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I forget where this was as we sorta came across it when we were doing a trip up north.. it was such a pretty spot :)

I am on my first big trip in the holden motorhome, and guess what-I left my laptop behind!Shock, horror, withdrawal.....But then it occured to me that it might be a good thing. I am online too much.I am at Innisfail, at the library, and I am heading up the Palmerstone for a swim. Was at Jourama falls last n...

I have been on the road now for 7 weeks and all i have heard from fellow travellers and on these forums is how we are there for each other, giving all the right advise and how we help each other when its needed. Well today i broke down, (Luckily only) 5kms outside Coonabarabran in the over 4 hours i sat there w...

Well the house sit that was to be 2 months has just finished 11 months later but it was great, now we have to get used to being on the road again. In Christies Beach park its very nice our spot looks out over the ocean, they have a ramp to go down to the beach apparently the surf club has great meals must try them...

All I can say is thankyou, all of you.

I don't often post anything of a personal matter as I think that everyone has their own problems to worry about without adding mine into the mix. Because so many of you have so kindly messaged and posted about my illness, I decided to explain it on here. I have 2 things/ailments/whatever.... The first...

Yep!! She's in hospital again. The funny noise sounded like marbles rolling around in a concrete mixer by the time I got her there yesterday. That was the description I gave Sam and he said perfect description. Its not much dearer to replace than to repair and much more satisfying knowing I will have p...

To day we done the drive from Wilmington down through the Clare valley to Auburn & accross to Port Wakefield. Beautiful country with all the grain crops nice & green. If you ever pass this way drop into the little bakery at Stone Hut.

This afternoon we had the pleasure of meeting the legend, Cruising Granny. We had a great arvo with a cuppa & then happy hour. Thanks Chris for the invite & hospitality, just great to meet you.

We had the pleasure of meeting another GN member this afternoon, D & S from sydney, Thanks Daryle & Silvie for an enjoyable couple of hours over a cuppa. Hope you enjoy the Flinders.

As seen from the Gibb River Road

Are you mooning us ? -- Edited by pauline on Thursday 13th of October 2011 10:56:54 AM

Coming down a hill in a two lane road today I saw a camera flash from the rear of a van facing me on a road verge. I was within the speed limit but a car overtaking me in the other lane must have been speeding. Previously speed camera's have been on the ground with the operator in a nearby vehicle, however ma...

JFK'S Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, was in France in the early 60's when DeGaulle decided to pull out of NATO. DeGaulle said he wanted all US military out of France as soon as possible. Rusk responded: "Does that include those who are buried here?" You could have heard a pin drop ~~~~~~~...

Hi everyone, I had the privilege at sunrise this morning of seeing a large pod of humpback whales along with their calves moving less than 150mts off the beach at Coolangatta..........what a magnificent sight! And what a display they put on, all the usual antic of tail slapping, breaching.....and a...

wombat day is coming up soon (22 October) don't forget to make your wombat cake. I already know the comment I am going to get from Vic and gubby http://www.wombania.com/wombat-day-cake.htm http://www.wombania.com/wombats/ -- Edited by _wombat_ on Wednesday 12th of Oc...

Hi Everybody We arrived home yesterday after 5 months and 20,000 km's, and were so glad to be home I could have hugged my back door! We had some wonderful experiences, saw fantastic sights, met great people, learned lots, and we are grateful had no breakdowns in health or vehicle. But we arent plann...

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