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Yep, one week to go and I will be free, yahooooo. I'll get down to how many sleeps next. I said goodbye to the kids on one of the school buses I drive today as I will not drive that bus again.

hi Everyone, We have a near new flat screen tv, booster, aerial, and set top box but can't get the main channels at Bribie Island. we have decided to buy the satelite dish. Does anyone have one they can recommend? thanks.

Dad and I are back home today, !! what a long trip, will work out the k's later, now to sort things out etc and relax!!!

So let's say you've planned your financials for retirement. You've thought about the things you want do and all you basically need to do is pull the plugs. Is there some type of an emotional check list that you should be looking at too? What other things do you need to sort out before you actually put your...

Product Loyalty A new supermarket opened near my house. It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain. When you pass the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and you experience the scent of fresh mown hay. I...

we got home iin August and I think I've caught everything going around including the flu twice!!!!! LOLOLOLOL typical eh.... now feeling beter so hubby's got the gear in the bus to escape in the morning before I catch anything else!!! Just thought I would pop in and let you know that I'm still here just b...

Gday... Spent the morning enjoying a cuppa and a chat at the Stockman's Hall of Fame with Spida (Vida). It is always good swapping stories with other travellers and this morning was no exception. I was even lucky enough to participate in a "Book Launch" in the Art Gallery - with some sandwic...

After Collingwood beats the Swans on Friday I am heading for Mackay Qld to get a few things from Bunnings and Others...I was wondering if there was a Place to stay for a couple of days North of Mackay I am still ahead of my arrival time at Shute Harbour Qld.......And do not want to spend to much time in t...

There may be something in our forum already on this topic, if so I'm sure someone will give me a gentle reminder. Anybody attending the CMCA Boonah Rally in October? I could be there for one overnight only..Tuesday 16th and the AGM Sunday 21st. Could be a little GN meet?? Fried Rice

Left Balgal Wednesday spent a couple of days just outside Charters Towers and have arrived at Hughenden this afternoon. Bit on the warm side about 37 when we got here but has cooled off a little. It's forecast to be around 37 to 39 tomorrow. We will be here for 2 or 3 days then on down to Winton, Longreach, B...

I just read yeoeleven blog. He was embarrassed to wear a wrinkled tshirt out for dinner. Here is the answer....One teaspoon of cheap lavender oil mixed to 1 litre of water. Put in spray bottle, mthen spray your clothes when you put them on. Works a treat. Google " Lavender Oil ironing": for m...

Commiserations Jimbo and Rocky Lizard - GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS

Management and I are still very much in the land of the living. For the last three months we have been living under a coconut tree without a computer, existing on a diet of fish, sausages, beer and red wine. Had beers under the coconut tree with Jim Richo, and a very pleasant lunch today, at home, with Br...

First of all, Hi to all, Im new here and going to ask some questions which have no doubt been asked before, but if there is anyone to ask, I guess this is the best place given your experiences. I admit, I dont know much about motorhomes except what I have been reading on the internet, but I am very close to bu...

we know how to play the game. Walked out of the van at half time to have a smoke and realised my neibours didnt have a telly to wach the game, anyway after many stubbies and a good time, with a good outcome I am now concerned for the state of the head in the morning cheers blaze -- Edited by blaze on Saturday 15t...

Any else out traveling up north Qld . We are at Karumba In sunset van pk. Hot during the day , nights cool. Plenty of fishernan. Heading to Lawn Hill in a couple of days. Red Nissan Navara White canopy. Agro..

struth , long , long ., long day just had some chinnees food and watching the footy (nrl) just over 540 k's!! im worn out and almost ready for bed definatly home tomorrow!!!!!! updated site too

Hi Folks, well after being delayed with back problems for more than 8 months I'm ready once again to hit the road. Hopefully departing 5th or 6th of October Back problems necessitated a change of rigs. Now running an '87 2.7 diesel auto poptop campervan. Solar gear from the Navara has been transferr...

well, after travelling in a motor home for 3 or so years (of and on not pernanently) and also traveling via car and motel hunting... I think i personaly prefer the carvan/motorhome thing... I guess too it really depends on how you are set up.. caravan parks seem to be more freindleir than motels and yo...

Can any one give me some info on Pomona Caravan Park. Queensland please