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I will leave Tassie 8th May, going to Deniliquin and from there across Victoria to the Peninsulars in South Aus across the Nullabor and up to Carnarvon WA. I would appreciate any advice on places not to be missed in South Australia and WA, especially with stays of more than the usual 48 hours. I am tem...

G'day everyone, just posting re current bank term deposit rates and what kind of deals on offer. I have just taken a 6month term dep with NAB's online U bank service which is offering 6.41% with a (dont laugh) "loyalty bonus"of 0.10% if I roll it over on maturity, wow, 1c in the dollar could be...

I'm sure this has been discussed on this forum, but cant find it on the "Search". Have recently been told that caravanners were turned away at the crossroads before Broome if they didnt have a booking! Surely that cant be true? How long ahead is it necessary to book a site for July? Are there a...

Quite a big article in todays paper about a dump point being installed in Kyabram 6 months ago. Will type out the relevant bits. Kyabram Fauna Park is bouncing back after 4 years of drought. The Fauna park manager Ron Pope credited some of the success to a dump point. The grey water and toilet disposal po...

I bought a rubbish bag that is fitted to the spare tyre... today from Halls Canvas here in SA..........its strapped on and has zip lid...$99. anyone use them.....and how do you keep them cleaned inside?

If you have on-going health issues, and are planning to travel a long way from home, for a long time, take a medical report with you. Set up a "file" containing a list of health issues and all medications, the most recent medical image reports and a list of all previous surgery. My doctor set...

I bought a Coleman utility table last weekend I have noticed.....the 2 short ends and one side is square...but the other long side is bevelled....does anyone know why??

I am thinking of buying an eee pc, the one with a 160g hard drive as they run on 12v, and they have good battery life.Has anybody got one or has used one?

Hi everyone, Thought we would let you know that our 'sitting it out' here in Townsville (even with Yasi dropping in for a visit) paid off about an hour ago (3pm) - our daughter gave birth to a healthy (8lb7oz) baby boy to go by the name of Max Owen (the Owen after my father who passed away 2 1/2 yrs ago, and...

I am thinking about getting an i phone . Does anyone know anything about them?

We have just completed our first year on the road and tallied up our total expenditure. Would it be of interest to members if i posted our expenses breakdown?

Hello All I am looking for the site that shows a of of vans that have been repaired. There are a ot of photo's and descriptions of the problems encountered during the repair. Can anybody help Ken

A Blondes Cookbook... Monday: It's fun to cook for Peter. Today I made an angelfood cake. The recipe said to beat 12 eggs separately. Theneighbours were nice enough to lend me some extra bowls. Tuesday: Peter wanted fruit salad. The recipe said to servewithout dressing, so I didn't dres...

Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

Hi .. I noticed an article in Caravan World discussing that the govt is not to go ahead with the proposed ban on Bull Bars .. Following is part of the quotation from the Caravan World article ... "Catherine King MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Transport, decided to stop the...

A photo I uploaded to a post has been deleted and I don't know why!Has this happened to you? http://www.nomadsnotes.com/AP.aspx?ID=551&EID=10594211

Like some personel opinion in regard too Parks on the lake at Lake Eppalock Vic...On the net can't get much information...."Help! Might go up tomorrow for a couple of nights....Thanks

What a nice feel good story on todays Head line.....Glad you got your dog back....Vince

I know we are are not stupid,but as a mechanic working for the the NRMA and service station,and RTA,in NSW,I come across this all the time,(today being the latest),300 litres of unleaded in a diesel tank. Most company sites have their diesel pumps with a pull over latch,but small ones don't,and if y...