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On a Lighter Note !
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Why Australia is in Trouble The population of this country is 20 million. 11 million are retired. That leaves 9 million to do the work. There are 5 million in school Which leaves 4 million to do the work. Of this there are 2 million employed by the federal government. Leaving 2 million to do the work. 0.1 m...
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HI Just thought I would let you know that couldn't find the Grey Nomads guide eventually went to the bookstore and they are prepared tlo get it in for us can't wait to have a read of it. Cost is $30 Helena.
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get in quick
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half price tickets (well 45% off) are now being offered on the spirit of tasmania ship for sailings if you book before 13 september and quote "winter" you will receive this special, so pack up your long johns and go and see one of the last remaining true wildernesses before it is all gone!! ht...
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Who Would Believe It
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I don't believe it an honest lateral thinking local government pollie . I never in my wildest dream thought I would ever make such a statement Can anyone living in the area confirm the NSW Daily Telegraph report as I'm still having serious doubts. It's not 01 April is it
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An Offer for those of you with refined tastes in music
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I am preparing a set of CDs for 1 of the forumites who has superb taste in Music and as it is just as easy to make 30 sets of CD's as 1 set I thought some others may like a set. They will be a special edition and the title is self explanitory.... "Tenors of the 78 era" extensive sleeve notes provided....
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A man is almost about to die
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As he lay on his deathbed, the man confided to his wife, "I cannot die without telling you the truth. I cheated on you throughout our whole marriage. All those nights when I told you I was working late, I was with other women. And not just one woman either, but I've slept with dozens of them." Hi...
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Feeding Wildlife
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Can I ask all you nature lovers to please, please, please refrain from feeding bread to native animals. While they will eat it, it's not good for them and their digestive system, especially white bread. Milk Arrowroot biscuits are acceptable, and yes, they love 'em. They'll come a long way for arrow...
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HAVE A GOOD LAUGH
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You have two choices in life: You can stay single and be miserable, or get married and wish you were dead. At a ****tail party, one woman said to another, "Aren't you wearing your wedding ring on the wrong finger?" "Yes, I am. I married the wrong man." A lady inserted an ad in the c...
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Animal Friendly and Top Spot
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Recent trip to South West Rocks I stayed at the Top Tourist Park on Gordon Young Dr. The on-suite sites have a ready made eco mat pad if you don't want to put down your own or you can request a concrete pad . The communal shower block is just as good. The park has plenty of shade trees, is right on the tidal...
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Across to WA part 1
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Here are a few photos from my trip to WA
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What Else Can Go Wrong
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Coincidence Don't know if this is just a sick coincidence but.... 2007 - Chinese year of the Chicken - Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia 2008 - Chinese year of the Horse - Equine Influenza decimates Australian racing 2009 - Chinese year of the Pig - Swine Flu Pandemic kills hundreds of pigs aro...
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Getting a hairdryer through customs...
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Getting a hairdryer through customs... > > A distinguished young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the Priest > beside > her, 'Father, may I ask a favor?' > > 'Of course child. What may I do for you?' > > 'Well, I bought an expensive woman's electronic hair dryer for my Mothe...
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Sick coincidence
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Don't know if this is just a sick coincidence but.... 2007 - Chinese year of the Chicken - Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia 2008 - Chinese year of the Horse - Equine Influenza decimates Australian racing 2009 - Chinese year of the Pig - Swine Flu Pandemic kills hundreds of pigs around the globe...
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An update from Bubs!
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Hello fellow Grey Nomaders! My first night away was at Willalooka, free spot opposite the roadhouse, and toilet plus hot shower! Mushrooms for breakky!! I had two magic nights at Mannum, across the ferry at Bolto reserve. Highly recommended and free. Went on to Pt Parham for two nights on the beach. N...
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The names people call their dogs
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I was in hysterics this arvo... took G to the local dog park and all the regs are there, Lewis the airedale, Rex the Alsatian, Scoopy the beagle, Suskia the Dalmation, et all then a schnauser turns up with its owner. Ok so what do you call a schnauser? Fritz, Zigfried, Tristan, Osolde even perhaps Goebe...
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RECEIVED OUR STICKERS!!!
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Thanks Cindy,got mail from home today and stickers included; now on back of car and van. We are based on Sunshine Coast (Mudjimba Beach Van Park - nice park); hubby been looking for work since late March!! Fingers crossed something will come up soon. we are both 63 ish, so after last night will be workin...
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Battery Chargers
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A bit more info for that useless info file we all maintain just in case If your looking for a battery charger to keep that van battery up to speed then chose one that id auto multi stage and has an amp rating not less than 10% of the Amp Hour rating of your battery Eg; 100 AH = 10 Amp charger . Under or over ch...
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We are On The ROAD!!!
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Ponderings collection
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Why do they lock gas station bathrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them? Why do people who know the least know it the loudest? If the funeral procession is at night, do folks drive with their headlights off? If a stealth bomber crashes in a forest, will it make a sound? If a turtle doesn't have a sh...
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Daydreamer update
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pics of the results so far
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