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Hi guys, We are members of the Australasian Touring Caravan, Motorhome and Camping Club Inc. The WA Club is having there Oct rally from Oct 27-30 at Wongan Caravan Park, Fenton street, Wongan Hills $20 pvpn, 180kms from Perth. Over this weekend there will be Centenary Celebrations. A great weekend...

Hi all I thought this link might be off interest, it could while away a few reading hours. I have enjoyed the reading of the first and second truck construction and also the travel diaries of this couple. The photography is fantastic. http://www.robgray.com/graynomad/issues/index.php Regards J...

Had a call from Helen (Esmerelda) this afternoon (Norma and I had just been talking about her, and I'd just said I'd call her later - mobile rang - and it was Helen - eerie!). Anyway - she is back in Victoria - at her parents place in Thornton - won't have any phone or internet from there - will catch up with al...

My park neighbours are itinerants. Full time nomads, with a V8 Chevvy and a 5th wheeler. The rig is registered in Qld. It's their home. It's due for reregistration, so to comply with the specifications they arranged to have it inspected to comply with the roadworthy certificate. They sent the money a...

We're in the Baramba Bush Camp east of Murgon and heading towards Gayndah, does anyone have any info on Gayndah parks, are they full of fruit pickers at this time of the year and would it be better to free camp at Binjour Range park or Wharton weir ?

Hi all, Now that Felicia is home with her shiny new engine (road tested, and cannot fault it, she's running like a dream) we have decided to go full steam ahead and have a christening party. The theme of the party is "Garden Party". No specific dress code, however you MUST wear a hat. Apologi...

Hi all, recently I received the 2nd newsletter put out by "The Grey Nomads Times" and found my self absolutely disgusted by the attitude of Heidi in the Ask Jacelyn and Heidi etiquette section. I find it hard to believe that the editors would support such a "redneck" attitude pu...

I have some photos of greens lake and will put in get togethers Ken

I have 2 x 105AH deep cycle batteries wired in parallel in my motorhome and when not travelling I keep them charged via a 21 amp battery charger plugged into 240V that goes into float mode when full charge is reached, recently during a routine check I found the batteries had gone flat and the charger had d...

Congratulations to all concerned. I find it extremely readable and am already looking forward to the next issue. If you would like to be featured in a future issue it may be well worth your while to visit us here at Mukinbudin caravan park as Vic was here recently and Gerty dancer is here now and they h...

An aged pensioner who lives across the way from me in a unit returned to Ireland for three months to see her reliies before she kicked the bucket and asked me to keep an eye on her place, gave me keys and insurance contacts etc and asked me to check inside now and then and also check her mailbox, althoug...

The Computer Scam Rip-off Merchants are back again. I've just sent another complaint to the ACMA regarding these people acessing numbers on the Do Not Call Register. First woman gave me a Sydney address. When I asked her how she got my number from the Do Not Call Register seeing she was in Australia...

I was getting dressed yesterday morning when I felt a sting on top of my left hand, looked straight down to it and noticed 2 blood spots under the skin. ( I do bleed easily, only have to knock my hand and I get a blood spot as I have on right hand) While watching the spots my skin started to rise, a piece about th...

Hi, can someone please tell me how to make an internet link active on the forum please?? Up to this point I have done it in Word and cut and pasted it across BUT there must be a simpler way, Thanks in advance Cheers B

Dear All, I have been considering purchasing a Kimberley Karavan, I know they are expensive new. Has anyone any experience with one? I had a track trailer TVan in the past and the Kimberley Kamper appears to have many more creature comforts. Any points of view will be helpful. Regards Tully

Would love to organise a get together at Gunbower Island in the summer. Thats on the Murray Valley Highway just up from Echuca. Having been checking it out for some months since my daughters brother in law made up a website about it. Just google Gunbower Island and see how pretty it is yourself. Perhaps...

Hopefully this will work Ken Hoooray it worked -- Edited by ken thomas on Saturday 3rd of September 2011 12:18:37 PM

Happy Father's Day to all you other Dads out there, hope you have a fantastic day...

Well , after a couple of days in the thermo pools you you can see the difference in us compared to the avatar. LOL. Had a couple days at Moree, now at Burren junction thermal bore. will check out lighting ridge in a few days.

Go Catters - whoo hoo!!!! Done for Stevie