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I have always wondered about house swapping, both national and international.... Years ago a spoke to a chap whom swapped his house to with one in England.... but that was 20 years ago. Can anyone suggest a website for house swapping? Many Thanks

The microwave in my wife's (yes, she has her own) Hi Top campervan needed replacing, son in law insisted on doing the job while I was away, fancies himself as a bit of Jack of All Trades. Hmmmmm.....he found he couldn't get it out. I wasn't allowed to touch it as I am very good with a sledge hammer, also d...

Looking at purchasing a 2004 model - any feedback welcome positive or negative before we jump into the purchase. Thanks

G'Day, Heading off next week again and want to get some of the above. Now they come either with holes or without holes. I understand that with holes when used on soft wet muddy ground they will pump the mud up. The solid ones don't do this but do they get slippery or whatever??? Any particular colo...

Several of us decided to go to Stanley and we met up there early afternoon and camped on Godfreys Beach, again we had a funny happy hour after which Denise and I went to my van to watch a couple of episodes of Mrs Browns Boys. We met Denise at Lilydale and again at the Peacefest so we were old friends by now. T...

hi there every one mel and me where thinking of travelling withe the tools of are trade in a lockable trailer behind the small buss and working aur way around aus mell is a highly skilles massage theripest and i renovate houses is this a good idea or is it moor hastel than it is worth

We have been in Tassie since 10/12/2011, acquired 10 month housesit at Acton Park near 7 Mile Beach and we have seen a lot of Tassie. Return to the mainland on 5/03/2013 and can't wait to come back again. Loved the winter and all the people we have met including our Tassie friends Noel/Jane we met first in...

Everything was moving along slowly after my fall and I thought that I was getting better, not so, woke up Wednesday morning and I couldn't move without stabbing pain. Took half an hour to make up my bed and longer to have some breakfast, Patty called in to say good morning and told me to sit down and relax....

It seems as though (to my limited knowledge) quite a few dog-owning members here have a maltese terrier as a pet. Afterall, some even use same in their avatar pic! This got me wondering......hence the subject title. PLEASE NOTE: I am currently looking after two maltese cross dogs for a friend (one old...

Well, finally managed to get away for a couple of weeks. Currently at Marlo - sun is shining, sea is blue, sky is blue, waves are white and all is well with the world - just wish the wind would die down for a day or two. Off to Croajingolong NP tomorrow exploring for the day, went to Cape Conran yesterday an...

Soon (hopefully) I'll be on the road to Bim Bom Bay. Anyone know where this place is? What to do re: Take my van?..................Boat is to big for up top. Take boat, leave van?.....Love fishing. Take only the car......Has bed in the rear. Main problem is money when towing long distances with van, li...

Hello everyone, have just read this police report regarding two German tourist's terrifing experiance 20/2/2012..last wed / night while camped at Ellery Creek Big Hole in west Mac,Donald Ranger's National Park.NT. The attack was carried out by a gang of four thugs hurling rocks smashing window'...

Does anyone know the law in each state for attaching suction cup holders to the inside of windscreens for GPS, Mobile Phones etc. That is are they legal and if so what part of the inside of the windscreen can they be attached to. Mine cannot be attached to the dash because of position and dash mats, also si...

Yep, after a couple of tries we finally met today. After I had to change my morning plans to the afternoon I was able to tidy up my monthly trip to the big smoke so Helen and I were able to finally get to have a chat. Unfortunately due to heavy commitments on my part, well it is busy busy busy this retirement t...

This might be the way to go for us nomads on the coast on north NSW & south QLD

ALTECH have recently released a dual channel satellite receiver,known as DSR 4639. It runs on 12 volts ,it has a 500 GB harddrive pvr function and many other features.I will have to start saving ,it costs $599.00 Usual disclaimers,I don't own Altech or sell the units,just a consumer.Cheers P...

Hi All I am on the road and have a strange problem With my '93 Hiace Commuter. Twice now when moving on with a cold engine the gearshift is locked and I can't get any gears. If i turn the engine off and on again I can get neutral. I run the engine for a few minutes and then everything is OK, although changing is a...

Bill12 has been reading my blog and spotted a piece about why men prefer guns to women. It was sent to me by an 87 y/o mate from North Carolina. Bill suggested I post it here. The list is in reverse order: #10 - You can trade an old 44 for a new 22. #09 - You can keep one gun at home and have another for when you're o...

ADVICE FOR AN OLD GUY... I was working out at the gym when I spotted a sweet young thing walking in.... I asked the trainer standing next to me, "What machine should I use to impress that lady over there?" The trainer looked me over and said; "I would recommend the ATM in the lobby.&quo...

There must be a lot of council's opting now to make the travelling public pay for the use of the dump points.As Busselton (WA ) c/ parks only offer dumping waste if you are a paying guest .Other you pay to use the dump point. I, can understand that .The info i read also goes on to say ..travellers could also...