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A maths Problem? Why Australia is in Trouble The population of this country is 20 million. 11 million are retired. That leaves 9 million to do the work. There are 5 million in school Which leaves 4 million to do the work. Of this there are 2 million employed by the federal government. Leaving 2 mi...

Currently there is a blitz on UNREGISTERED dogs in town. Rangers are patroling all the places popular with dogs and their owners (including Kambah Pool). Owners are being fined if they have not registered their dog in the strict accordance with the ACT Domestic Animal Control Act 2000. I'd suggest t...

Finally, a definition of globalization that I can understand and to which Inow can relate : Question:What is the truest definition of Globalization ? Answer :Princess Diana's death.. Question :How come? Answer : An English princess with an Egyptian boyfriend crashes in a French tunnel,dri...

Planing a 10 trip to Tassie in Nov 09, flying down and then hiring a vehicle . Anyone done the same and can advise on motor home and van parks or car and B&B's. Have been told not many van parks available . Any comments would be appreciated

last week we went for our first test run in the tardis, with our dog Beg, He was very well behaved and even tried to eat dads dinner, hope you enjoy our pics

Hi Just wondering if anyone has come up with meals suitable for solo's.I haven't started my trip yet,wont be until early 2010 when i pack up and take of to wherever i want.In my yet to be decided 20' caravan with shower toilet and everything else i need towed by a yet to be decided vehicle.Patrol or Cruise...

Saw this on another site and thought what a good idea...dunno how much sun they'd get inside the van tho, Sue We were planning to travel around outback Australia in our caravan but still wanted to enjoy home grown vegetables while we were on the road. No problem - we took a vegetable garden with us! It sim...

An old man lived alone in the countryside. He wanted to dig his tomato garden, but it would be very hard work as the ground was hardened. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him normally, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament. Dear Vincent, I am feeling prett...

Out of choice I already use a camp oven quite often. After many unsuccessful outcomes I came across this hint which has been of great help with my cooking from chocolate cake to full roast. Timing is a breeze now: Test the heat of the camp oven by placing a small piece of paper inside. If the paper goes yel...

STUD ROOSTER A farmer went out one day and bought a brand new stud rooster for his chicken coop. The new rooster struts over to the old rooster and says, 'OK old f art, time for you to retire.' The old rooster replies, 'Come on, surely you cannot handle ALL of these chickens. Look what it has done to me Can't...

so when buying the van my dad (86) wanted comfort etc, so he got one with a shower/toilet, I told him I'll always take the thing to the dump point, do all that stuff now at our first park he tells me to use the park toilets, and showers etc.. I can understand the shower thing, but not to use the loo, he said he'...

We got a call during the week from the caravan builder saying someone had cancelled their van and we could take over the build. It was still early enough in the build stage that we could have our modifications done and have the colours we want. So we called in on the way home this afternoon, chose the colou...

Mmmm .. I wonder if you can relate to this ..

Oil Change instructions for Women: 1) Drive into Ultra Tune when the odometer reaches 10,000 kilometres since the last oil change. 2) Drink a cup of coffee, read paper (both of which are free). 3) 15 minutes later, swipe the Visa and leave with a properly maintained vehicle. Money spent: Oil Change: $...

is this possible? our van dont have an oven?

When you buy any compressor fridge and want run on Solar from fridge to battery is govened by length of cable bought with fridge,but cable from battery to solar panel what govens that length if its to long will there be power loss to battery. Also what size cable is used from panel to battery eg 6mm 7mm. ...

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Dust storm from NSW has just hit the Sunshine Coast; is very warm and humid here. Yet I hear at home in Mount Gambier it is 16 and raining!!!!! We are going home in about 10 days time, so will be finding it a tad chillier than here!!

Should children witness childbirth? Due to a power outage, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very dark so the paramedic asked Kathleen, a 3-yr old girl to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby. Very diligently, Kathleen did as she w...

Anyone know who is fitting A frames in south east Qld. Any feedback on types?