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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.

I have a cat that I do not want to pert with. She doesn't go far away from me anyway. She can not kill a spider let alone a bird.

I read in the news this morning of the fires on the Sunshine Coast - although they have eased now. Mr and Mrs Ibbo are on the Sunshine Coast at the moment. Hope they are safe and out of harms way. Ma

For those going away this long weekend...please stay safe.....and if travelling long distances...take lots of breaks. Dave

Anybody listen to Senator Bill Mclennan on" Maccas" Sunday morning what a frightening picture he presented on our resources concerning the use of water, Again another reason why I am thankful I am in my 70's We should think about this every waking moment and conserve it, and scream long an...

SAUCY senior citizens can receive a generous discount at Melbourne brothels next week. As thousands of old-timers celebrate national Seniors Week, those who present their seniors discount card at some brothels and escort services can mark the occasion in an entirely different way. Brothels ali...

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,26161236-5006301,00.html-- Edited by Gary and Kerry on Sunday 4th of October 2009 09:26:37 AM

Few posts back I raised the safety concerns on the Great Wall Ute imported from China having as an optional feature air bags and ABS . Last night on the news a report on the the NRMA came up with a safety report that showed that even with the airbags and ABS the best it could do was a rating of 2, a bloody pra...

A MODERN PARABLE! A Japanese company ( Toyota ) and an American company (Ford) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The Americans, very discouraged and depresse...

I received the following in my email this morning and thought there are quite a few of us who can identify with the sentiments expressed: When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were. When they were growing up; what with walking Twenty-five mi...

Hi to all, I have just joined up as I am getting back into the van world after many, many years away from it. The last time I had a van (it was actually a Topagee campers) was back in the mid 70's so a lot has changed in the meantime. I am currently self employed but looking to sell up in the latter part of 2010 &a...

A Policeman pulled over a car and strolled up to the drivers window: "Excuse me sir, but do you know that you're driving without a rear light?" The driver jumped out and ran to the rear of his car and let out a whimpering groan. The driver seemed so genuinely distressed that the policeman took...

does anyone have a manual for a Liemack fridge. Guy at work has a 70L fridge / freezer available for $600, by all acounts these are very good fridges. Used to be made at Mt Barker here in SA but went bust a few years ago. There is no manual with it and I would like to know the specs before buying. -- Edited by Gar...

Got an email picturing the new Mercedes No steering wheel, no pedals, seems our grangkids are being raised on computor games and the call is being answered Buuuuuuut can it tow a caravan Think I might be flying instead, ------------------------- but then again WALKING THE DOG A WOMAN was flying fr...