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Another attempt to close free/low cost camping is taking place in Victoria. Lake Batyo Catyo between St.Arnaud and Donald is under threat and fighting to keep it going the local caretaker is offering free powered camping for a limited time in an effort to prove its' viability by way of showing as m...

The following can only apply to G/N solos, as we can't blame anyone else. (??) The bed in my Mazda is east west, at the back. It takes two steps to reach the "kitchen", and another two to reach the drivers seat. The storage area top, which is on the left hand side of the bed, is usually covered in a...

I was in David Jones recently when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to fart. The music was really loud so I timed my fart with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs I started to feel better. I finished my coffee and noticed that everyone was staring at me And suddenly I remembered I was lis...

Gday... We have had a number of threads given to reminiscence - music, lollies, food, lifestyle etc. To keep the good ole days in a bit of perspective perhaps, think back to the times of our childhood and how our parents lived. If we were today living as our parents did, and their parents before them, we w...

Sweeping around I'm gonna make a clean sweep of this - Two brooms are hanging in a darkened closet , after awhile they get to know each other Very well . So , they decide to marry . One broom was the Bride-broom The other was the Broom-groom. The bride-broom was resplendant in her white wedding dress . The b...

Congratulations on one year of the GN Times - a great read every time. Keep up the good work!!!

Just replaced my laptop keyboard. Took all of about 3 minutes. Checked out a vidio of how and thought I would flip the top panel off to have a look in veiw of doing the job tomorrow. Found the 2 screws, turned the lappy off, remove screws, flip out keyboard, remove ribbon cable and the reverse previous. Mo...

Left Mareeba Rodeo Grounds this morning, heading for Darwin . Air Lockers all fixed. Took two return trips to garage to fix a bad leak in air line to air bags, should not have happened. All it takes is a little soapy water to test.:

: Really enjoyed the two weeks at Rifle Creek an...

Seeing that three quarters of the population live over there, I have made a point of staying away from the east coast for some years. But, as the CMCA, (solos) are having a get together over there in October, it's time to go back. I did the magnificent Tweed River scenic drive when last there, and at the po...

Anyone wanting to see the wildflowers of WA in September without travelling hundreds of kms, a visit to Kings Park in September is well worth it. Also for other things, the War Memorial (try the whispering wall near the remembrance flame) and terrific photo views of Perth city, the Swan River, South...

After the rain a week or so ago, the roads between Moree and Rockhamton are very very rough in sections with sections of traffic controlled road works, also watch for trucks carrying the gas line pipes they won't be watching for you

Well I am back in Westwood after going into Rockhampton this morning to one of the biggest markets I have ever attended. I'm now so worn out & must have walked a lot of kms to get around the whole area. I think the market (which was at the showgrounds) covered a bigger area than the Victoria markets i...

Well as the title said I just realised tonight that this year is a rather auspicious year for me . . . . you see my birthday is on the 12th day of December so that is 12.12. and this year it is 2012 of course so my birthday is on 12.12.12 I am guessing that this can only happen once in a persons lifetime???? Any...

This video is worth watching. Would this Caddy be a good tow vehicle, it seems like it can do everything else? http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SbuDRA4zNbw

Hi Esmeralda, were you in Wonthaggi Sth West Gippsland Vic on Friday. A van whent past me and had Esmeralda across the top of the windscreen.

Hi All Does anybody know of a good guide to Australian plant identification? We have the Cronin's key guides for Australian mammals, and for reptiles and frogs already, as well as the Slater field guide for birds in our van, and my MD is interested in finding out about the plants too. The most likely c...

Plan B is working out well I am camped just below Townsville and by tonight will be at Bluewater Park 30kms north of Townsville, I have moved up here quickly and intend to catch up with the budget by staying for a while in the excellent free camps within 30kms of there. Toomulla Beach where I stopped on the...

I thought I would pop it in here, there are a lot more photos added to our travel blog for those interested in having a look..... there are many critter shots tho as I can't seem to help myself when it comes to them hehehehehe... some free camping spots too :)

Earlier this month I posted on this site regarding whether or not to hire a Campervan. Well we did. One of your members was very generous in ringing me and giving a few pointers that were very helpful. First of all we went for a Four Berth rather than a Three or Two. I think for this reason the marriage i...

Leaving this great spot for the day to spend a night behind the RSL Played Bowls with the treasurer yesterday Who said it was Okay 30 raffles on offer Might have another Keno quick pick...After that I am going towards Mapleton Qld....What a terrible life all these decisions one has to make