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Hi SGN's, made it into Darwin today. Crikey, the roads are absolutely chockkas with travellers. I estimate that at least 50% of the vehicles on the road from Daly Waters to Darwin have been Caravans, Motorhomes or Campers (and I'm probably being conservative). Just about all of the caravan parks in D...

Heading down the highway the other day and saw a classic example of good road manners, I was following a van and he flashed his right indicator for me to overtake , as soon as I pulled out he lifted his foot, (you could see his speed reduction) and then saw his h/lights flash in the offside mirror for me to...

i thought i would do a post on the e-mail address,of these three people my councillor darrenpower@logan.qld.gov.au. barbara stones address springwood@parliament.qld.gov.au. the minister for main roads mainroads@mi...

all the states transport minister's agree to work to a full fedral registration for trucks, by 2012. i never thought i would ever see this happen.

When I sold the house I was surprised at the "STUFF" I had accumalated over the years, I 've avvised other nomads that this is the most difficult part of becoming a full time Nomad, Now I've started again with a partner "WE" have accumalated again We went along to our local market...

Four married guys go golfing.While playing the 4th hole, the following conversation took place: 1st Guy: "You have no idea what I had to do to be able to come out golfing this weekend. I had to promise my wifethat I will paint every room in the house next weekend." 2nd Guy: "That's nothi...

Installed an Icom 440 UHF radio in the tug yesterday, but after reading the destruction manual had some inquires re the many functions that come as standard which enhance the reception and on road use At about 2300 last night sent an email off to the head office of ICOM in Melbourne on the off cha...

We are having a spell out of the van and are housesitting in Busselton for 6 weeks from mid august. we would appreciate a few hints about what we should see while we are there and also about any supposed attractions that we should give a miss.

Inner Peace If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can understand when your loved on...

COMFREY OINTMENT. You must NOT use metal utensils when preparing Herbal Remedies. Metal causes a re-action which could negate the effectiveness of the product. Glass or Enamel only, a Wooden spoon, and a Plastic slotted spoon. 750G Leaf. 2 & a half cups Olive [or other] Oil. [NOT Baby Oil....

I hope soon to be like some of you and moving around, we have a 17.6 van and live in the South Burnett area and we are wondering if there is a site with some more free camps as we already have the camps book and just looking at more areas. Is there anything around Hervey Bay or the Fraser Coast area. I really li...

Sometime ago, there was a mention of dry dog shampoo, I think by Basil, can't find said article, did not realise that there was 67 pages to look through!!, gave up after about 6.Would appreciate an update, going to big pet shop in Emerald next week to stock up on other goodies for our little girl, Thanks....

I have found the information: courtesy of Frank & Brenda from "Caravaners Forum" Frank & Brenda on Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:57 pmG'day, Here's the one I made, bought the unit from Woolies (GLADE) not Airwick, used it at home till all perfume used up, cut the "bottle" off the i...

Hello Everyone - I am wondering if any of you could advise on towing courses in Perth? Hubby and I are new to the forum [its great too by the way] Can you believe it - but we both have never towed before - infact I am thinking that it can be quite scary - so I am thinking that we should both do a towing course. Any f...

Whats your favorite footwear while driving,??? bought a new pair of boots, could'nt find Redbacks or Blundstones, so ended up with Elastic sided Baxters, made in NSW, needed real bad, my others were falling to bits, Hate breaking in a new pair of boots with the stiff leather, went down to PO in slippe...

Any GNs know if you can buy proper canvas shower/toilet enclosures? I've seen the "automatic pop-up" models and they seem very flimsy (and I suspect the pop-up and down function would drive me totally insane because I have watched people trying it out and it does not seem to work very well)...

I am a registered mystery shopper for Spectre, and C was just asking if we know of anyone travelling in the Northern Territory over the next three months. They need people to asssess petrol stations - and are willing to pay very attractive incentives. Unfortunately - we will be on the other side of the c...

Going to try a four to five month trip after Easter next year, it will be my first long trip in our motorhome. Leaving from Byron Bay [where we will be for Easter] and trying to sort where to go. So all you experienced gurus of the travel give some feedback on where you would go............

Some more photos from last years travels.Have about 250 more on the visit over 2 days to the Memorial.The propellers are from one of the Submarines that attacked Sydney Harbour and the Landrover was hit by a mine in Afghanistan. Enjoy. -- Edited by wilnomad on Tuesday 9th of June 2009 07:37:51 PM

This is so simple but very yummy. While in WA at Walpole we were spoilt by our neighbours who brought us over some hot corn damper straight from the camp oven. I don't know the quantities but there were only 2 ingredients SR flour and a tin of creamed corn (and a little herb/spice whatever you fancy.) I w...