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THE SPIRITS OF THE OUTBACK© Veronica Weal Mount Isa, Queensland When those aircraft started falling in an outrage so appalling That the world was changed forever on a clear September day, Did you shed some tears of pity for the pain of New York City?Did you grieve for senseless slaughter in a country...

Looking to buy a diesel 4WD. Early days yet, but the vehicles in my price range (say, $25-30,000) seem to have about 100,000km on the clock. Now, I have never had a diesel, so is this a reasonable reading for a vehicle about 4 to 5 years old? And could I hope for, say, another 100,000km out of it before needi...

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I am thinking of putting a bar fridge in the van as we only use powered sites, and we have a 12v fridge in the car for use when traveling. Does anyone know the durability of a bar fridge when used this way.

We went to our first caravan show on the weekend so many choices! Any expert advice not to touch, must haves? We will be heading out in about 12 months. We welcome any and all advice to us wee novices ! Cheers Rog and Gab Ps Carn't wait it s exciting

so i on the way home found this tiny little c/p in Snowtown SA wow it got 2 powered sites asphalted and very level and comes in at $15 a night

Would anyone care to comment on these.I am lead to believe they aussie made & have a 5yr warrenty on all parts which seems very good.Would appreicate any feed back.In Renmark at the moment & both of us are dying 39d.(we are from Tassie) Thanks Syd & Donna

Recently we had an overnight camp on the river bank a few klms out of Historic Sofala.A great free camp spoilt by idiots who make camp fires without much consideration for other people.Not the fires themselves but the sheer number of fireplaces.In an area say half a football pitch I counted no less tha...

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If my owner ,Feeder,Best mate finds out that I am using his p/c he will go bonkers. My name is Wally and I own Marty and Sylvia.We go away toghether in our Penguin Van and visit as many scented places that my nose can endure.Why I am writing is to let other "Best mates,Faithfull,Lovable,protectiv...

Were on the road again in the morning , first Big trip in the Tardis.. heading to kimba,SA, 5 days over , then Adelaide for 3 or 4 days, then make our way home 4 days should be good i hope...

A few of years ago a young Japanese friend was staying with us. She wanted to cook us a typical Japanese meal. "Where"s your rice" she asked. Big bag of rice was put on the bench. Now "Can I have your Rice Cooker" ??!!! " We dont have one" I said. How d...

A rabbit walks into a pub and says to the barman, 'Can I have a pint of beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie?' The barman is amazed, but gives the rabbit a pint of beer and a ham and cheese toastie. The rabbit drinks the beer and eats the toastie. He then leaves. The following night the rabbit returns and again a...

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One more sleep and we are off. Tomorrow can't come quick enough. Nelligen for a week and then we will travel home VIA TOWNSVILLE.......LOL Now all you boys and girls play nicely while we are away and stay safe, healthy and happy. See you sometime in December. Bye for now Ma and Guru

I actually got this simple recipe from an old cattle rancher mate I stayed with, near Porterville, California. Ray is long gone now but I still enjoy his version of "Cowboy Pa-taters" Done on a campfire in a cast iron pan the first time I had it. But on the BBQ, in the oven o...

A SPANISH Teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine. 'House' for instance, is feminine: 'la casa.' 'Pencil,' however, is masculine: 'el lapiz.' A student asked, 'What gender is 'computer'?' Instead of giving the ans...

I am thinking of getting a dolly trailer has any one got any photos of one. Or plans of one that I could build.

Is anyone out there running the DICK CEPIC FC-11 tyres? They are part of the micky thompson series. they are a 60/40 tread patteren.