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Newman in the mighty Pilbara (as Lawsy once said), is a pretty good place. Mountains are spectacular. Still prefer the rugged ranges to the coast but I did glimpse for the first time, the Indian Ocean at Barn Hill on 80 mile beach. Good to see water again. Port Hedland had no room at the Inn (for anyone) so...

G'day , my name is milo (on the net & radio , I do a weekly rock show on a community fm station) my Dad (86) and I (39) just bought a jayco motor home and are looking at doing some travelling around Australia in it, we have been to the uk many times and Us and I've been to Turkey, now we want to do some aussie...

Two blonde girls were working for the city public works department. One would dig a hole and the other would follow behind her and fill the hole in. They worked up one side of the street, then down the other, then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day without rest, one girl diggin...

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Alittle boy goes to his dad and asks, 'What is Politics?' Dad says, 'Well son, let me try to explain it this way: I am the head of the family, so call me The Prime Minister. Your mother is the administrator of the money, so we call her the Government. We are here to take care of your needs, so we will call yo...

G'day to all: has anyone got a personal website with Bigpond? Have signed up and am attempting to build the site; instructions and help not as easy to understand as I had thought, but am gradually getting there. Any advice would be appreciated. Is Bl....y freezing here on Sunshine Coast!! Park is just...

Many thanks to all for advice regarding a tow vehicle. Finally settled on one, a 2005 Series 100 diesel manual (4 Door) Landcruiser. The deciding factor(s) was that it came with Factory Bull Bar, Water Tank, Cargo Barrier and built in drawers and cupboards. It's an ex rental and a bit long in the Kms...

all my problems previously expoused on this site have been solved temporarily. It turns out the person i was dealing with was in the process of getting out of the business. he now is. The remaining partner when i spoke to him couldn't be more helpful. Turns out the parts had not even been ordered so he spe...

Elsewhere on this site I raised the above topic as much to start a debate as to state a view and to some extent supported the proposition. To invite wider participation I have moved the topic to this forum. Go for it folks, put your views (both sides) and lets have a friendly debate!

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G'day ... I tried recently to rejoin the workforce. Here is my story ..... cheers .. CG After landing my new job as a Bunnings greeter, a good find for many retirees..... I lasted less than a day..... About two hours into my first day on the job a very loud, unattractive, mean-acting woman walked i...

Last month a world-wide survey was conducted by the UN. The only question asked was:- "Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?" The survey was a huge failure because of the following: In Eastern Europe they didn't know what &...

Next Monday we head off after six months of planning and problems (see my previous post on A frustrating journey). I'm finally allowing myself to get a bit excited as I must admit I'd become cynical about going anywhere as our bank acc dwindled with seemingly never-ending financial obstacles. We...

Mobil depot in Coober pedy was 11cpl cheaper than the caltex yesterday. Thru town to the drive in theatre and turn right coming in from southern end turn left if coming from north.

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See Coles have started there big discounts on fuel if you spend over certain amounts . Also noticed over the last few weeks before the big anouncement that prices have increased across the board on a lot of their main items, 2 cents here 4 cents there. Why not a discout on fuel for each 30 Dollars hence $...

We are having quite a distressing experience with a van repairer. Is it ok to post details, including names on this forum?

Hi fellow GNs I am about to set off to nowhere in particular, except north to a warmer climate, up the coast to Qld. Question 1. Any MUST DO things I need to look out for. As soon as I find a half decent bookshop I will buy the Grey Nomads guide book. Question 2. (this is the grey moment.) After surfing this sit...

Now how's this for "GN - ship" Guru in hospital in Canberra, feeling a bit sore and sorry. I let Basil know and - yes - Basil and Gracie to the rescue. What a marvellous pair of people they are. Reckon Gracie is almost human and such a character she can almost speak to you just with her eyes. Th...