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for cleaning out all the WA goldfields dust from the trailer.

Got a T96 becos it is said to work better in bush and can be connected to an external antenna to improve reception. It came (like so many electronic things) with NO instructions whatsoever, even on such a basic thing as how to take the back off and how to insert the sim card. The diagram about this inside t...

I am getting 100's of these emails all day every 30 mins anyone else getting them????? From:[mailto:d6c651ddcd97183b2e40bc464231c962@012f0099.com]Sent: Tuesday, 16 April 2013 7:46 AM Subject: ffd52f3c7e12435a724a8f30fddadd9c 7f5...

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Cindy said we could use our imagination. She probably did not mean like this, but here we go :) Not good picture quality, but as a bonus, double click and there is some great atmosphere. The Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, Cape York.[URL=https://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg120/Peter_n_...

Howdyeeee just though I would pop in and say Hi,!!! have no tips hints, but have lots of great ideas, ,, How is this for a idea,?????? lets smile at every one we see tomorrow, might catch on , and the whole world might smile,,, if not, stay excited,, and enjoy the gift , that has been given to us ,,,plane...

Hi all This Thursday is ANZAC Day as I am sure everyone is aware. On this sacred day I invite everyone to stop for a minute and give thanks to every person who has ever served our Country. If it wasn't for these brave souls we may not enjoy the freedom of travelling around as we do. If you're near an RSL, maybe...

I was looking for floor mats for my Ford Transit, had takent the measurements but found auto stores to be very expensive and not really what I was looking for. Had a look in Kmart and bought a set of 4 (two front, two rear) for $6, nap on top and rubber underneath. The drivers one fitted perfectly (the main...

Camped on a cliff top above the beach at Lincoln National Park - Life's Good! Slowly working my way from the Flinders Ranges around to Ceduna and the Nularbor . Port Augusta was a necessary stop and it was good to find a town with competing supermarkets! It is also a very nice town, the Botannical Gard...

Just waiting on the reports from the meet and greet up there last couple of weeks. Wife and I spent a week there and enjoyed ourselves. Caught plenty of crays and a few fish. Quite a few Grey Nomad Members there as well as many more other Caravanners and Campers. Weather was great, getting a bit cool when w...

Was talking to my son on phn tonight,he was saying that the Hall Of Fame is in financial trouble, dur to visitor numbers down and goverment cut backs in funding and sponsorship from corporal sponsorship.One million dollars down in profit in last twelve months.He said they are scratching their heads...

This may affect many Grey Nomads - paticularly those on pensions. The very generous Government Dental scheme, the Chronic Desiases Dental Scheme (CDDS) finishes at the end of this month. This newspaper article from the Brisbane Courier Mail, outlines the scheme that will replace it. As I type t...

This is a recipe I found on fb. Tis very naughty but, sounds oh soooo nice Ingredients: Waffle cones, peanut butter, banana, choc chips, mini marshmallows and Alfoil. Directions: Spread peanut butter inside of cone. Fill with banana,choc chips and marshmallows. Wrap the whole cone in alfoil and p...

This didn't seem to fit anywhere else (sharing photo's is only for places you have been) so putting it here, hope that is ok Cindy; This is one of me when I had just joined the Army at 17, on rookies at Kapooka, NSW. I am on the left of the photo. See the old bang sticks (.303), they were still in service then...

Hi everyone. I know there would be many fans of Slim and country music in general on this forum. The Slim Dusty Foundation is calling for support both in donations and applying pressure to the federal govt to help complete the complex at Kempsey. I have supported this signifcant and worthwhile projec...

Weedy Pigeon here after a long time away. Thinking of going the way of a campervan and would appreciate any do's and don'ts. Last time I had anything to do with vans was in 1971 when I used to sleep on a mattres in the back of a Kombi. Camping was basically free everywhere and nobody cared much what you did. T...

We are leaving Mt Gambier in a few days heading to Robe for maybe 4 days. Any suggestions for camping.

A US Govt. official was talking to an old Indian, Two Eagles. He said,"You've been around a long time, Two Eagles, seen a lot of changes white man have done, all his new technology etc. Where do you think he went wrong?" Two Eagles thought a bit & then replied,"White man came to ou...

Travelling to WA soon, thought about the ferry, might save a bit of time. South Australia, Wallaroo to Cowell ferry approx a 1 hour trip, for the Kea and 2 adults about $270, then have to drive another 100k to link up with the Eyre highway at Kimba. It's only 400k around there by road, less than a tank of d...

I had a mildy agitated discussion with my M.O.T.H. on Sunday about our prospective future travels. I asked him what he hoped to see and do, I told him I would like to go to some of the festivals and gatherings that happen... like the Birdsville races etc... His response was, "You can't plan anythin...