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Out in the playground again
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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...
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Heading away but where?
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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...
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Ellery Creek Big Hole(NT )
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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'...
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The Law and Suction Cup Holders On Windscreens For GPS etc
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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...
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dougwe and Esmeralda meet up
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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...
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Bloody wet here
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This might be the way to go for us nomads on the coast on north NSW & south QLD
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NEW VAST RECEIVER
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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...
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Hiace Gearshift Problem
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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...
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Bill12 made me do it
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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...
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ADVICE FOR AN OLD GUY...
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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...
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dump point
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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...
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House and or Farm sitter available for Easter period, Vic or S.A.
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Hi All, Finally back out on the road again this week and will be wandering through Victoria and South Australian over the next 3 months, March through to end of May and would love to house or farm sit over that period but particularily want to be off the road somewhere over Easter, I'm flexible with time...
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Halls Gap
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Lovely cp here - Lakeside top tourist park - down the end of Halls Gap at the dam wall. Only $22.30 with TT discount and singles discount!!!! Green grass, very clean and tidy, and new amenities block with individual rooms - heated swimming pool and delightful new owners. Gas bottle fill for $30 - is $32....
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Old Butch -
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Fred was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred young 'pullets,' and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. He kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced. This took a lot of time, so he bought some tiny bells and attached them to his roosters. Each b...
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The Ring
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A balding, white haired man from Chebacco Lake and Florida, walked into a jewelry store this past Friday evening with a beautiful much younger gal at his side. He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend. The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring. Th...
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Mt Gambier
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Feeling DONE! All that worry about making sure there was nothing in the way of fruit and veg when I crossed the border (where actually is it - didnt see a sign) - and not a single quarrantine stop in sight! (from Dartmoor). People wandering around the free camp there trying to give away fresh fruit etc fo...
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Peacefest Wynyard 22nd 23rd 24th February 2013
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We rocked up to the Festival on Friday during the late afternoon to find considerable activity setting up stalls and generally preparing for the event. Reading the information sheet I found that Friday was devoted to the set up and the Peacefest actually started on Saturday at 8.00AM. Julie had the i...
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Old Hippys never die , they just puff more..
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Howdyeeee Nomads , nutters , and all u unexcited fruit loops,Greeting and Salutations... May i stop for a moment ,and say a big Hi to Leonie, ( Justcruisings ) wife, how is the big sook with the cut finger,?????? ..Well the Peace festival was a hoot,!!!! three days ,of great weather , great food, grea...
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anyone live in Bundaberg
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hello Everyone, Does anyone live in Bundaberg? Was wondering how you are going with the rain. Cheers.
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Monto Qld is isolated
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Got a notice on facebook a few minutes ago. Monto is completely cut off and isolated because of floods. Hope nobody on here is affected by this. I think we here in Biggy will also be cut off by tomorrow.
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