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This morning I bought a 9v battery to be used in a clock radio.I put the battery in my shorts pocket.Whilst driving home I felt a burning feeling on my leg.The reason was the battery being red hot,to hot to hold in your hand.I wrapped the battery in a chamois leather and put the thing in a bucket of water and...

Oh 'golly it's cold here in Mount Gambier. Had lovely warm welcome home from 5 grandies here.! Left Sunshine Coast, via Toowoomba,Stanthorpe, Tamworth, Condobolin Hay Mildura Pinnaroo.Took 5 days. Free camped all but two nights. Was interesting trip, and oh so lovely to see green fields once int...

Swearing A 7 year old and a 4 year old are upstairs in their bedroom. 'You know what?' says the 7 year old, 'I think it's about time we started swearing.' The 4 year old nods his head in approval, so the 7 year old says, 'When we go downstairs for breakfast I'm gonna swear first, then you swear after me, ok...

We have to be a little stupid, but we is packed and ready to roll, heading south on the morrow with grey ribbons and label proudly displayed on the back of car and van, heading for Young, A little early but better than late, First thing we checked was the heater in the van, plus extra blankets as it is minus 2...

i have been using my domestic 10amp outside power socket to charge the in house caravan battery and cool the fridge before going on trips. usually leave it on for a day and a night before leaving. (same socket operates my house water pump and dam pump) Thinking that i may let friends and fellow g.n's use a...

It was fun being a baby boomer - until now. Some of the artists of the 60's are revising their hits. They include; Hermans Hermits - Mrs Brown you've got a lovely walker. Bee Gees - How can you mend a broken hip? Roberta Flack - First time ever I forgot your face. Paul Simon - 50 ways to lose your liver. The Co...

Hi Everyone We are looking at levelling devices (levellers) for our Coaster and would appreciate any feedback/advice on what to get. Fiamma have a couple of different types - e.g. "stepped" or "flat", made of plastic for around $50. Any experience with these ? Thanks

Does anyone know of a list or site that lists showgrounds that allow camping for caravans, motorhomes etc as they are a handy & cheap place to camp. We are in NSW now & know of a few which I will list below Coffs Harbour Glen Innis Grafton racecourse (i think) Murwillumbah Kyogle Tenterfield We a...

I have a friend who is a very pedantic perfectionist sort of guy who wanted to check out my workshop so I cleaned up; his is always pristine (but never used) went inside and washed my hands with toothpaste..... I think next visit to the War Vets Home I'll find a vacant bed and claim it.......

I am looking at travelling from Brisbane, Barcaldine, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Mildura, Parkes, Moree amd then back to Brisbane. I am hoping to do this trip in 11 days as I have committments in Brisbane. I would like advice about the best place to stay, where no...

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got myself a gps holder, one that goes on the window, but im thinkink about putting it on the lower right side of the window in the van when driving, not that we'll need it a lot, but just in case,where do u put yours?

Basil wrote: "I have a friend who is a very pedantic perfectionist sort of guy who wanted to check out my workshop so I cleaned up; his is always pristine (but never used) went inside and washed my hands with toothpaste..... I think next visit to the War Vets Home I'll find a vacant bed and claim it....

We could understand it if we had been near the activity, but we are parked up in a beautiful little rural town (Clifton QLD) and, inside a large shed too!! While carrying out extensive modifications to our motor-home, we had all the shutters of the shed closed, to stop the raging winds from blowing e...

What is wrong with this picture? On the back of a small Hyundai three door car was a sticker which read: Buy Australian Use it or Lose it. Is it just me or....................................???

Just got news that some MORON has chopped down the Sign at the Tip of Cape York. Why don't these people just stay home and destroy their own property. I know, I know, destroying things others get pleasure out of is more fun. Cheers, xina.

Hi all, My son has two weeks hols at xmas and wants me to take him to Lake Eyre. He's computer programmer, aged 26 and never goes outside his job on the Central Coast of NSW. This was my reply - Am I close? Can anyone confirm that I'm right? or not? "I would love to do it myself. But this 4-tonne motorhome...

Can anyone tell me what the road is like from the great northern highway at Newman through Tom Price to coastal highway and on to Onslow is like please?

Hmm, I've always wondered this myself... now I know. - People born before 1946 were called The Silent generation.. - The Baby Boomers, are people born between 1946 and 1959. - Generation X, people have been born between 1960 and 1979. - Generation Y, are the people born between 1980 and 2009 Why do we c...

We have been offered a 2004 pajero exceed and would like your opinion of them as a tow vehicle. ASny advice will be appreciated.