but have decided to hit the road and explore this huge fantastic country that we now call home? The reason I ask is that certainly in the UK, the possibility and even thoughts of hi...

Talking to my Greek Goddess Mate in Adelaide at th week end .She told me this bit of Greek history .She actually had to tell me in Greek first , before she could actually translate it . I never knew this. It is an amazing fact A slave girl from Sardinia named Gedophamee was attending a great but as yet unnam...

There have been a number of posts on this topic in recent times and following some recent moves in State parliament I believe that we need to consider talking to our local state politicians about the current proposal to reduce benefits to those injured so that premiums can be reduced in NSW and we all kn...

Hi, new to the forum so apology if this has been covered before. I'm researching folding boat trailers and all claim to be the best! apart from weight advantage is alloy better than steel?, the models without springs, can they take some mild travel on dirt roads or should they only be used on bitum...

G'Day The names are Mark & Linda and thought we'd say hello to all you fellow GN's......................... "Hello" We're pretty new to life on the road, we sold the house (although we do have a small block for later on in life) and put our worldly goods into storage, so I...

Well another birthday has come and gone. This month I am clearing out the camper and replacing the fly screens all around. Would like to wash and re-waterproof the canvas if possible. Getting this vehicle ready for selling late September. Still undecided whether to get a ute and a caravan or a coa...

Julia Gillard was visiting a Sydney primary school and the class was in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked Ms Gillard if she would like to lead the discussion on the word 'Tragedy'. So our illustrious leader asked the class for an example of a 'Tragedy' A li...

A little old lady went to the grocery store to buy cat food. She picked up three cans and took them to the check out counter.The girl at the cash register said, "I'm sorry, but we cannot sell you cat food without proof that you have a cat. A lot of old people buy cat food to eat, and the management want...

The Highest Human Position In The World ~ Do you know who holds the highest position in the world? President Barack Obama? Nope. Pope Benedict? Nope. The Dalai Lama? Nope. Do you want to see WHO that person is ? Until Now.... Babu Sassi, a fearless young man from southern India , is the cult hero of Dubai'...

What is the general price people pay for caravan content insurance while full time on the road ?. We have found that CIL do not cover any tools,(bikes -only up to 300.00) or phones carried . What do people do to cover the possible loss of these items . Cheers

Nurses aren't supposed to laugh... "Of course I won't laugh," said the nurse. "I'm a professional. In over twenty years I've never laughed at a patient..." "Okay then," said Bob, and he proceeded to drop his trousers, revealing the smallest penis the nurse...

One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift... The next year, I didn't buy her a gift. When she asked me why, I replied, "Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year!" And that's how the fight started..... ______________________________...

A man boarded a plane with six kids.After they got settled in their seats a woman sitting across the aisle from him leaned over to him and asked, "Are all of those kids yours?""No Ma'am, I work for a condom company. These are customer complaints."I wish I could think that fast.

Should I Really Join Facebook? (Priceless) Read it all the way through!It's a good laugh!AND really quite true!! A good laugh for people in the over 50 group !!! When I bought my Blackberry, I thought about the 30-year business I ran with 1800 employees, all without a cell phone that plays music, ta...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has good or bad comments about electric levelling jacks? Cheers, Rick

I've spoken about the Gatton-Clifton Road before, but I thought I'd make it a topic. It's a much easier route if you want to come to the eastern side of the range, without using the Pacific Hwy etc. There's also the Esk-Hampton Road, but I haven't been that way for along time, and not with the van, so I ca...

Thinking of a short trip from Richmond NSW going through Dubbo and working our way back to Richmond. Any suggestions on the places to visit along the way would be appreciated. Should be away approx 1 week.

Hi everyone after being away for the last few months I have decided to upgrade the van as I have been offered a good price for my coromal, as it is only 9mths old. Anyway just wondering if anyone out there have and use a Creative Caravan and what you think either good or bad. Gaz

At last today we were officially told how much we would get for our wrecked car. A bit more than we feared we would get but less what it has cost us to replace it. So we have come home with another Suzuki. We still have to get the brackets & braking system put on it so we can tow it with our hitch-n-go. S...