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generally speaking what type of recovery gear do most of you carry whilst travelling on long trips around the block dave

A little boy and his grandfather are raking leaves in the yard. The little boy sees an earthworm trying to get back into its hole. He says, "Grandpa, I bet I can put that worm back in that hole." The grandfather replies, "I'll bet you five dollars you can't. It's too wiggly and limp to put...

I don't want to sound discriminate, but is there any way of finding out how many Army grey nomads are out there, I know of one?? hi Gary. Muz

Nother lurking newby coming outa the closet HellOooo everyone Solo wannabe nomad ~ not grey yet but I'm working on it... Peace ~ Sunshine -- Edited by Sunshine on Wednesday 14th of October 2009 09:10:19 PM

On our recent trip we called into the Big 4 at Moamma ,, on the Murray. Arrived mid morning to check in. Female on reception , her first words were======= WHATAAAA YAAAA WANTTT ????.... , then proceded to have a proper dummy spit because it was still am. There was also a price hike as well plus scho...

Hi Everyone, we are thinking of going to the Eyre Pens next year and were wondering what time of year was the best. We were looking at Feb - April. Would like it if the weather was warm but not too hot - happy up to 30 degrees or so. Also any ideas on great camp spots (preferably not caravan parks) and thi...

Hello Fellow Nomads, I would like to buy a Cast Iron Dutch Oven but can not buy Australian Made. Have checked with Furphys Foundrys that used to make one in Australia. But like every thing else, they import them now. Got on to an Amercian company called Lodge. Contacted Lodge and they said it would cos...

After all the time I have been a staunch supporter of SB, I arrived here last Friday to immense disappointment.... The jetty is closed for repair Not only is the jetty closed, there has been howling easterlies blowing making it hard to get near the water anywhere. I have managed to get a good feed of squi...

firstly welcome UNA enjoy the ride Now Mr GNOME how in the name of hell did u get onto that seat I tried and tried, even asked Wendy to go down on all fours so i could get a bunk up [gawd she can swear}

G'Day Kids! ~ Just wanted some attention, so thought I'd better introduce myself Posted on health and wellbeing but that didn't work...you all must be too healthy cause no one has been in there to reply. I made a few posts long time ago, but there is no sign of them and it was pretty quiet in here back the...

Hi all, we are now getting closer to making the major decision about heading out. We are now planning at least two years maybe three and the whole matter of money has arisen as we knew it would. We own our home but need the finance to buy caravan, two vehicle, etc and while we have money that we can access it w...

I am on a DVA and centerlink disability pension. My first trip is intended to be 12 mnths, I have a permant postal address. Do they really care if you are travelling when you are on a disability. ??

In between appointments this afternoon went down and checked out Plushes Bend, there were a few CV's , MH's sitting down there on the river. No ammenities and allowed to stay 7 days. Looks OK, I think it is in the bible.

All Holdens on the podeum (spelling), back where they belong.

dad and I had a nice drive from nowra to Condobolin NSW, About a 5hr drive, I did most of the driving, some of the roads leading here are a bit dicey but we took our time, had to make a few pit stops for Ben the dog. dads gone down to the river to try his luck then tomorrow were going to look at the house where dad an...

Just got back from up the Street and noticed that Uleaded petrol is down to 115.9 pl while diesel is still up at 121.9. Like Pauline said: "please explain" I certainly can't. Ma

Why is it that each fuel company has different colour codes on there pump handles . Surely there needs to be a standard colour code nation wide . Recently stopped a GN from filling his diesel with ULP , he like a lot thought that Black was diesel when in fact at this particular outlet diesel was dark blu...

hi all not really relevent to any thing but it just annoys the hell out of me. had to take van to have work carried out on it. i knew there was road works being done on my normal route so went an alternative way guess what road works. so turned off to go another way guess what, more road works. my biggest bitch i...

We have a new house guest,came uninvited this morning and took up residence on our back verandah.A beautiful creature about 6 feet long a bit on the thin side,I guess that it just came out of hibernation.The Magpies and Mynahs alerted us to his arrival with loud bird noises(could'nt spell squawking)...

G'Day to all, This years trip had us on the road for 7mths , left in March heading south we followed the coast to VIC, by late April & meet the C O L D change with a zero temp the first night.I know now why they all go north for winter,we had the state to our selves. Upon reaching Sale we we headed to nint...