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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...

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I am still a great believer in the Listerine in a spray Bottle we spoke of it last Summer I use it at The River and will at Greens Lake in a few days

The Good - this morning we had a delightful morning tea with Gerty Dancer and her hubby - what a lovely lovely couple and made us feel so very welcome. Thank you both for a wonderful morning. The Bad - yesterday afternoon, 'The Beast' kinda 'died' when our DinL borrowed it to take their rather large pooch...

I am feeling a little apprehensive.Im going to Yarrawonga this weekend with my 2 Jack russells. It will be Eddie"s 1st trip in the caravan,I have introduced him to the van in the driveway and he seems ok.I have bought a fold up fence for both dogs to be enclosed and I give them plenty of attention. Ja...

Off to Mt. Franklin northeast of Daylesford Vic. tomorrow. Friends joining us on Sunday. Staying for a week. Hope to bump into other GN. Ron.

A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says 'I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today.' The bartender says 'Well, since it's your birthday, I'll buy you a drink. In fact, this one is on me.' As the woma...

Here is the old subject again, chemicals or napisan. We were using napisan (Coles generic) for both 1s and 2s with great success, were in a small town with no coleds so purchased black & gold version and it did not work at all (phew stinky) So went back to chemicals, tried a few Thetford, Coleman, Wal...

Well , hi everyone. Have become a little involved here in Yeppoon with several projects( not the van park, yet!) After finishing all the maintenance jobs for my sister, one of the hotels asked me to do a few jobs for them. Ha, still going!. Still, they are paying, so I'm not complaining. Have done a bit...

Currently have a Dometic B3000 Plus in a 20ft van, only 12months old, USELESS!!!! Have only travelled SE Aust to SW Aust so far, cannot cool van with Dometic. Have been advised Air Command Cormorant may be way to go. Appreciate any input or advice before heading north. Dometic defintitely would not h...