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Here's a pic of grandson, Reece, eating a bit of choclate cake I made for him. He's a bit messy, just like grandpa. but is enjoying it. Bill

G'day all. I'm looking for info on the Vanguard Off Road van, I believe that in Vic they are sold as a Tiapan and in QLD they are marketed as Avenger or Enforcer and here in Perth they are called Redback.. Has anybody bought one of these vans and have any good or bad reports on them. I have checked them out mys...

Howdy all, I am sitting here catching up on the forum and all the different sections now I am not travelling for a couple of months and have noticed there seems to be a bit of the "niggles" here and there. I was just reading "Solo's" and it's in there then put up a post in "Techi...

I am overjoyed. i just accidently clicked on "more emotions" and look what I found. I had wondered how everyone on here got those other emotions. Learn something new every day. yippy but when I click on "clapping" say, they do not come up on this so what else do I need to do?

Aussie Citizenship Test 1. Do you understand the meaning, but are unable to explain the origin of, the term died in the arse? 2. What is a bloody little be...auty? ... 3. Are these terms related: chuck a sickie; chuck a spaz; chuck a U-ey? 4. Explain the following passage: In the arvo last Chrissy the rel...

merry xmas to all the GN,s we have met in our travells and the ones we haven,t met also Keep safe on the roads and not too many liquid cheers From Rod /Heather /Norma /SHADY /Missy

Any advice on on these. For tuning my aerial to the best direction for a signal. I've always just looked around the campsite to see where everyone else's aerial is trained, and wondered about a signal finder. I have a Sat Dish as well and already have two Sattelite Finder gizmos. Now I have not trie...

Hi everyone We are looking to store our van for about 2 to 3 months anybody know any cheap secure places up in Cairns. Thanks Bill

Hello Folks, I write to mourn the denigration of the English language. Over the last twenty years or so I have witnessed the appalling misuse of the language by politicians, ( no surprise there!), TV commentators, Presenters etc. It does not take very long for this misuse to permeate down through th...

UNIVERSAL LAWS: 1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee. 2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner. 3. Law of Probability -The probability of bei...

I hope Cindy will allow me to bring this subject to light, as it's so very important to the dolphins at Tin Can Bay. http://www.marina.tincanbaydolphins.com.au/World Heritage Values Cooloolas pending World Heritage Listing status may be compromised if newly appointed Environment Minister To...

Visited a friend of ours in hospital, he doesnt look good.What happend ?? we asked. He got out the photos which were taken and explained.,He told us, he and his wife Jan went to the 4H agricultural show and one of the first exhibits they stopped at was the breeding bulls. We went up to the first pen and th...

The graveside service just barely finished, when there was a massive clap of thunder, followed by a tremendous bolt of lightning, accompanied by even more thunder rumblin in the distance. The little old man looked at the preacher and calmly said, 'Well......she's there.'

Melt 125 gm unsalted butter in large saucepan. Add 1/2 cup honey Add 1 cup chopped dates, soften then mash with potato masher. Cool slightly then add 4 cups rice bubbles & mix well Into slice tray on baking paper & sprinkle with coconut. Chil then cut into squares.

The prime question for me......is such a thing actually possible, if there is no other source of income?Living in Victoria, and because of having our only two sons in Cairns, with our only daughter and grand kids living in Tasmania, my wife and I have done our share of traveling over the last ten years o...

hi all can anyone tell me who the insurence company,s that insure toyota coaster motor homes /caravans please

only downside to our fabulous time at Glenmorgan is that Barry may have Q fever - he's been in Warragul hospital since Sunday and quite unwell. Blood tests had to be sent to QLD - results expected tomorrow.

Hi, my name is Chris and I am about to retire and once the house is sold start travelling. At the moment I tow a baby camper from Elite Products (can go behind a motor bike) with a Corolla Hatchback. I am considering upgrading the car to a RAV3 or an XTrail just to give me more ground clearance and a bit more ve...

The world ends tomorrow, Dec 21.DON'T PANIC -DON'T PANIC, DON,T PANIC...............

With the end in sight, I have given strict instructions to the wife:- 1. DO NOT pay off th credit card, I am not giving the banks any extra. 2. Don't fill the car with petrol, seems a waste. 3. Don't buy any excess food. 4. Save yourself a bit of work any don't iron or wash anything that will be used beyond...