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One day my housework-challenged husband decided to wash his Sweat-shirt.. Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to me, 'What setting do I use on the washing machine?' 'It depends,' I replied. 'What does it say on your shirt?' He yelled back, ' OHIO STATE ! ' And they say blon...

At a national conference of the Australian Hotels Association, the general managers of Cascade Brewery ( Tasmania ), Tooheys ( New South Wales ), XXXX ( Queensland ), CUB ( Victoria ) and Coopers ( South Australia ) found themselves sitting at the same table for lunch. When the waitress asked what the...

This photo was taken when we toured for one full year in 2003-2004. We enjoyed it sooooooooooooo much are counting down the days to permanent retirement 284 days.We are selling up and doing the full monty living in van and travelling Oz permanently. Will be be taking photos on a fulltime scale then. [...

Does this sound right? Terro.

These are a couple from along the tracks.This was on the back of a motor home. I AM LOST. I am going out to look for myself Should I return before I get back Please ask me to wait. THANK YOU Economy. Due to the decline in the economy the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off untill further no...

Hi guys, Looks like no one had a suitable answer for you. Don't be put off by the bit of light hearted fun that came from it . The question kind if got lost in there some where,but there is a lot of good info coming through on a lot of topics . Hope we can all do better next time . As long as you are happy with what yo...

Hi we,re new to caravanning just short trips so far and loving it . We would like to know if anyone has used Therma Shield paint? Is it as good as they say and is it easy to apply? Haves anyone done the whole van or just the roof? Cheers

I am wanting to purchase and have installed, a CB radio. I take it that a UHF model would be the way to go. I have no idea on what brands are the preferred but would like to have an Aussie made one if possible. Will be for use whilst travelling the outer reaches of the blacktop with maybe occasional foray off r...

when will it end!!! I just had a call from a Charity asking me to donate some of my clothes to the starving people throughout the world. I told them to P*ss off!! Anybody who fits into my clothes isn't starving!!

The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock The Farmer took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock. He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs, The float valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams. He stopped and turned a windmill on to fill a water tank And saw a ewe down...

Fair Dinkum Mate by Mal Lyons If youre a true blue Aussie, then talk the way we do. Like stone the crows and ridgy didge and Ow ya goin Blue. Waltz along Matildas and sing of Gundagai, talk about the swagmen and eat the big meat pie. If youve never humped a bluey, or thrown a boomerang. And never eaten damper...

Hi all, Wandered off today to the Outback Campers outlet in Perth's northern suburbs. Most impressive CTs. Any GNs have an Outback and would care to comment? Cheers, Tony

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Is there anyone out there in Grey Nomad Land, receiving DVA Benefits and on the road for more that 6 months of the year? If there is, how do you handle a premanent mailing address as required by DVA? Regards GOF and Precious

This story was in the Maitland Mercury. Caravan and camping enthusiasts are passing by Maitland simply because there are few options for them to set up camp. Maitland City Council is investigating the cost of establishing a free, short-term site with sewer and power facilities for a limited number...

WARNING; DON'T "DE-SPOONERISE" IF NAUGHTY WORDS OFFEND! In Memory Of A Great Man, The Late Ronnie Barker This was originally shown on BBC TV back in the seventies. Ronnie Barker could say all this without a sn igger (though god knows how many takes). Irony is that they received not one comp...

3 way fridge (RM2553 T) set up for 12 volts from the tug when moving. One of those Fridge Switch "thingies" to close down the 12 volts from the the tug to the fridge when stationary. 240 volts to the fridge when (Rarely) hooked up to shore power. Now have I got this right. I have obtained an 80 Wa...

Any of you nomadic folk heading to the show 6-7-8 Nov.?

This is pure gold , what is the world coming to and the pollies want to increase immigration from that part of the world. He would be a real asset to the country, I think Not

Hi All Does anyone have a solution to getting rid of "smelly water " coming from the tap in the motorhome. I have drained and flushed the 3 tanks to no avail ! Thanks,