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I can vaguely recall someone pointing out that it would be an idea to have a small grey ribbon attached to an aerial to show you were a Grey Nomad when travelling. Maybe it would also be an idea to have say a red ribbon as well as the grey one to display if one needed some assistance. Brought about by Sharon'...

Malcolm Naden, one of Australia's most wanted fugitives, has been captured west of Gloucester. A senior police source said no one was injured when they moved in on the armed and dangerous man in rugged bushland on the NSW north coast. The capture puts an end to an at times embarrassing hunt for the form...

Yep, wasn't surprised at all. As usual it was the wording that made it obvious.

Must be stuck in his hole I think, havn't heard him scratchin around for a while. I hope he is only flat out and not flat out.

Big W have the Bug mesh magnetic door screens this week for $20.00 will try to upoads a picture later ..

This morning (14th Dec 2011) ..

you know how every thing is hunky dory in around 30 minutes, probably 20 with the adds..

THREE deer-hunters who died in a caravan at a remote spot in the Central Highlands probably succumbed to carbon-monoxide poisoning from a gas-powered refrigerator, Tasmania Police said today. A Launceston man in his 50s and his son, a 21-year-old from Hobart, plus a Launceston man in his 30s, were...

well, it certanily has been a strange 12 months.. and at least its a nice day today!! 42 years ago today was the day i scared the world

It doesn't seem that long since last Easter! If the weather forecast is okay, I'll be going camping at the beach. Same place as last year, Burrum Coast National Park Qld. Sadly there's the likelihood of too much water along the tracks so won't be taking Lulu in. I'll be sharing a tent with number 2 son aga...

Has anyone heard from yeoeleven, last blog upload was the 18th, since then we have had the trouble in sanur, Johns last destination. ?

Reference the latest news item on the Forum. According to Mr Don Wallace of the Poona Palms Caravan Park the increase in cheap or free camping areas has caused the reduction in Tourist sites within the park. There are a few questions IMO have to be asked. How many cabins have been placed on previous...

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/13220574/crisis-as-caravan-parks-booked-out/

Hi, there is just so much to consider when setting your a caravan. Wondering what people's thoughts are on fixed solar panels verses portable solar panels. It seems very costly (1600) to get solar panels fixed to the roof of van. Wonder how people manage with portable solar panels in a small van? ...

hi every one do any one know if the road through hay to west wylong is open ' thanks fpw

As there has been some comment on phone scams on this forum I've taken the liberty of starting a new thread and copying the following alert from the Australian Government sponsored Scamwatch....Beware of phone scams 2011 Targeting Scams report View radar online. Added: March 2012 SCAMwatch is con...

Paddy say's "hey Mick" I'm thinking of getting a Labrador, Mick said, bugger that Paddy have you seen how many of their owners go blind !!!!! The grim reaper come for me last night ! I beat him of with a vacuum cleaner, talk about "Dyson" with death

Hello all What is going on with forums today, it seems like it is getting to be "us or them " . I am on many forums and so not slag off against any of them as we are all just trying to make friendships and learn about travelling and where are the best places to go safely. I do not make comments on a lot o...

I have now taken delivery of half of my rig .... the hard working half. In the coming weeks I will be taking delivery of my slide on camper, placing it onto the ute tray and drawing closer to setting off on my exciting trip around this wonderful land. Bring it on!

Hi all, my name is Mandy and I am new to this forum. In 5 weeks time my husband and I plus one small dog are planning to travel to Cape York and out to south western Queensland. We will be travelling approx. 10,000 klms over 4-5 months. We have a tent and 4x4. If anyone as any suggestions or places that we just...