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Hoping to see Lake Tyers re-open to the sea, fairly infrequent they tell me. The rain is adequate but the buildup needs a corresponding blow to breach. Doesn't seem to effect the fishing with good catches of the usual including heaps of prawns. Beautiful area and so much to see. Can't wait to drive up t...

I had a friend once, sadly we had a falling out, she went to a prom today and was voted queen of the prom. Wasn't she so fortunate

Abdul from Middle East applies for Amex credit card, for verification ,gets a telephone call from customer services in New York USA.Here is the conversation.

Recently sent an enquiry to Winegard in America asking why they don't have a Wingman designed for Australia. The reply was they do and guess what they are distributing ( it appears ) the US model. RV-WING is the US model and NZ- WING is for OZ. Australian channel coverage 2-69 US coverage 2-51 and bloc...

We have been planning a trip to Brisbane for Easter, and take in some sights on the way via Burke, then to Carnarvon Gorge and other beautiful places in Qld, returning late May. First of all, we thought we'd found a house-sitter, but they turned out to be someone we werent comfortable with, had to fin...

Hi All any recomendations for the best place to get a backdoor tent for our campervan. Roughly how much does one cost? Cheers Carole

Happy Birthday to Nu-one and Jazzinaround. Hope you both have a wonderful day.

looking at getting a porta poti and seen some on ebay round $60 any one have or used one or am i better to buy brand name for about 2times the price many thanks

Having lunch with Peter & june Pejay Friday my wife and my first grey nomad meeting I may have met lots before but did not know Ill chalk one up for now more I hope later.

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this was quite a shock to see. thought it was about time to see what the hot water anode was like and does it need replacing yet. the answer is for all to see. won't let it go so long next time, 12 months at the latest I'm thinking -- Edited by briche on Thursday 1st of March 2012 02:18:55 PM

Once again a special thank you to everyone for such a warm welcome. Hello glassies, I have followed through the forum and admire you greatly for your determination and spirit during your battle of ill health. My good lady wife (GLW) is having a few health issues that we are trying to get fixed but unfort...

A man applying for a job at a Mildura lemon orchard seemed to be far too qualified for the job. The foreman frowned and said, "I have to ask you this: Have you had any actual experience in picking lemons?" He replied: "I've been divorced twice, bought a Leyland P76,...

hi guys a little tip for cheap food from Food 4 Life while in the Sydney & Newcastle areas, you only need to be on a Centrelink Benifit, http://www.bcs.org.au/LifeCare/Food4Life.aspx

Have just joined this forum and have read so much info already. We are talking about travelling around " the lap" or up though the centre, down the West and across the Nullabour to West Vic. Looking for lots of hints.Hopefully for the first time, the time involved might have no restraints. T...

Google privacy, DO THIS NOW If you use Google for anything, thenthis concerns you. Most updates to a privacy policy are minor, however in this case its a big deal. On March 1, 2012, Google is making changes to their privacy policy. Under the new privacy policy, Google gives itself the freedom to combin...

To all who are prepared to stop whatever ythey are doing at 3pm 1500hours Eastern Standard Daylight Saving Time today Sunday feb 26th for a few moments of silent contemplation and prayer on behalf of Della and Graeme (Glassies & her hubby) I say a very big thank you. John PS:- Edited for a typo. -- E...

Here are the Pics. I promised. Picked it up this morning. 39.5x38.5x38.0 cm. Gross weight 5.0 kg. Nett weight 3.6 kg. The handle folds down. , The last 2 are the interior, and inside the Lid. Sorry the top one is side-on. It's just like a big Salad Spinner. Cheers, Sheba. -- Edited by Sheba on Mond...

Hi does any one know where I can buy a tyre cover for the caravan with the Road Runner bird on it.I have see a 4wd drive with it on his back tyre I have tried a number of places with out any luck I wanted to get one for hubby birthday last year.Last week I saw the 4wd car again passed us.Husband loved the cartoo...

Silver Surfers know, sometimes we have trouble with our computers.I had a problem yesterday, so I called Eric, the 11 year old next door, whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over. Eric clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. As he was walking away, I called after h...