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Does it ever stop raining along the East Coast of OZ Everytime I look at the weather map..I think to myself "Them poor buggars must be getting sick and tired of it..........

Had my first encounter with a Hybrid Car yesterday, in the supermarket Car-park. I've even been wishing I could afford one. Not any more. While they may be Enironmentally friendly, I think they're also dangerous. I stepped out from beside my Campervan, and hearing nothing, almost walked in fro...

Hi all, Just to let you know that I have deleted this thread. Unfortunately, the thread deteriorated. As you all know, we pride ourselves on having a friendly, welcoming and positive forum. Banter is welcome but bickering and unpleasantness is not.

Has anyone any further updates on the floods through the centre of NSW? Any idea of which roads are closed now and did the heavy rain today cause any more damage? Lorraine (JazzinAround) is camped just west of Forbes resting up after getting a chest infection. She has to get over to the coast then up to Ca...

Had a couple of meltdowns this week. Quite scary like panic attacks. Felt I couldnt hardly breathe, no not a heart attack, just sheer upset, and bawling again. Went to the doctor, she said I wasnt going mad, . At a bit of an upset where I volunteer, to cut a long story short, another woman who has sin...

Hi All, am looking around for a sat phone. AST is offering a iSat Phone Pro for $699. That is half the price of Iridium. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Also which networks are you using. Thanks Zj

i saw the ending of a glass or knife attack in my local shopping centre,wasnt very pretty.. i came out of wollies to go out to the car park and saw a guy stading near the phone booth thingy and all of a sudden he was on the ground bleeding.. he was ok , head wounds , heaps of security around and chased after...

Hi folks I've been absent for a week or so and thought I'd provide some details. I've been lucky enough to be camping at the home of my friends John & Anne at Nth richmond .. Having purchased my new bike and trailer, I took a 160 k ride to add a few k's so that might get the bike its 1000 k service before I le...

You know you're Australian when: You believe that stubbies can either be drunk or worn. You've made a bong out of your garden hose rather than use it for something illegal such as watering the garden. You understand that the phrase 'a group of women wearing black thongs' refers to footwear & may be...

A man walks into a redneck bar in Alabama and orders a white wine spritzer. The bar goes silent as everyone stares at him..."Where are you from? You solike a Limey", "I'm from across the Severn," replies the man nervously. "What do you do, just across the Severn?" &q...

I'm a solo everything, not just a nomad. I've been that way for a long time. I recently met someone who gushed to impress me. I accepted his friendship, but when I didn't change to impress him he bolted, yet I'm still the same person he met. I know he's now not worth worrying about, but what's with that? W...

I do wish you all a very safe and enjoyable Christmas period .. share it with others if you can ..be happy ! -- Edited by jonathan on Thursday 1st of December 2011 09:05:32 AM

I just love pub quizzes, but I got ask to leave after the first question The question was: Where do women have the curliest hair Apparently the answer is FIJI

One of my favourite free campsites is Bundarra Lions Park along Thunderbolts Way CAW #161. Lovely wide open space overlooking the creek. Flush toilets, water, rubbish bins, campfires, some shady trees. There is a donation pole for those who choose to give. -- Edited by Boroma577 on Sunday 28th of A...

hello everyone, i am a bit perplexed. qld. gov. abolished the ambulance levy on our electricity bills in july. 2011. does anyone know if i travel out of qld. to say victoria - am i covered by the qld. ambulance service. we are not on the pension yet. thanks everyone. -- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 3...

CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up & down the aisles. The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him. He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him down the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton ba...

A gentleman asked a waiter to take a bottle of Merlot over to an attractive woman. The waiter took the Merlot to the woman and said, "This is from the gentleman seated over there," indicating the sender. She regarded the wine coolly for a second not looking at the man, and decided to send a rep...

After having dug to a depth of 3.3 metres last year, British Scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 200 years. They came to the conclusion that british ancestors had a telephone network more than 150 years ago. Not to be outdone by the Brits an american archaeologist dug to a depth of 6 metre...

I've found this topic great and 98% of it is helpful and I have taken a lot onboard but is starting to deteriorate into chit chat. Come on guys lets stick to Boroma's original idea and keep it for hints, tips and great ideas with the banter kept for the main forum where you can cut loose and have your say. ...

Paddy had been drinking at his local Dublin pub all day and most of the night celebrating St Patrick's Day. Mick, the bartender says, "You'll not be drinking anymore tonight Paddy. Paddy replies, "OK Mick, I'll be on my way then." Paddy spins around on his stool and steps off. He falls...