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The subject caravan park burn down yesterday, I don't have any further details at present but by the pics it looks like it won't be opening too soon again if ever. I'll try to post some pic's in Sharing Photos, but will have to see if I can do it first. Vic

Old people have problems that you haven't even considered yet! An 85-year old man was requested by his doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam. The doctor gave the man a jar and said, 'Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow.' The next day the 85-year old man reappeared at th...

Well to make your day and to send you on your way with a laugh have a sqizz at Gracies "hunting outfit". She looks like something out of "Horse & Hounds". Of course all my fault, SWMBO says to buy her a jacquet as she ate the last one so off we trot to the pet shops to buy her one and n...

Hi all .. I have an idea that might help identification of other GN's whilst travelling about .. While we have (or will have) stickers pertaining to us being GN's for confirmation, I feel that if we attach and fly a couple of GREY RIBBONS from one's radio antenna. Keep them short (6") and they wont d...

Pt Hedland Fire;

Can't wait to "spot" one; people starting to arrive from "down south" here at Mudjimba, so hopefully will meet a fellow nomad soon!!!!!

hi everyone, can anybody tell me if the road from port douglas to cooktown is sealed all the way and how long does the drive take. hope you can help.

Pretty sure this is true............? Talking to a mate the other day and he told me the following story that happened to his brother-- Brother complained that his Patrol had no pulling power with the new 16' van hooked up, surged up to 60km easy enough but wouldn't pull past without huge amounts of rig...

We haven't bought a van or tow vehicle yet but thinking of van up 18 - 20ft maximum and Nissan Pathfinder to tow it and also be an off roder when we need it. Does anyone have experience with the latest model Pathfinder as a tow vehicle. Ability, fuel economy solo and under tow. Your experience would be ap...

MY EX-WIFE THE PILOT My ex-wife started taking flying lessons about the time our divorce started and she got her licence shortly before our divorce was final, later that same year. Yesterday afternoon I got a phone call, that she narrowly escaped injury in the aircraft she was piloting. Seems she was...

Xina sent me this tip, good to know, thanks Xina. If you don't know, this is good info whether you live in the city or the country! It is about time for the little stinkers to latch on. Tick removal Spring will be here soon and the ticks will soon be showing their heads. Here is a good way to get them off you...

Howdy All, currently at a park in Claireville 200km north of Rockhampton situated very nicely right on the beach. What I am interested in is your feedback on parks to the north of here either along the coast or inland that stick in your mind as being just that bit special either because of location or att...

Hi Guys Wondering if I could ask for some help. I am trying to get an email address to post a Work Wanted advert but my computer wont let me continue with the link. Can anyone give me an email address that I could contact please. Thanks Janine

Why Parents Drink! A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.' With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hand...

I have just splashed out and bought my own laptop and I got hood winked into buying the pre paid telstra mobile pre paid....and when on my computer it won't let me open up the forum and I am missing all my pals... Anyone know what the problem is and how I can fix it? Otherwise my chats will have to be limited t...

"Tisha" African for the "willful one" Full blood Basenji, a lot of my old dog Pixie, and at the moment the only diff is her longer legs and her youth, Shes is 12 mth old and as with all Basenji cannot bark but yodels, her size and temperament makes her an ideal companion for us whe...

Hello one and all .. I was advised by a current member to visit this site and I find the concept excellent .. Many thanks Barb ! .. and give 'Mollie' a hug for me .. Familiar with much of the outback and a current member of the HF radio group, the big decision was for me now to sell the house and hit the road .. T...

I thought this was a good idea. Very simple design, starts every time, never needs sharpening and very economical to run.

Hi dear all grey nomads, This is Ulrika Eriksson writing, a Swedish Journalist, based in Sydney, Australia. At the moment I'm working on an article for a Swedish Caravan and Motorhome magasine and I wonder if any of you would be willing, with a few words, to share your thoughts on why you are out on the ro...