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G'day My name is Bob, also known as Guru from ancient times. I am married to the most wonderful lady on the net, her nickname is Ma. From time to time (when I am allowed) I put a few comments on this forum using Mas' login... If that is at all offfensive, let Ma know and I'll go back into the doghouse...

Setting the cat amongst the pigeons! We have reached the conclusion that in the interests of world peace (and domination!), I hop behind the wheel and Mike directs me in backing the van into the site. I am hopeless at giving directions (picture a demented traffic cop), Mike is good, ergo - I back the va...

Well after 6 weeks hubby & I are home from our big adventure to the other side of Oz. 9000 Km's with most of that being the getting to WA & coming home to NSW. We crossed the Nullabor and started at Esperance & made it to Mandurah mainly via the coast. Our month over there went too fast. When I hav...

On my way to the local toyshop, as I opened my door a fat toad was spotted in the birds water container, Got out the 50/50 dettol and water mix and sprayed him profusely, it kills em stone dead, and its fun hunting them down and shooting them, and as Judy said he will be very clean when St Peter opens his...

Yes that's right - next Friday the 15 May. Anyone who wishes to consientiously object about anything presumably is allowed to do so on the 15 th....

Hi Cindy Thanks so much the stickers arrived today, I will be out cleaning the back window so I can put them on show tomorrow, thanks again Graeme

Is it true that if you put a new battery with an older one then the new battery will kill the old battery in a short time................

To all Gray Nomads. Drongo Dave and Wendy are on there way. They have put there names on the van so if anybody sees them on there travels please say hello. And a few beers.lol you wont meet a nicer couple. To Dave and Wendy we all hope you have a great trip and see and do everything you planned. good

Hi guys thanks for all your help with the interent it was great and I feel that it is under control now. Slowly working through the problems before hitting the road. I have a 12volt fridge which draws 4A on 12 volts. it works well both as a fridge or freezer. I went and brought 2 /12 volt batteries and I have t...

I was redrilling my white ant protection barrier and had the camper next to me and just happened to have the uhf on and scanning (1) I cant see you yet, I will let you know when you can see me??????????????? (2) put the load on the second to last post, not the last but the one before that or oh bugger it make i...

Yeah I know we don't talk politics in here but consider the poll. Its anonymous but you can of course express any ideas. I'm thinking the Australain Seniors Party would be a good place to start.

My stickers arrived today(wed).Thank you they are already on the backside/end of my Penguin.A good job well done.CheersIbbo.

A man said to his wife one day, 'I don't know how you can be so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time. 'The wife responded, 'Allow me to explain. God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me; God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!

Hi Guys, We have finally made it to oz. Lovely on the gold coast After a bit of searching we have found a BA falcon to buy to tow our caravan when we purchase that. We are now having trouble getting insurance while on te move. Can any one offer suggestions, I have tryed to search the forum but seach engine gi...

My herd of Lowlines, were due to be services, as they had all dropped their calfs, and it was time to pump em back up. So I bundled them into the cattle crate and headed to my mate who had a good bull. When he was finished i loaded them backup and returned The next morning I rolled over and asked Monica to look o...

Hi fellow Grey Nomaders! I am back from NZ, had a WONDERFUL time with my Grandson, but am ready for the road again. I am heading up from Naracoorte to ??? Mt Pirie, Port Augusta areas then up to Alice Springs. Probably will take 2-3 weeks to get there, depending how much I get sidetracked! Will post again a...

Fess up who still has a fiddle with the lego who plays with their kids train set? I do. Lego is great fun. I fight with Grandson over who is going to be the Fat Controller when we play with Thomas....

Grettings all, as with the previous post we are still looking for a van here in WA. We have found one that looks in good condition at a price we can afford ($45k). T'was wondering if anyone knows anything about the "2003 model Traveller Chateau". So many brands.....so many choices.

I think I messed up my very 1st post, sorry about that. Thanks to Chris and Jim for their replies. I think what I really need to know is, if I stick to the beaten track in central Australia will I be safe free camping? I have only free camped a couple of times and always on the coast where there are hoards of peo...

Is anyone running a sweep on the next budget? How do you think us GN's will fair? Swannee says not to bank your tax cuts yet....