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Will you be travelling near the Coral Coast, WA at the end of April? Would you like to take part in a new documentary series? The makers of a new series called "Coast Australia" (based on a popular BBC series) are looking for grey nomad volunteers. The premise of ‘Coast’ is to explore the Coast and loo...

I know that I live in a much colder climate as I live in Scotland but I found out the following. I have a 3 way Dometic RM 4721 l which is in my Coachman 4 berth twin axle van. The install is typical of most installs and I shall say it is "adequate" not outstanding. My van and fridge are now 11 years ol...

I read that LED lights do not attract insects because they do not emit UV light. Can anyone confirm this in real life ?

In case of a brake down or what ever else that may pop it's unexpectted head out at us when we are travelling ..I carry A Hi Vis Vest in the clove box of the car (can get them from any one of those cheap shops ).Also carry a collapsible reflective triangle, both items are light so no hassle re weight.In some p...

Getting ready to drive adelaide, Coolgardie, Yanchep, Broome, Tennant Creek, Mt Isa, Roma, Toowomba hence into Brisbane by myself. Family members are concerned about safety at free roadside camps. Has anyone had trouble at any on the abouve route? Any hints, advice will be appreciated.

When we were away recently, we dutifully sent 2 letters to each of our mothers. The 2 mums live in the same town, a block from each other. The first letters were sent from a mailbox in the street in Gooloogong. One Mum got hers in a few days, the other Mum got hers yesterday - it was dated 16th March and she g...

Hi to everyone. Sitting in the New Levin Library using their internet for free. This is the town I was born in, and lived all my life in until I moved to Aus. Very nostalgic being in this building as only built last year but full of history, great to see so many old photos of the town and surrounding district...

We went to see the Ellen show in Melbourne. have posted a photo. huge crowd. got given a hat and a swisse goody bag. lined up at 7am and we were number 1330 and 1000 had already been let into the grounds. Did anyone else go? -- Edited by the rocket on Monday 1st of April 2013 07:23:44 PM

I have scones in the camp oven is a lovely day here. Drop in for morning tea Dawa

Just arrived here. Unfortunately there is no campground closed sign before you drive down to what used to be the campground. WOW What a massive track that river made through what used to be the campground in the recent floods. Of course being overseas & missing all that we didn't know or think t...

I have been here at Greens Lake for a week with the best bunch of people, every day has been busy which helps the time go so fast, lots of laughs & smiles here. Young Jack came to our happy hour last night, the youngest person ever. Met Sue & Keven, now Grey nomads, will keep that chatting up for sure...

Does anyone know of a dog friendly caravan park in Hervey Bay I am after one that will let me take my little foxy into a cabin as I have not got a van as yet? We are just practising ;)

http://www.juneecaravanpark.com.au/ We've been staying in Junee Tourist Park. Very friendly, extremely clean, all the mod cons, close to town, shady well grassed sites, reasonable rates, pets allowed and very helpful with info to all the town facilities and tourist spots. I highly recommend t...

Apparently the new pope is having problems setting up his bank details for his wages. There is a problem with his paypal account.

I was in in the public restroom I was barely sitting down when I heard a voice in the other stall: "Hi, how are you?" Me: (embarrassed) "Doin' fine!" Stall: "So what are you up to?" Me: "Uhhh, I'm like you, just sitting here." Stall: "Can I come over?...

I saw this elsewhere about a couple of Wombat's rellies, as they say, you can pick your friends, but not your family I understand the one most like our Wombat is NOT the one standing for Prime Minister ! One of his rellies is even wanted by the FBI for printing his own dough! -- Edited by Duh on Tues...

Hi everyone, We picked up our new Coromal magnum in Townsville on Monday off for the break in trip to visit daughter at Moranbah in Central Queensland. Van going beautifully and we had that lovely feeling you guys have had for years. Eeehah, this is our time. At a very busy intersection in Mackay involv...

Happy birthday to all those people who have a birthday on April 3rd but have never actually posted since joining. Pity we haven't got to know you. And there are few more birthdays coming up - all names I haven't seen before.

hi guys ,been having fun with Fsx as usual, flew around south africa this week with a guy from San Diego in the USA.. Also have a new website, this one is for my fsx (microsoft flight simulator x ) http://www.miloaviation.com/ any way here are a couple pics of my newly repainted bird as we call them in th...

Not sure if this is the correct place to post, we are seeking advice on free camp around Mt Gambier. We have camps 7 book but if any GN's can advise which one is best would be much appreciated. Will be there tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon if anyone else is about. Thanks in advance.