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I have just heard from family members that Christchurch has again been struck by major earthquakes first one a magnatude 6 followed by three more of magnatude 5+, for those who pray say a prayer for the people of Christchuch, the situation over there is very stressfull although there is no reported lo...

We are about to purchase a 23 ft caravan, I will be towing it with a Toyota land cruiser, will this be too long to go on free camp sites, from Perth around the top to Queensland, and any advice on free camp sites would be appreciated, Thanking you for any advice dibmau

had a realy nice call from just cruisin on saturday he and leonie are on the goldy for xmas with there kids ,what a lovely guy and an inspiration. he has asked me to upload a picture of me and hubby but he probably hasnt realized either that i now have one of us not so long ago as my avatar at the jimmy barnes co...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all forumites and their families. With extra special wishes for those I have met in person (was going to say in the flesh but decided that might set one or two comments flying from the keyboard)!!!! May 2012 bring peace, joy and happiness to all. Keeo safe on the roa...

Wishing all a Merry Christmas especially those that are not well hope we all have better health in the New Year and are able to get back on the road again. Take care all and enjoy your Christmas wherever you are. Helena.

Hello All Here's the latest installment of getting equipped to get on the road full time and be self sufficient. Probably should start a blog but that is a very formal step especially since I'm still a few months off hitting that endless stretch of bitumen or gravel. I've been trying to get the electri...

Been in Melb for 11 days - glad to be back in my little quiet town - too much traffic, too many people, and WAAAAAY too many shops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to see family and friends - especially brother who is not well - fingers crossed there - but nice to be back in my own little house in my own little town, M...

have just been sent this email from WA very scary Ken Subject: FW: Police warning when driving.!! DONT IGNORE Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:09:00 +1100 We have had it before but always good to be reminded of these sort of things > BEWARE - Police warning when driving.!! DO...

Well thanks to all the help for our van troubles we bought the roma new and had to wait while it was built. Roma have sacked the caravan super store in perth and call them roagues. I agree that they are worse than useless and are definatly liars. Toney at Roma is taking control of our repairs. We have b...

Merry xmas everyone,, been off line for awhile so just catching up,, if your travelling down/or heading up the Newell Hwy,, there is afree coffee or free campsite at my place ,, 1km past the big Strawberry, heading nth at Koonoomoo,, heading sth,, turn right between the white tyres when u hit the 80k...

Just bought a set of 6 coffee mugs, rather unique. They are Maxwell Williams brand, the theme is waltzing matilda. The mugs are aussie outback landscape settings around a billabong & done by David Hart, son of Pro hart. Will use these in the van to add a touch of Aussie tradition.$ 29.95. Six differ...

of some GN members

Filling in the time, I have done this, have to varnish it today. Its retro/ australiana

Had a call from Ma last night. They are currently "enjoying" themselves at Lagoon Beach on the Deat Coast. Now, in the right circumstances this is a magic place. Ma, lamented on the weather? It would appear that she was giving information that the best time to visit Tasmania was from Decemb...

looking @ buying a nav system, thinking of VMS (told to be wary) also hema. Any ideas

How many times have you burnt your finger tips , on the billy, iron, fire tools, pots & pans, etc etc ?????????????? Here is a cure, when you have burnt the finger tip do this as quick as possible. Place the burning finger against you ear lobe supported by the thumb behind the ear lobe & hold firm u...

There is a movie starting on Ch 10 at the moment 9.30 pm eastern time. Called Opal Dream. Filmed in 2006 in Coober Pedy.

Thought I might change my Avartar for awhile till the footy starts.....Please tell me kind people Which is the better looking one ? LOL Now remember be kind it's Christmas

Just wondering on all your opinions? I have alot to learn

Many thanks to Rockylizard for his post of Gum Bend Lake, W of Condobolin, in the Free Camps section of the forum. Son & family were on their way to Vic yesterday and text me to find them a good camp spot. They said it was great...sent me photo's of a great camp spot, room for grand-daughter to ride her...