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I have been spending my spare time the last couple weeks stewing quinces and making quince paste. We have a small tree that has been prolific. I have been surprised by the number of people who have never tried this most equisite fruit. Not edible in its raw form but when cooked, then sweetened, turns to...

These are the same birds in the photo you commented on earlier, are they seagulls or something else?

Hello everyone, I,ve just joined this site and am learning my way around. How can I upload a profile pic, i,ve searched high and low and what is a signature? Apart from that, i,m a 51 year old female lone traveller, starting an adventure. Taken a year or 2 or 3 off permanent work as a nurse and am hopefull...

The Dead Horse Theory The tribal wisdom of the Plains Indians, passed on from generation to generation, says that "When you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount." However, in government more advanced strategies are often employed, such as: ...

Some years ago, I was driving West along Princes Hwy through Rosedale. The road is divided there and goes from 60 kph to 80 kph. Where the road leave Rosedale, it changes to two lanes and 100kph. Anyway, as I'm driving through Rosedale, I see a rabbit running along in the grassed area beside me. ...

I've just come out of the shop with a meat and potato pie, large chips, mushy peas & a jumbo sausage. A poor homeless man sat there and said 'I've not eaten for two days.' I told him 'I wish I had your will power.'

With all the years I spent in the tourist industry, I know that one of the most popular attractions in the Kimberley is the "Horizontal Waterfall". If and when you go to book your flight, make sure that the "falls" are "running" (I mentioned this on GN the last two dry s...

This looks like a great little lamp to add to our kits. I'll add it to the tips thread as well. I like the idea of it being free standing. http://www.ikea.com/au/en/search/?query=solar+lamp

Left Daintree Village returned to the ferry turnoff and went across to Daintree National Park, went on several walks including the Jindalba Boardwalk. Had been told that there was no checking up on overnight camping at Thornton Beach, the place looks really nice for an overnight stop. I also checke...

Donald Duck and Daisy Duck were spending the night together in a hotel room and Donald wanted to have sex with Daisy. The first thing Daisy asked was, "Do you have a condom?" Donald frowned and said, "No." Daisy told Donald that if he didn't get a condom, they could not have sex. &...

Has anybody changed their old cassette toilet in their van to the new ceramic type and if so how hard or easy is it to do. Many thanks gitsho

A young man was so taken by his girlfriend Wendy that he had her name tattooed where only she would see. When he was ready for action, her whole name was visible - at other times he could only see W.y. As it happened, he went on a holiday to the Carribbean and stood in the toilet beside a young local man. Glanc...

We have a tent style camper trailer and so far we have stayed in caravan parks in largish towns. We do not have our own ensuite facilities and need a power supply to run the engel fridge. My question is: Does the camps book include places that provide amenities and power?

Any body been on the alternative Road to Bruce Hwy from Bundaberg to Agnes Waters

What happens to all the sullage water and grey water that people generate during their stays ??? Thanks Brian

I have never made before but was very yummy......now need a sleep....too full...

Baroma might be out bush somewhere without a signal... but its been a long while, hope shes ok.

An 8-year-old girl went to her grandfather,Who was working in the yard and asked him,"Grampa, what is couple sex?" ??The grandfather was surprised that she would askSuch a question, but decided that if she's old enoughTo know to ask the question, then she's old enoughTo get a straight...

Not much to report yet have arrived in Cooktown after two days of solid driving from Normanton around 900kms and have booked into the Cooktown Caravan Park for two nights. The price is good compared to Darwin, $20 per night for a powered site for a solo and $15 unpowered. Intend to sightsee tomorrow and...