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G'Day Techies I am considering buying a UHF 5 watt handheld for my fulltime trip. I only want to be able to talk to Truckies who are behind and about to pass me or approaching from ahead on narrow roads and to talk to other travellers in the near vacinity. Also maybe call for help in an emergency situation f...

Hope Chris the Cruising Granny is OK. She has not posted since September 26. Hope she's just busy out on the road with the pilot work. Cheers, Tony

howdy all, has anyone got any shortcut ideas on how to check how much gas is left in the cylinders. I do know that one can buy certain items from camp/van suppliers to tell how much is left but one fellow nomad said to run hot water down the side of the cylinder and when it turns to a frosty type level that is h...

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/industry-revolts-as-federal-health-agency-proposes-ban-on-discount-booze/story-fndo1z0b-1226494990848

How To Give A Cat A Pill 1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and s...

Not one nomad has commented on Cindy news in the Grey Nomad Times. Did anyone read there is a Classified section coming, how its going to work and what you have to do if you have something to sell. Very surprised its not on everyones mind seeing so many wanted it.

This is my rig before I have renewed the drawbar and axle and wheels & new electric brakes. A bit of an overkill but want to get into out of the way places and free camp. Safer and ease of mind the better. Going to Brissie for 2 weeks for my sons wedding then hame and should be on the road before Xmas.

It's been a full on couple of weeks, and I'm thankful for the moment that we can catch our breathes. 'The Beast' is going well, and has clocked up plenty of K's of late running backwards and forwards to the home to see my mother. Plenty of hot water with a new solar hot water system. And Mum ........ well, it...

Gypsy Rover was passing through Lakes Entrance on her way to The Great Ocean Road for her next Winne Safari. She ended up on the site next to mine so we had a nice BBQ for dinner on my new Webber Baby Q. I have met Chris a few times now and it is always great to catch up. Thanks Chris, have a great trip and keep saf...

Arrived at Terramungamine Reserve around mid day after driving 210kms from Mullaley via Coonabarabran and Gilgandra, lovely undulating grassy country away from the Great Dividing Range with warmer temperatures. I am expecting to meet Frank from http://frankeeg.wordpress.com/ Frank & D...

Hmm..... earlier today I signed into our Hotmail a/c - no worries, but this afternoon I found that Microsoft would not let me in, even though I signed in as before, but now they want more personal info, saying that a password is not enough if they need to get in touch with us!!!! Has anyone else come across...

Can anyone recommend a nice caravan park in the Newcastle area, I am an old newcastle boy but unfortunately I left the area in 1969 and joined the Navy, doesn't have to be to close to Newcastle. We are currently in Lightning Ridge and intend on free camping through Merriwa and Cessnock but the wife said...

The largest new and used car dealership in WA is closing its RV yard and returning to its core business. Apparently this is because of the general downturn in the economy in that business and it is no longer profitable. I doubt they will ever return to selling RV's again.

A night was spent at Burning Mountain (Camps6 #187) and from there the intention was to go to Moonan Flat (Camps6 #189) but I couldn't find the caretaker to pay my fees or, more importantly, obtain a key for the shower - I really did need one at this stage! NB Apparently they only charge $8.50/night for a...

just about to take off on our trip around aust was wondering where to head to avoid the xmas school holidays was thinking maybe inland any suggestions

Gday... I have pinched this photo from the LandRover Owner's Forum - it was apparently seen in Perth WA. It would appear all they now need is a boat and a motorbike. Cheers - John

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2012/10/06/314126_ntnews.html

Not that long ago someone posted a picture of an alternative to the expensive Cobb cooker. I thought I'd give it a try. While away with some friends last week I cooked 8 whole potatoes wrapped in foil on the hot coals, turned them regularly, and they were great. Have tried other things - yet to refine my ti...

This is our rig.