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I just learnt that Ho Chi Minh, of Vietnam origins, worked as a barman in some swish Hotel in Paris, then goes on to do what he did under the name of communism! I wonder what his favourite drink was?

Don't use my torches very often and ever time i go to use one the battery is flat. Sick of buying 9v batteries for the Dolphin, I paid $45 for a big rechargable one from JayCar, and it lasted about 2 days longer than the warranty. Absolute rubbish. Has anyone got any recommendations ? What is the best rel...

hi all we are here in tassie at scottsdale ,what a great free camp ,close to town ,water ,toilets ,hot showers for $3 and to boot a lovely lady has brought around fresh veggies which she has grown but has too many for herself ,so she brought them down here to the camp and left them for anyone who would like th...

Just been fishing at Tilba beach , sth of Narooma, and must say its one beaut place. Landed a couple of 2.5 gk salmon, and the scenery is spectacular.Looking west is Mt Dromedary, and all about is dairy farms and little lakes .Definately recomended. Bill

Do we have any world world 1 history buffs on this board? I'm in possession of a ww1 hand written diary of a digger from a long ago relative. Not sure what to do with it. Possibly donate it to national archives? Is it worth anything? Sell it? If I keep it, would there be a preferred way to store it so it doesn't...

There are a lot of roads and bridges closed around Qld. The Bruce Highway is closed in several places, especially around Gin Gin, Bundy to Gyumpie region. Biggenden is completely cut off at the moment. A good idea to add to this thread if anyone hears any news of floods and road closures.

Hello Hello ! My anniversary will be coming up soon. One year a full time nomad. Am i glad I am out here..... you betcha would do some things different DAWA

We are planning to be in SA for about 8 months this year leaving Melb about the early April. We spent some time in SA a couple of years ago around the Limestone coast area. We free camp mostly but use CP from time to time as needed. Now comes the ask, we realized that we know very little about this state, so if...

Everyone seems to be in such a hurry to scream 'racism' these days. A customer asked, "In what aisle could I find the Guinness?" The shop assistant asks, "Are you Irish?" The guy, clearly offended, says, "Yes I am. But let me ask you something, if I had asked for Itali...

G,day has the latest Camps Australia book been released yet ??

Heading of to Greens Lake for a couple of weeks to sort out where everything should go. Looking forward to catching up with Dougwe. After emptying van I plan on taking a lot of stuff home after that and then turning either left or right. Will stick to Victoria for a while and start my list of good free campi...

I have the motorcar part of my motorhome serviced by Toyota, but can someone tell me what type of business would do an all inclusive service on the 'caravan' part. I see places listed that service caravans, but not sure if that includes motorhomes. I have a Suncamper Sherwood which is due for service...

I must recommend the Babinda rest area , far NQ . Nice grassed areas , plenty of room, great clean showers and toilets, just across the highway from Babinda township.The Boulders and Josephine falls are within 10klms. Lovely spot, on the banks of Babainda creek. 48 hr stay, I think. Gennys allowed(o...

Kempton, Tasmania - #94 Camps 5 - next to the "Blue Place" (old church), large area, gravel and grass. Self contained only. However, there are showers and power available @ $10 pn - key available from General Store or Council Office. Lovely little town - just off the Midlands Highway, a...

On Line Australian Company is offering the panel below at $229. I know you get what you pay for but what do you think. This high quality 130W folding solar kit is designed to provide free power for charging 12V batteries in a camper, caravan and boat or any other 12V system. You can start using the kit in s...

AN 84-year-old West Wallsend woman was killed yesterday after she was pinned between her gate and a ute and caravan, being driven by her partner of more than 35 years. Joy Hodder died after the accident, which occurred in the driveway of her Brown Street home.Mrs Hodder and her long-time partner, Dav...

Just wondering has anybody towed a van from Nowra to Braidwood up the Turpentine Rd, I know a lot of it has been upgraded and there is probably still some dirt, but I am inclined to think it could save pulling up The Clyde. Anybody with any advice out there ? .

I have my son going to look at a Mercedes Sprinter in NSW this week and if all ok I may have myself a motorhome to start some small trips ready for the day when I can get out there....everything x'd

If you Google "Bush Camping with Dogs." You'll find out about this book. I tried, but couldn't do a live Link to it. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Thursday 31st of January 2013 08:51:26 PM

We passed through the upper Hunter Valley, around Musswellbrook and Singleton recently. The New England Highway cuts very close to some huge open cut mine, almost up to the highway, with huge mountains of grey waste rock/soil and deep excavations down to the coal layers. Don't get me wrong, I grew up...