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the Bigpond Email server is down in my area (Perth inner north suburbs) been down since yesterday afternoon, last night and this morning. Can still access internet (eg; GN) but that did go down for awhile last night too. When I rang Telstra Tech support they had a recorded message to say they had probl...

Hi The use of a 240v t0 110v step down transformer is still a common practise by some importers In fact one Aus transformer maker openly advertises a transformer for that purpose & claims a clause in the standards allows such use Such has never been approved by the relevant standards :AS/NZS 3001...

Parked myself just down from the pub at tantantoola CA6 #10, free camping allowed for 2 nights so will wander down to the caves tomorrow aNd probably have a beer at the pub tonight. There is a couple of travellers also parked here, so might make some new friends :)

What food just has to be on your Christmas table? Mine has to have the plum pud. Even though I don't eat it, it reminds me of Mum. Being the sweet tooth that I am, mine has to be a really good fruit salad, with jelly and ice cream. There are always lots of desserts, but these are my faves.

Has anyone got an ICOM-40S Hand Held UHF radio. Iam looking for a user manual, lost mine in a recent house move. I have the IC 440 in the vehicle by the handheld to keep intouch with my base camp while out exploring or in the boat . Will meet all the cost of creating and posting a copy. Have been on the ICOM ...

Ok, we didn't make it to Greens Lake, and have been convinced we missed something really special by the posts and pics. I need something to look forward to, so where to for the next get together? Please make it east coast (or Vic) and dog friendly.

I have just updated to 4G from telstra turbo 3G, does seem a fair bit quicker and got a good deal........because I have home phone and mobile with Telstra I get this for 29.95 a month for 4 GB, with the pre paid one it was costing $50 a month for 3GB, and when we get on the road and cancel home phone they can't ta...

"That is the warning from a group of Melbourne researchers who have discovered that a full bladder can be as distracting to a driver as major sleep deprivation or drinking alcohol According to Caulfield Hospitals aged psychiatry research coordinator Dr Matthew Lewis, a full bladder has a neg...

We are still looking for a 'down-size" type home, and are considering one where we will be able to park the caravan in the front yard while we are home. It would need a cover... any recommendations or warnings on types of cover, please? How do you prevent moisture build-up underneath? Thanks...

What is the go with shipping containers, say if you want to buy a used one for storing stuff at home or if you want to move etc. If getting moved, do some company's supply these for your stuff for removal or later storage? I saw a house near me today with one out the front, I think they may be moving? Thanks

I always make about 10 christmas puddings, have an easy recipe that freezes well. Then can give to friends and enjoy all year. Recipe: makes 2 1kg mixed fruit 3 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 300ml cream 2 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp bi carb soda Beat eggs and sugar until thick and creamy. Ad...

have been using the Engle (29 litre and 30 yrs old) as second fridge as the caravan fridge is small but now need to use it as a freezer as I'm catching fish. So would like to buy a new one with split compartments for freezing/fridge use simultaneously. Don't want to run two. Any advice or recommendations w...

DAVID CAMERON was visiting a Scottish primary school and he visited one of the classes. They were in the middle of a discussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked Mr.Cameron if he would like to lead the discussion on the word 'tragedy'. So the illustrious leader asked the class for...

A couple of these have been on b4 , a couple of goodies tho.One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift. The next year, I didn't buy her a gift. When she asked me why, I replied, "Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year!" And that's how the fi...

Hello All I am experiencing a brief hiatus in planning and researching hitting the road and this is a bit disconcerting as I like to keep the pace up. I've just about bought everything possible from ebay - pet pen, camera, whizbang battery jump starter with lotsa functions, solar panels, shower stuff...

Has any one had the Barmah forest or Ross river viruse? If so do you still have the side affects? The Barmah forest one got me about 12/14 years back & each year at this it gives me hell. The first two yrs I had it 100% day & night, then started to ease over the next 18mths. It was pure hell, I struggled...

Well guys yes it seems the melanoma has reared its ugly head again and i do now know i have secondary melanoma, from here we go to royal brisbane for a P.E.T scan of my whole body to make sure its not anywhere else for starters. Then i shall be booked into nambour hospital again when im not so sure, but i have...

UHF CB RADIO CHANNEL ALLOCATION Channel:Frequency: Use:Channel Spacing: Channel 1 476.4250 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output 12.5 KHz Channel 2 476.4500 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output 12.5 KHz Channel 3 476.4750 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output12.5 KHz Cha...