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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....

A question for the anglers out there. As im a complete novice on ocean shore/jetty fishing if there are any clues for me. firstly im taking a surf rod (ive never used one)and a stream ,trout ect type rod. i will have the right tackle as s/inlaw has plenty. its more on bait as i will be hopefully fishin...

If you live in a cold area now is a good time to winterise your van, mobile home etc. Two ways to do it, move it to a warmer climate for the cold months with you inside or the hard way 1) drain the water tanks and try and pump as much water out of the lines with the pump as you can. 2) drain the Hot Water heater if fit...

hi travelling to longreach via mitchell highway can anyone give a rundown of caravan parks in bourke.

Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy: I was artificially inseminated this morning. Dolly: I don't believe you. Daisy: It's true, straight up, no bull! Two cows stand in a field. First cow: Are you worried about this Mad Cow Disease thats going round? Second cow: Not really, I'm a ch...

Three guys died in an accident and went to heaven. When they got there, St. Peter said, "We only have one rule in heaven. Don't step on the ducks!" So they entered heaven and sure enough, there were ducks all over the place. It was almost impossible not to step on a duck and although they tried t...

Spent many hours researching yesterday & came across a number of Stations which provide free or for a charge "powered" sites......anyone have any good recommendations on these...was very impressed with the "fast & informative" reply that I received from Curtin S...

Two different topics, just saving space. Batteries: Well the battery in the jallopy has let me down and now refuses to start said bus! The question is, what (apart from driving the bus daily) is the best way to keep the battery in full-charge (or near to). Nothing has been running off the battery for the...

A chap sees a sign advertising: "Talking Dog - $50". He knocks on the door and asks if he can see the dog, "sure" says the owner and calls the dog and leaves the room. " So you can talk" says the chap "Sure" says the dog "That is amazing - where did you learn...

Donald Duck goes on a dirty weekend but forgets his condoms. He calls down to reception, asks for a pack of three. Reception asks shall I put them on your bill? Donald replies, "Don't be bloody stupid, I'll suffocate".... It was once said a black man would be president when pigs fl...

Hi Everyone, Just thought I would let you know that I had an answer from the webmaster re garding selling on the forum apparently she did think about a selling site but decided against it as it was rather involved with the money side of things so she advised me to sell through e-bay or the trading post...

Hi all We are heading off on our five month trip in a couple of days and have rigged up the Engel & fridge to test them. Not sure but seems we have a problem, although we have 4 x 60w solar panels and two large dry cell batteries we are only getting about three hours of power after sunset, although the batt...

Every one getting ready to panic about this are they? Well today I rang the Swine Flu Hotline and all I got was crackling on the line..... Boom boom

I have been reading this forum for quite a while now and was wondering what types of vehicles are used as a camper / motorhome. Of special interest to me is the fitting out to suit individual needs, materials used and what are considered "Must Haves". I have been looking at the Toyota Coaster...