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I voice an opinion on the effect of Ethanol based fuels on tanks that were left standing for even a short while when they first came on the market and was told by the experts of the day it was a crock of S##t I was on about . It gives me no joy to say "what goes around come around as they say" I j...

Are you aware of the three ages of man Chronilogical, ------ I have heard on the tele we could now live to 82 Physical, -------- I feel about 45 with all this wasted digging I am, doing , exercise is supposed to keep you young, Mental, ------ well the verbal jousts I have wit...

Well guys we are nearly there ,drove down to McLean yesterday and purchased this 2001 Jayco Freedoom pop top ,no shower but hey the budget gets a little stretched with all the extra costs taxes etc. Anyway its in good nick except for hail damage to front and it tows like a dream behind the Falcon with 1145...

Sorry, just listened to the budget speech, not impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to quit full time work last year after 44 years of full time employment. 20 of those were in the defence forcesa nd have sufferred for many years from some results of that time in service. Fortunately, I have be...

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...

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.

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...

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

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Here are a few photos from my trip to WA

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...