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With all the new technology regarding fertility recently, a 65-year-old friend of mine was able to give birth... When she was discharged from the hospital and went home, I went to visit. 'May I see the new baby?' I asked 'Not yet ,' She said 'I'll make coffee and we can chat for a while first.' ...

well, last weekend, the gas tanks ran out this weekend i think I've blown some powerpoints in the house, a free standing light went poof!! wonder if the weather has any thing to do with it whats gonna happen next weekend?? hopefully nothing.. even tho they say things usually happen in 3's I have a frie...

Glorgeo, George and Gloria are heading north from Toowoomba,We are going via Roma.Springsure, Emerald, Charters Towers thru to Townsville. Can anyone advise us is this is the best way or is there a better way with better road conditions. We have a Landcruiser ute with an 8 met fifth wheeler attached...

Colin from Adelaide. Hello All, Havent made up my mind where I'm heading at this time but will be Nth-ish NSW and on. Duration doesnt matter.. Have done considerable off roading over the years but this is my first trip Solo If anyone has suggestions please post them for me and others to read. Maybe one...

Just joined up and saying g'day. Hopefully we'll be joining all you lucky people on the road very shortly, just waiting to sell our property. We have just purchased our caravan and will be picking it up Friday. Our intention is to travel around this great land of ours hopefully picking up some work he...

Haven't tried it yet. Just had a Python removed from an outside room. Cheers, Sheba.

Anyone know anything about the road from Bourke to Wilcannia? Obviously dirt, but driveable (experienced driver) in a Falcon & caravan?

Wow, I have just had a call from the real estate agent and I have achieved the price that I wanted and basically an unconditional sale, as long as they sell their house, which they have dropped the price so it will sell. Goodness now after having weeks of not really thinking that the GN lifestyle was not go...

Don't buy fruit and veg in Mildura and think that because it is sealed (and that it says it is ok) you can take it in SA, because you can't and if you buy any fruit and veg in SA keep your receipts. We off-loaded our fruit & veg at the border heading south from Alice Springs and re-stocked at the new IGA (b...

I knitted a dog jumper for the grandog whose family are all magpie fans. Unfortunately I didn't have a pattern and had to ad lib a bit. .....poor little mut looks like a skunk.

The ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER This one is a little different .......TwoDifferent Versions ...... There are Different Morals OLD VERSION: The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laug...

As the day draws closer to retirement my wife suggested we look into a new / newish 4 x 4 and we are looking at the chellenger. We have a Pajero 93 model with petrol but we are looking at diesal this time and something that not as big Any Ideas ??? Regards Brian

I was wondering about getting some work about the place Tractor driving or similar a job i have done since i was 16 , today i got told i was to old to drive by an employment out fit in VIC , but it was ok if i could go and do heavy work that thy cant get young ones to handle,GOD HELP US And Julia wants us to work till...

I was in th bank today , very short line , I overheard this . Woman saying to teller "yestday I get 2 hunat dolla for yen , tday only 180 dolla , y" The teller replies "fluctuations" To which th woman replies "fluct you white people too" Richo

Hi, Can anyone tell me if they have had a chip put in their 4x4? If so what was the result ? Also where did they get it from and how much?We have seen one advirtised in the Uk and with postage works out about $700,was hoping if we could get one cheaper here in Aus. Jilly

Today I meet MA she was at the same caravan park and saw our sticker she said to say hello

Just spent the long weekend in Metung, Bairnsdale and surrounds. The floods (although not as bad as up North) have caused some drama. East 'Gippy' is a low lying area built on and around the myriad of lakes and rivers. Many roads, although now clear of water, have had the tarmac lifted in sections a...

Just stayed at Lake Benaree which is east of Mildura on the Sturt Highway Camps 6 No 874 NSW Great spot. Overlooks the lake. Plenty of room for big rigs and a 'flushing' toilet! Enjoyed 3 nights there. No fee.

Planning to do the Oodnatta Track later this month. Any one out there who is looking for a slow trip, we are happy to travel with them....

How good is this I am camped at a free spot on the Norman River at Normanton with internet access right here whilst I am camping. This is the first time for months, I have had to persue the internet via internet cafe's and by parking in towns hoping for some access. The chance of me leaving the East Coast and...