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A New Zealander was washed up on a beach after a terrible shipwreck. Only a sheep and a sheepdog were washed up with him. Looking around, he realised they were stranded on a deserted island. After being there awhile, he got into the habit of taking his two animal companions to the beach every evening to w...

i was just listening to a few slim dusty cd's.most of his songs are about towns and areas of australia.every time he mentioned a town i thought of what it was like when we were there and which way we were headed.there were a lot of areas sung about which we have not yet visited and it made us think how big this...

We have just watched the 'Four Corners' show on the TV, and it's truly amazing/frightening what these up to date 'Hackers' and 'Identity' thieves get up to. Fortunately, most of us GN's know how to protect our computers from that kind of misfortune, but sadly, there seems to be an astonishing n...

Is it just me, don't tell me that the "Dancing with the stars" show does'nt have a winner already Judy has coercered me into watching it, and I reckon that one of Channel 7 stars will win, Funny how the only ones that are left are on 7, except the sympathy vote for that blind fella who cannot d...

We're thinking of spending a couple of days at the eco-lodge camp ground in Karijini National Park in WA, but we're not sure whether the road in is suitable for our standard non-offroad van. Has anyone been there?

This could be a good place for some "time out", click on link below; http://www.mensshed.org/index.htm Vic

To make it stand, You wet it !To make it wet, You suck it !To make it stiff, You lick it !To get it in, You push it! Darn !!!!!!! Threading a needle when you're older is a BITCH!

I am putting alot of my personal things in storage while I travel.The Question is, "What do I pack to take with me"?,From- linen, towels, clothes,etc.I have no idea.I So maybe The Ladies can advise me on whats what,please. I know it sound silly, But its part of what I need to know.

Hi All, You know what gets up my nose? All these so called pet friendly Caravan Parks that advertise under false pretences. They accept small dogs only. I would say they are only 1/25th Pet Friendly as most of the little (Lap Dogs) yappers, are only that size to my 2 German Shepherds. My apols to all t...

WARNING : ONLY Read This Once You Are Able To LAUGH OUT LOUD. Hysterics might set in. The writer of this piece paints a very vivid picture... funny stuff. You will laugh - guaranteed! ENJOY!! I went to Bunnings recently while not being altogether sure that course of action was a wise one. You see, the pre...

Went for my shower this evening and found a big slice of thick black grease on my arm, ordinary hand soap did'nt make ant difference,so put on some hair shampoo, called "Sunsilk" wiped it off like magic Have put on a thread regarding hand cleaner before using elcheapo $2dollar stuff but I am...

We have just read the article on our Grey Nomads homepage about 'Are grey nomads the litter busters?' And we would like to mention our support to that program during our travels too. Most of the places we have covered since leaving Sapphire, Cairns, Townsville, Darwin, Wyndham and down to here at Ger...

A fellow walks into a bar, notices a very large jar on the counter, and sees that it's filled to the brim with $10 notes. He guesses there must be more than ten thousand pounds in it. He approaches the bartender and asks, 'What's with the money in the jar?' 'Well... you pay $10 and if you pass three tests, yo...

A woman in her thirties is at home happily jumping unclothed, on her bed and squealing with delight. Her husband watches her for a while and asks, 'Do you have any idea how ridiculous you look? What's the matter with you?' The woman continues to bounce on the bed and says, 'I don't care what you think. I ju...

Hi all; we are supposed to be crossing over to WA late Dec. Firstly to attend sons wedding in Busselton 16th Jan, secondly to also find work in south west for a while. I'm starting to wonder what if it's hot?!? Although we have air con, we usually free camp, so that will be useless. Has anyone else travelle...

any one had any experiance with people who do this? I'm kind of thinking about this idea for the long trips which would be long stretch to have our dog with us is it worth having a house sitter for say 2/3 months? I could take him to a kennel but there expensive. any other ideas?

One day Lone Ranger and his side kick Tonto were out riding when Lone Ranger had to take a wee. So Lone Ranger goes over to the bush pulls down his pants and then he screams. He runs over to Tonto and says, "Tonto I've been bitten by a snake on my penis go to town and ask the doctor what to do." So Tont...

A man and his wife were driving home one very cold night when the wife asks her husband to stop the car. There was a baby skunk lying at the side of the road, and she got out to see if it was still alive. It was, and she said to her husband, 'It's nearly frozen to death. Can we take it with us, get it warm, and let i...

Had a couple of Emails and S/Ms for this , There are 3 ways of establishing yourself, !, you can find a suitable area and peg (claim) yourself a block at 900 square metres, its a little under 1/4 acre, (total once only outlay is around $1250 including bond of $1000) and it is for a 5 year lease, and it usua...

Is the small ho****er cylinder in caravans big enough to get a good shower? Friend has a shower in a Jayco 26 and says there is never enough hot water.Not sure how long he expects it to last.But surely there is enough hot water for a quick shower.