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Hi Peoples! We are in Childers at the moment helping a couple look after 3 very lively pre-teen kids while there dads away working for a week at a time. The mom works full time & is also on call at any time so is rather stressed & often not home, sometimes the job can be full on. We're finally on our wa...

Yesterday we drove in the Suzuki to Melbourne to visit an old friend. He is 97 years old & blind but he completely looks after his wife who is 90 & has full blown alzheimers. The only help he has is a cleaner comes in once a week & he has meals on wheels 3 days a week. He could probably get a lot mo...

Got this in an e-mail a couple of days ago. Some-one 'phoned it in to the local ABC Radio Station this morning, saying she had tried it, and it was great. She cooked hers for only 2 mins. in a 1200 watt. micro-wave. 5 Minute Chocolate MUG Cake. 4 Tbspns Flour ( I presume SR ) 4Tbspns Sugar. 2 Tbspns Cocoa...

I should have mentioned (for those who don't know) this camp ground is near Elmore, Vic

We are leaving here tomorrow on our way north. Spent a week here at Avoka Farm Stay & it's been a great spot. Such friendly people. Even let me win when playing cards. Lots of animals to see & feed. If you're coming this way I can recommend it.

..enjoying a fabulous day in Onslow. Nicely warm, and not humid. The midgies are a minor pest, but the old aerogard keeps them at bay for a whileC/Park 50 meteres from the waters edge, with views out to Thevenard and the gas/oil rigs. Impressive flares at night.. Have spent most of the time free camping...

Chambers of the Black Hand. www.blackopalsaustralia.com We done this tour today, It will just blow your mind. If you are ever in Lighting Ridge dont leave without seeing this. Walk among 14 years of one mans passion, Dinosaurs, 10ft high Budda, Angels, Jungle Cats,Super hero's & Egyptian Cham...

Hello fellow travellers, Finally made decisions, unbelievable, I was thinking this would never happen lol. Rick did major research into the vehicle. If you remember previous postings we needed something we could put the big FJR Yamaha motor bike in or on. We test drove many and researched reviews o...

Just heard from a contact in the RV industry that Western Caravans in WA have gone broke, nothing on their website so can't veryify that, don't know anymore about it at the moment. Their vans are sold along with other makes by a major WA caravan retailer, but made by Western in WA.

We are moving on from Berri SA on Sunday and will stay at Mildura (Buronga Riverside Park) for a few days. Is anyone else in this area that may like to have morning tea??????? Cheers Patto

Hi Guy`s Any one having one of fridges could you please comment on them worts and all. especially on 12volt in field conditions. Thanks Mr Red

If you've ever worked for a boss who reacts before getting the facts and thinking things through, you will love this!Arcelor-Mittal Steel, feeling it was time for a shake-up, hired a new CEO. The new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO notice...

Was in the Chinchilla Tourist Info Office this morning and couldn't help but overhear some people chatting with the bloke behind the counter. They spent last night at Chinchilla Weir and they said there were about 40 other vans there as well and that there were too many people there for their liking. T...

Can't afford it. Called into Bridgestone to ask the correct presssure for my tyres as had so much conflicting information. Turns out to be 36 by the way. Only to find out I need to replace my rear tyres.. He said best you don't go too far out of town without replacing them. So after renewing the rego this...

I can recommend Bernie's Tyres, 84 Hollingsworth St., N. Rockhampton. Ph: 0419 292 427. These guys know their business, and will not rip you off. Cheers, Sheba.

Was told this at the Penrith show and the bloke was from QLD and was not a caraven salesperson. Is this true?

Barrs Tyres at 46 Hackett Terrace Charters Towers (Ph 07 4787 1417) gave excellent advice and good value when I recently had my two front tyres replaced. I can recommend them based on my experience. Anton

Many moons ago ....... back as far as the mid 50's we used to travel the Putty road north-west of Sydney, from Windsor to Singleton, when it was dirt. Over the years, it was tarred but still a rotten road to travel - heaven knows how much of it I walked with car sickness, my dad used to get out and we would walk...

This week has been spent putting the finishing touches on Felicia. She has been polished, primped and prepped for her special party being held on Saturday. It's not too late to RSVP if you want to come along in Brisbane this Saturday afternoon. All are welcome and there are a couple of forumites alre...

Has anyone heard from Marj? Has the new baby come into the world?