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Hi all, Les and I (Donna) are beginning to plan our retiring journey to who knows where and who cares how long. We are looking at purchasing a 21' van with a Toyota Landcruiser to pull it. We have started looking and plan to go to the caravan show in Brisbane next year. I was wondering if there were any s...

After our shakedown trip, we need a new table for the van. We live on the Gold Coast and was wondering if any members know where we would start looking. Thanks in advance for any recommendations Pauline

After a very busy hour at the doctors today I am now on permanent medication for the first time in my life. Doc told me in January if I didn't get my cholestoral down she would put me on medication, so I did all the right things. Dropped 8 kilos, ate healthy which also dropped my blood pressure, so felt sure w...

This is the front story for today, and very sad. Was he one of ours and how could it happen? 71 year old Peter Worthington, it says. Seems he left the vehicle after getting bogged. I don't want to make light of this as a family have lost a dear one and this should be a warning to us all. Is it better for solos to d...

Hi All, We are off to-morrow morning for a week in Fiji.Our son decided to get married over there hoping not many would go so they could save some money.It did not work nearly a full house.Iwill be thinking of you all

Due to a misunderstanding by me, I would like to retract any of my posts relating to Evolution caravans and I apologise to Joe & Bob for any inconvience and stress Ken I have requested Cindy to remove my posts in relation to Evolution Caravans -- Edited by ken thomas on Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 0...

Hi all, Loffty and I are having a great whirlwind trip. Was great to catch up with Happy Wanderer and Dunworking and his wife in Echuca. Had a great chat with very friendly people. Went from Hoppers Crossing to Eppalock to Tocumwal (via Echuca) then to Dubbo - did the zoo (no where near as good as Werr...

Hello every body.... Im just starting out on this new and exciting venture, I'v decided on a used sprinter and that will probably by ready by late August 2011. there are a ton of questions but right now any general advice would be great, please donate any frigments you can spare Thanks in advance ......

Last week I received yet another call from someone perporting to be from Microsoft. As I had already registered with the DNCR I decided to lodge a complaint. The following is their reply: Thank you for your complaint about the telemarketing call that you received. I note from your complaint that th...

Hi all, We are in the process of planning our trip around the block. Like many people on this forum we intend through necessity to stay off road as much as possible. One question for those who tow caravans are there any or many places where you can unhitch your van and leave it securely while you explor...

hi all i have not posted for quite sometime ,but have been reading all your post with interest. i have finished work this time i hope and want to do some travel. planning trip from warrnambool vic to perth and back to start with 8 to 10 weeks away . leaving 13 august and i was wondering if any of you knowag...

Whats happened to gubby? Not the same round here without him!

Finally on the road parked just out of parkes on the way upto qld.Bus going well me going so so computer sort of going. All well its dark now so will post tomorrow when its light. Norma

Anyone within the Toowoomba Region - I desparately need a pet sitter for 4-5 days from tomorrow or Thursday - tmrw preferably - had a sitter booked but they have cancelled late notice - now I am in a bit of a predicament - please pass onto anyone near the Toowoomba - Crows Nest - Dalby or Gatton Region....m...

you gotta luv the irish!! Paddy rings his new girlfriend's door bell, with a big bunch of flowers. She opens the door, sees the flowers, and drags him in. She lies back on the couch, pulls her skirt up, rips her knickers off and says 'This is for the flowers!' 'Don't be silly,' says Paddy, 'You must have a v...

I still don't have a pc but can write here on the iPhone. It's a little slow and some words keep changing (I don't know why) but it's going okay. I can't find the face icon smileys though

Anyone else out there combining genealogy with travelling? We often head for a location linked to our family history. Spent a week not so long back in central Victoria, checking our where one branch lived and where they are buried. Have wandered around the Hunter valley and New England regions in NSW...

Women are like phones: They like to be held, talked to, and touched often. But push the wrong button and your ass is disconnected! Women are Angels. And when someone breaks our wings.... We simply continue to fly ......... on a broomstick..... We are flexible like that.

This is funny, but also very sad for those in that position.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV-oYe4xLkU -- Edited by Vic on Tuesday 2nd of August 2011 03:46:38 PM

I have to get a gas cert for my motorhome. How much do they cost in your area? The plumbers/gas fitters on the island where I live are rip pff merchants or not very good, so I interested to know what they cost.Thanks, Bill.