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Gday... Prompted by query about Bruce Hwy in QLD I thought it a good idea to again provide a list of the websites for road conditions around OZ. These sites are a good starting point, but contacting a local 'authority' just before travel is always best (or someone who has travelled the road yesterday :...

Decided that motor home is/was a no no as it has had two owners who haven't registered it. It was also dependant on 240v too much for my taste. Back to looking and saving Thankyou for all your input/comments Dawa aka swaggie woman

I thought I would share this with you.When in Darwin we got sand flys bites My husband Dave went to the chemist and she recommends this cream , we have in the past tried all sorts of creams like we all have.Well this cream was amazing with in just a few mins itching was gone Its Called Eurax its in a pink tub...

Here is a view of the current cyclone conditions in QLD at the moment. Damm thing ruined the last week of our trip, luckily we headed south yesterday and unlike some of our fellow campers didnt stay around to see what developed. We were at Boynedale Bush Camp inland from Gladstone. Have heard that th...

Joseph returns from his trip in the morning and slips into his bed. His wife sleeps, her head under the covers. >> feeling the heat in his body, he wildly make love, and then starved, he went down to breakfast. To his amazement, he discovered his wife sitting at the table in the kitchen. >...

I have just been speaking with Goulburn Valley water about the closing of Greens Lake due to the damage that is being done by a minority. The Rochester office have said they have had enough and are seriously considering closing it to the general public because of this minority element. I spoke to one of...

Hello, We are starting to plan a trip to the Eyre Peninsular for later this year and I would appreciate advice on the best time of year, please? When there, we would like to fish for whiting, snapper, blue swimmers etc in a small boat and do the general tourist things. I've heard it can get windy and cold so...

Would anyone know the 12v DC current draw for a new Waeco CR-1110 model upright Fridge. Replacing the old 3-way and are considering buying one, need to know the current draw for solar reasons. Can't stand the thought of taking a generator along anymore.

We have just purchased a Jayco Sterling 25ft with bed slide out, ATM 2900. Interested to know what is the best and strongest vehicle to tow this. Any suggestions please? -- Edited by handycapped on Tuesday 22nd of January 2013 07:30:25 PM

Left Maggie is this morning for my annual sojuorn down to the deep south. Am at Bloomsbury after having lunch with uncle(83) at Bowen . Hot , humid and a headwind that doesn,t help.Fuel is cheap here , but some cheese slices were $6.90, about $3 on magnetic is.Will try to make it to Clairview , tonight. I,...

Would appreciate feedback on powered site costs and recommended van parks in the Nt Tar Turtle

Drove from Hellyer Gorge and called in at Wynyard to catch up with the internet after 3 nights with neither Optus or Telstra. Still no Optus phone reception. Went on to Stanley to see The Nut and penguins at night so heres hoping for a good view at dusk. There is the option to take the chair lift up to the top...

Please be careful: some hackers have found something new. They take your profile picture and your name and create a new FB account. Then they ask your friends to add them. Your friends think it is you, so they accept. From that moment on they can say and post whatever they want under your name. Please don...

Rubbishing Australia by inconsiderate travellers, who should no better. My worst memories of previous travel on working hollidays around Aus was the amount of discarded rubbish in designated camp areas, truck pulloffs, truck parks, free camp spots etc, I know councils are to blame in some respec...

well every now and then somebody has a good idea,( I am not advertising or got any thing to do with it ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87sRVk1f7ikabsolute ripperCheers Hans

Just discovered that I only have two things in common with Lance Armstrong 1. Neither of us has won the Tour-De-France 2. Neither of us has an Olympic Medal Just as it should be fortunately for me I was never a contestant.

FORUM SEEMS TO BE WORKING PROPERLY, AT LAST BRIAN belated thank you cindy -- Edited by 2weis on Wednesday 23rd of January 2013 12:56:00 PM