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Anyone know what the road is like from Winton to Richmond so I can connect to the Flinders Hwy to go onto Townsville On the maps it shows as a development road so just how developed is it . Is there an alternative route that anyone would recommended towing a standard sealed road van

Ex ADF people will this interesting /www.micom.net/oops -- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Monday 10th of August 2009 07:39:41 PM

NEW YORK?- resident Kathy Evans brought humiliation to her friends and family when she set a new standard for stupidity with her appearance on the popular TV show, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.' Evans, a 32-year-old wife and mother of two, got stuck on the first question and proceeded to make what fa...

Hi Guys and Gals!! Yip, I'm still in Katherine and working hard, hence the quiet! I met Mike47 and nearly jumped the counter to say hello I was so thrilled to meet another Grey Nomad!! Anyway, that night I a local blk fella decided he liked the look of the m/home and smashed a side louvre window, renched th...

A retired couple, Margaret and Bert, moved to Tamworth . Bert always wanted a pair of R.M. WILLIAMS boots, so, seeing some on sale, he bought them and wore them home. Walking proudly, he sauntered into the kitchen and said to his wife, 'Notice anything different about me?' Margaret looked him over. 'N...

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Driving back from the Sunshine coast I noticed a lot of names on the back of Vans,motor homes etc.One in particular took my fancy.("No fixed abode your honour"),another was "Goodbye cruel World we are doing the circuit".There were quite a few more that I cant recall just now....

Hi All, anyone out there got a Jayco Sterling? We want to take of exterior light fitting to change globe? Have posted a query on Jayco forum also. Has been gorgeous weather here at Mudjimba, but southerly blowing today. Next week expected to be 22 - 26 !!!! cheers Colleen

This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint...it goes like this: What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%? What ma...

Granny seems curious as to what exactly I'll be making on my new machine and here is something I'm going to provide as an exclusive offer strictly to GN's..... Yes its the "Safety Beacon" for dogs and cats that is powered by 3 button cells ( included with instructions) and comes in 3 colour...

Watched the ABC story today on Stateline re this unfolding drama of lies and political intrigue, I'm sure either John leCarre or perhaps Granny scripted this..... What got up my nose is the fact that this bloke Gretche can mirraculously get admitted to Heysen Green when they have no "beds"...

returned to forum after a short break .surprised to see so many new members. going west next month to alice springs,coober pedy and woomera.further south if time permits.good feeling just planing for the trip. hope to run into some other nomad members on the way. rocan

A mother took her five-year-old son with her to the bank on a busy lunchtime. They got behind a very fat woman wearing a business suit complete with pager. After waiting patiently for a few minutes, the little boy said loudly, "Wow, She's fat! The mother bent down and whispered in the little boy's...

Saw this article on the Touring Oz site, these crimes with RV thefts seem to be on the increase around Oz, it is not just confined to Sapphire, but gives us an awareness of what can happen anywhere. I think the last report on major thefts in caravan parks was at Hervey Bay. For the Sapphire ones see; htt...

The following are actual stories provided by travel agents: I had someone ask for an aisle seats so that his or her hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window. A client called in inquiring about a package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to f...

A duck walks into a pub and orders a pint of beer and a ham sandwich. The barman looks at him and says, "Hang on! You're a duck." "I see your eyes are working," replies the duck. "And you can talk!" exclaims the barman. "I see your ears are working, too," says t...

HI fellow nomads! I need a bit of advice from seasoned travelers who use a GPS in their car. I have one that costs about $300 so am a bit paranoid about leaving it in plain view on the windscreen. Over the years I have heard about cars being broken into & having them stolen. I prefer to leave it in place on...

Hi.We have just spent ten days touring the South Island of NZ.A most beautiful country,Petrol.nz$1.65 pl.Diesel nz$1.03 cents per litre.There were four adults and an apprentice adult grandaughter eight going on 30.We hired a Mitsubishi Canter mobile home.A great rental price,free pick up from...

Just thought I'd help anyone whose not on the road feel a little envious. We are camped in the scrub between southern cross and coolgardie, slowly making our way west, enjoying every minute so if your not on thr road somewhere it's time you were.

Recently, I was diagnosed with A. A. A. D. D. - Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder. This is how it manifests: > >I decide to wash my car. As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the hall table. I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car. I lay my car keys down on the ta...