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Can't wait to "spot" one; people starting to arrive from "down south" here at Mudjimba, so hopefully will meet a fellow nomad soon!!!!!

hi everyone, can anybody tell me if the road from port douglas to cooktown is sealed all the way and how long does the drive take. hope you can help.

Pretty sure this is true............? Talking to a mate the other day and he told me the following story that happened to his brother-- Brother complained that his Patrol had no pulling power with the new 16' van hooked up, surged up to 60km easy enough but wouldn't pull past without huge amounts of rig...

We haven't bought a van or tow vehicle yet but thinking of van up 18 - 20ft maximum and Nissan Pathfinder to tow it and also be an off roder when we need it. Does anyone have experience with the latest model Pathfinder as a tow vehicle. Ability, fuel economy solo and under tow. Your experience would be ap...

MY EX-WIFE THE PILOT My ex-wife started taking flying lessons about the time our divorce started and she got her licence shortly before our divorce was final, later that same year. Yesterday afternoon I got a phone call, that she narrowly escaped injury in the aircraft she was piloting. Seems she was...

Xina sent me this tip, good to know, thanks Xina. If you don't know, this is good info whether you live in the city or the country! It is about time for the little stinkers to latch on. Tick removal Spring will be here soon and the ticks will soon be showing their heads. Here is a good way to get them off you...

Howdy All, currently at a park in Claireville 200km north of Rockhampton situated very nicely right on the beach. What I am interested in is your feedback on parks to the north of here either along the coast or inland that stick in your mind as being just that bit special either because of location or att...

Hi Guys Wondering if I could ask for some help. I am trying to get an email address to post a Work Wanted advert but my computer wont let me continue with the link. Can anyone give me an email address that I could contact please. Thanks Janine

Why Parents Drink! A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to 'Dad.' With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hand...

I have just splashed out and bought my own laptop and I got hood winked into buying the pre paid telstra mobile pre paid....and when on my computer it won't let me open up the forum and I am missing all my pals... Anyone know what the problem is and how I can fix it? Otherwise my chats will have to be limited t...

"Tisha" African for the "willful one" Full blood Basenji, a lot of my old dog Pixie, and at the moment the only diff is her longer legs and her youth, Shes is 12 mth old and as with all Basenji cannot bark but yodels, her size and temperament makes her an ideal companion for us whe...

Hello one and all .. I was advised by a current member to visit this site and I find the concept excellent .. Many thanks Barb ! .. and give 'Mollie' a hug for me .. Familiar with much of the outback and a current member of the HF radio group, the big decision was for me now to sell the house and hit the road .. T...

I thought this was a good idea. Very simple design, starts every time, never needs sharpening and very economical to run.

Hi dear all grey nomads, This is Ulrika Eriksson writing, a Swedish Journalist, based in Sydney, Australia. At the moment I'm working on an article for a Swedish Caravan and Motorhome magasine and I wonder if any of you would be willing, with a few words, to share your thoughts on why you are out on the ro...

Hello, Hi Nomads i need help in loading a picture of my van as my Avatar. I am using Vista Home Premium please try to keep simple as possible. I have tried up loading, editing profile from this site in user details but to no luck. Thank You Roamin.

Three ingredients only. A packet (or tub) of Philadelphia cream cheese (or you can use the Philadelphia light cream cheese if you want to), one small jar of gherkin relish (or if you prefer, use corn relish) and one 425g can of tuna in water or brine (not oil). Mix the three incredients together to a s...

I tried to put photos here but got big pictures instead of thumbnails. How do I get little pictures? -- Edited by Pam on Sunday 22nd of March 2009 12:51:42 PM -- Edited by Pam on Sunday 22nd of March 2009 12:52:43 PM

Hey fellow travellers and would be nomads I would just like to share my story on basic cooking and how easy it is to buy fresh fish and cook simply. A fresh fillet of atlantic salmon or ocean trout (say 150 -200 gms ) is about $6-7.00. This compares favourably to steak and is much more healthy with almost no...

http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/remembering1942/dday/index.asp-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 6th of June 2009 04:03:43 PM