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Well the time is almost here, we today at 15:00hours WA time for a month in New Zealand. We are visiting my sister whom I have not seen since 1990, 21 years ago, hope I recognise her.LOL To all have a very Merry christmas and a Happy New Year. Will be back in OZ jan 16th. PS:- Edited for a typo, big fingers an...

Can anyone help us please, we are thinking of putting one of these 12volt draw fridges in our van. We are wondering if any one has done this, and how its working. Sorry guys should have given a bit more info. Its proper name is. WAECO 30 LITRE COOLMATIC DRAWER FRIDRE. We are hoping to install it in our drawe...

My neighbour just informed me that she heard a well know weather guru on the radio saying that this summer in WA will have the highest temperatures on record.......

Management and I were camped for the last fortnight at Boondooma Dam (near Proston QLD). We watched slack jawed as a centre console plate aluminium boat approx 16 ft proceeded out on the dam. We and others were absolutely gobsmacked at the number of people in the boat, mostly adults. A couple of hou...

It is my intention to cross the top from West to East at the start of winter it has occurred to me that other Grey Nomad's may have the same idea. So if a meetup could be organized for April/May somewhere in the Broome region then there would be plenty to discuss about the forthcoming trip. John

for the 18th December 2011

EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE OVER 40 This seems a little daunting to start with but if you apply yourself you may find that it's not as difficult as you think. Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-kg potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out...

SWMBO has bought herself a campervan, so now we have a His "n" Hers; (Hers 1997 Mazda E2000, Auto Petrol, High Top, recent new motor) -- Edited by Vic on Thursday 15th of December 2011 11:00:04 PM

Spent some time today on the RTA NSW web site, and discovered an interesting project. In conjunction with the National Trust, Engineers Australia, various local government Councils and historical groups, Roads and Maritime Services produced self-guided tour brochures for a range of heritage...

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My daughter has spotted a couple of little brown snakes down the back yard ,with under 5 yr olds she is a bit worried , any tips??

As you well know, I have been known to have had 'brushes with the authorities' in the past, especially on my way home from the odd boozy session over the years. Last night I was out for a few drinks with a couple of mates and had several bottles of wine followed by some cleansing ale. Realising that I...

A man in Grand Rapids, Michigan incredibly took out a US $7,000 full page ad in the paper to present the HOW COULD YOU? By Jim Willis, 2001 HOW COULD YOU? When I was a puppy I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdere...

Made contact with JRH yesterday just before he left. Wombat? Would you like me to kidnap him. I could maybe hide him down a Kiwi hole. Kiwi's live down holes just like you. I await your instructions .

If you had room for only a few books (not fiction and general reading) to help you make the most of travelling, what would you recommend? Monica

Travelled from Canberra to Dubbo yesterday. All went well. Roads were good. From Cowra to Dubbo some roadworks. Shiney new van now covered in mud. lol. Heading off to Moree today. Thanks everyone for your help.

The BarberA guy stuck his head into a barbershop and asked, 'How long before I can get a haircut?'The barber looked around the shop full of customers and said, 'About 2 hours.' The guy left. A few days later, the same guy stuck his head in the door and asked, 'How long before I can get a haircut?' The bar...

My favourite memory of a childhood Xmas was when we stayed at our grandparents property in Western Qld, in possibly 1960. It was a typical old Qlder house with the wrap around veranda, built by my grandfather over several years of the 1910's. As the family grew to the eventual 11 kids, the house was b...

Hi Gang, Has anyone in the group stayed at Cleaverville, WA. Central, Pilbara Coast Its near Karratha and is run by the council. would love to hear from anyone who has been there and their thought on it Can you launch a dinghy?? Do you need to book in adavce etc etc we are looking at heading there in July 20...