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deespath wrote: Hi ! I have posted a few times but have not officially introduced myself ~ My name is Donna and I will be solo parent traveling with my 2 yr old and 4 yr old girls ~ Summer-Rain and Genaveve. I have a clear purpose for my trip of which I am selling up most of our stuff, storing some and squishing...

just turned 40 today, and after this if any one asks how old i am , ill just say im 40

Hello Everyone, We have been researching the Traveller Sensation for long time living and travelling and were wondering if anyone out there in grey nomad land had some comments or recommendations for us. Currently we are living and working in the Kimberley and have been for the past 4 years......l...

Hello all, Rob and I (Val) are new to this forum. I have read heaps of the stuff posted here and find some really good ideas and hints. We live in Baradine, Nthwestern NSW and get away as much as we can. We are planning a trip around inland Qld in July hopefully but Rob suffered a heart attack early in march 2...

Hi, Hope everyone has had a good day. Would like to find out about caravan reversing cameras has anyone had any experience with these and if so how do you set them up. Thanks for your ehlp. Hope you have all voted today don`t want any fines. Helena.

I was not sure where to put this so decided to put it here. I know you have all seen sidewalk art. I thought this one was rather neat. Julian Beever is an English artist whos famous for his art on the pavement of England, France, Germany, USA, Australia and Belgium. Most of his artwork it is impossible to t...

Hangover Ratings 1 star hangover No pain. no real feeling of illness. You slept in your own bed and when you woke up there were no traffic cones in there with you. You are still able to function relatively well on the energy stored up from all those vodka and Red Bulls. However, you can drink 10 bottl...

Mick left yesterday and towed the van up to Cotton Tree caravan park up the Sunshine Coast. I trained it up last night after work and again back to work this morning. It is a lovely spot, even though it rained like all billy O last night. Why I don't care about the weather.... I still have my wonderful Mick t...

Hello, just letting you know that Cairns will be hosting a ukulele festival 3 and 4 July this year: http://cairnsukulelefestival.net The perfect time to meet other players, have lots of jams, learn new stuff and enjoy some of the finest players in the world!

Hello everyone! I've been watching this site - and I am very happy to say I'll be joining you all on your travels next year. Single woman, 56 years young - taking a year LWOP to have an adventure! I will buy a campervan and head south from Newcastle in February. Have ticket for WOMADelaide in March. Plan...

Just a short note as I find not many people know of this brand of batteries, they are Sanyo Eneloop batteries. I use AAA & AA batteries for everything from torches & lights to the radio. camera, even my nose hair trimmer...but lets not go into that. Anyway, the Enloops are a bit more pricey but th...

Well the weather is great, the sun is shining in Perth, I am feeling good. I have only one real complaint, my van is in the driveway and not attached to my vehicle, I just can't wait until May when we plan on heading North. Just going to point the car and follow the bonnet. Did I say I just can't wait.

What do you think about having a seperate section for forum users who want to sell off any surplus equiptment (which we all have from time to time). This could include...caravans, camper trailers, vehicles in fact any thing . What do others think about this, assuming Cindy approves it of course Ke...

Has anyone got an update on Opalite caravans, I read some poor reviews from earlier last year bit I have been told they have redesigned the van and improved the quality of the unit 100%. Any information would be helpful

Have just popped in to see what's happening. Last time here Dave wasn't well. just clicked on his profile and it's deleted!!!! ????? This is not good........... On a brighter note is good to see so many "newbies.

Old Calliope crossing is closed to traffic. You can still camp fr free on both sides of the river but you can,t drive across the concrete crossing- traffic barriers on both sides.This is a pity bacause I have been camping there for years. Workplace, health and safety crap, I suppose.still a nice spot....

I have just become a member of your forum and look forward to some interesting information and help. I am aiming at retirement by the end of 2010 and we would like to buy a caravan and and 4WD, we have looked at so many and are more confused then ever, what we would like in the van is; queen size bed, inside sho...

Yep, me again & yes we arrived here on sat all ok & set camp , sunday unloaded boat etc & a little test run. Monday, well just had to go for a fish & not a bad day for the first one, we caught 8 barra ,3 under & 5 legal keepers. 55cm is the min length. Leonie topped the day with a 80cm. Rest day...

I was wondering when staying at caravan parks do you long term nomads use footware like thongs or Crocks when using the shower facilities? I had tinea many years ago & it was a nuisance to get rid of so want to avoid it happening again. Have many of you had problems like this from caravan park showers i...