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Well we are back home after our trip that took us as far as Winton.Mind boggling would be a good way to describe Australia and its vastness.We used Camps 5 to our full advantage.We started off from North Arm Cove NSW thence to Northaven,Grafton and then inland.Originally our plan was to go down south to...

Well it is still raining here, has been now since Tuesday. I did manage to get out into the garden to weed early this morning but the rain beat me. Even Max (my dog) had the sense to come inside out of it, I kept weeding until the rain was too heavy. Yes, half my neighbours think I'm crazy and the other half...

G'day all, Regarding Moderators for the forum if we all treat each other with respect as has been the case in the past, then I cannot see the need for Moderators. Cindy, our Webmistress does a wonderful job of controlling things on this forum and we have not needed to have anyone else telling us what we c...

2 weeks and 2 days, and she is off the long lead, she now knows where home is but I had to find out the hard way, about 2 Ks away we have an area that is known as the flood plain, we include it her walks as it is a pretty good place for roos and guinea fowl, and she was continually tugging to get to them, as the grass i...

Thanks also for my sticker...received it today...can any one tell me the best place to display it ...on the front or back of my van/vehicle...as a I have only one I want to display it in the best possible spot so it can be noticed Thanks so much.

Hi everyone,Injune Qld is beautifully dry and warm (got my best singlet on). Will be looking around Carnarvon Gorge for a couple of days as I journey north-west to wherever Im going (?)cheers

can anyone recommend places to stay,free or van parks,from mt isa -alice springs-coober pedy and woomera.never been down this road and doing this trip from townsville early september.have 8 weeks to do this trip and will work out which way to come home depending on the amount of time we spend at vari...

Apparently CG thinks my posts are patronising, although my posts are directed more at people new to RV'ing rather than those who are experienced. Many new people would not know where to look for information or do not have Camps4/5. See CG's comments; "Vic, it would appear you have far too muc...

hi all sorry if this upsets any body but what happened to dave ? i have not been on here for a while been over seas. hope nothing bad has happened to one of the few good guys around ! regards al

Thought I had posted this but obviously not. Looking for a user assessment of the ICom 440 UHF radio. Like the set up of the 440 having the guts of it under the seat and the working bit all in the Mic Combo. I would also be interested in hearing comments on any other split system that is contained in the mic...

Hi to all We are new to the nomad way of life,about to start our journey next monday.We have a pop top jayco van with ample storage,I dont know if I have been packing toooo much stuff.What did you all do when you first started out? Kathryn

Does anyone take a bread maker with them when they travel for any extended periods and is it worth it.

A duck hunter was out enjoying a nice morning on the marsh when he decided to take a leak..... He walked over to a tree and propped up his gun. Just then a gust of wind blew, the gun fell over, and discharged... shooting him in the genitals. Several hours later, lying in a hospital bed, he was approached by h...

I reckon that Wombles quote Re.Dave 06 and the delightful Dragon would have to qualify for the Post of the Year..Cheers.Ibbo

hi guys and gals just thought I would tell you about an iteresting interlude that happened to us last weekend I had a minor vehicular inconvienience just up the road from a place called port Pirie in south australia at the foot of the magnificent flinders ranges (cracked subframe on the van) after a...

Yesterday I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Biscuit, the Wonder Dog and was in the checkout line when woman behind me asked if I had a dog.What did she think I had, an elephant? So since I'm retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have...

In recent times, there has been a high number of links added to posts. I for one, rarely use a link, for security reasons. Any site can become infected, as those that have been here long enough, will know about the ad banners that got into this site While it is normally not an issue, it could be In the highly...

Hi all Just loading the Hiace ready to roll North to Kalbarri from Perth tomorrow. Topping up the windscreen washer reservoirs with water and thinking I need to buy some proper liquid. Does anyone make their own !!! Is there a good brand that suits Australian conditions !! Regards Mike and Ellie

GNs planning a trip to northern WA, and who like a tipple: take supplies with you. All takeaway sales were banned in Carnarvon on Friday for two Aboriginal funerals. The ban may be lifted today, but who knows? And Roebourne council is voting today on a possible total and permanent ban on all alchohol sa...

Well we will be off to Queensland on Tuesday only a short trip as have to be back late August for daughter - in - laws treatment but it will be so good to be back on the road just can`t wait. Helena.