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Hi everyone!! I am a 56 yr old mother and wife, with children who have grown up. I do have grandchildren but I don't see them. My husband works full-time, plus he tends to only speak when spoken too. My parents are not alive, my relatives are in England and right now, I have not got one friend. I have a good li...

No power here due to storm, guess we will have to eat the yabbies we were saving for lunch tomorrow for tea now. oh well, the price we pay.

Well, just had the bubble burst. Thought we might take a few weeks in Tassie in February 2010. Did the usual web searches and found that to take the tug and tow on the boat from Melbourne would cost 6 times the cost of a single car yet it would only occupy the space of two and half standard cars. No wonder Tas...

Hi guys, we just have to share our exciting news. Our daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on Sunday night, Jeniffer Dawn weighing in at 6lb 12. Mum and bub doing very well, Grandma and Grandad totally exhausted!! We were with her through it all and Grandma even got to cut the cord, very exciting....

I have a 12 volt TV which has dodgy reception at times and need a set top box. Can a 240v box be used with a 12 volt TV? Have seen one at Dick Smith and they seem to think it OK, but sometimes they aren't as "Techie" as you lot. I have a 150 watt inverter when not on power. I know I can get a 12 volt STB on li...

Good article on page 191 No 137 of Caravan and Motorhome on tour re the towbar support on the Navara D 40 worth reading if you own a nissan as the same chassis is used on all the models . As the article said , Why hasn't Nissan recalled all their effected vehicles

To all the guys and gals who are heading in that direction & hope you are wearing your glasses to read this. Retirement At 65 Upon reaching 65, Bob decided to retire. After having him under foot for a few months, his wife became very agitated with him. She suggested he go and do something to o...

Mildura is currently suffering a Fruitfly plague. Even though it is a permanent fruit exclusion area, roads in and out are not usually manned. Our daughter works for the Dept. of Primary Industry there, and has been rostered on to the team going out doing vineyard and household checks. Road blocks...

Can anybody out there advise on what the regs. are .I have been informed by some people that its illegal to carry them on the back of the van in W.A. if this is correct what about the other states ?.Hope you guys can help. Syd & Donna

Hello G/nomads, Has any one stayed at the above c/p in Darwin. If so please give your veiws may head that way after Mudgee. Roamin.

The Adelaide Caravan & camping Show is on Wednesday the 24th to Sunday the 28th of February 2010, Anyone going. If so what date & time are you going to be there.

G/Day members . As of the second week in Feb 2010 we will be heading north from the Gold Coast via the Warrego hwy, Landsborough hwy , Barkley hwy to the Stuart Hwy up as far as Mataranka & out to the Roper . Do we have any members near to or likely to be travelling this area at this time ?

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A mother and her young son were flying Eastwest Airlines from Melbourne to Merimbula. The son (who had been looking out the window) turned to his mother and said, If big dogs have baby dogs and big cats have baby cats, why dont big planes have baby planes? The mother (who couldnt think of a suit...

We're about to head back East across the Nullarbor and we have heard that SA takes fresh fruit and veg off you at Ceduna (which is pretty bizarre, as WA takes them off you when you head west, what, do the two states get worried about sharing germs??). The link to the info on the SA govt website is broken, so I...

BRUISER © His battle-scarred body lay in the shade on the cool verandah. A raised eye brow and one partially opened eye discreetly followed the movement of a passer-by. He was loyal and faithful, but could be spiteful if left home alone. Bruiser would bite his owner. Not enough to do any damage...

Found a new awning cleaner that seems to work and doesn't have that chlorine or ammonia base that just loves to eat stitching if not completely wash off . OZ Clean Mould Power. Used it on my boat canopy and it works no effort requires Got it at my local IGA

If your going away..please stay safe..take plenty of breaks Dave

Gary & Kerry gave us the guided tour of their new caravan last night...very nice indead... Question: can anyone tell us what the large black panel...inside the doorway.....its got a pocket and coat hooks....??? Dave