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I set out 5 weeks ago to do the Darling River Run. on my own. Fantastic is the best way to describe it. I did free camping where I could and used caravan parks to do washing, restocking, etc. There was only once or twice that I was on my own overnight. The whether was good to me except for one night when the...

Who is the PICKLED one. Well Pickles is one of my son inlaws, [gawd bless him] and he led me like a horse to water and to the evil drink. I put up a struggle but he is tall and strong and i am weak hehe Pete {pickles} has agreed to pass on our travels in the forum or i threatened to take back my daughter. [ stre...

Well I am on my way back from the quickest trip ever. My daughter and I left Corowa last Saturday Stayed Morgan Sat night Coober Pedy Sun night Alice Springs Mon night Renner Springs Roadhouse Tues night and she stayed Katherine Wed and I got on the ghan to come home now in Adelaide flying to Melbourne tom...

Found a beauty over in Melbourne. Spent Sunday travelling with my own 'ANZAC' thoughts of my old mates and mates I never knew who all did their 'bit' Picked up the trailer, drove back to Adelaide, and next is the TLC makeover. So it won't be long before it is behind the campervan with my creature comforts...

This Rambo guy in NZ, why the hell dont they blow the s**t out of him, or at least put some teargas in to stop him,I think the authorities all over the world are too concerned with political correctness,the longer it takes to quell idiots like this the more it costs the taxpayer

gotta admit I am not a connisiuer of art, but Judy and I were talking of aboriginal paintings,How many dots does it take to make a masterpiece?there is a shop on the wharf in Cairns that has some paintings that are priced in the thousands, and I was trying to explain to her that if you were to put a lot of dot...

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...