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Medals, the Star given to us by the Vietnam Govt, mine has my name on the back others have a cartouche. I thought mine was genuine it was given to me by some chap in a very ornate uniform but I'm told that the medals with the cartouche on the back are the "Real" medals and mine is a cheap fake made in...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with either the Toyota Landcruiser or new Mitsubishi Pajero as the best value for money and reliability etc to pull a 21ft van around Oz. Any advice will be most appreciated cheers, ian

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Hello all - heading off on the 22nd June to Queensland outback area - been trying to find dried food suppliers on the net with no luck (knowing me probably looking in the wrong place). Where can you purchase these products - supermarkets, camping stores ??. Thanks Terry

Well we are finally back in the world of technology after our computer had a nervous breakdown and had to be hospitalized for a time. I must say I am very glad to be back and have missed Dave and Basil terribly!! Life is pretty straight & boring without Dave & Basil to lighten it up. *sits back wit...

The subject caravan park burn down yesterday, I don't have any further details at present but by the pics it looks like it won't be opening too soon again if ever. I'll try to post some pic's in Sharing Photos, but will have to see if I can do it first. Vic

Old people have problems that you haven't even considered yet! An 85-year old man was requested by his doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam. The doctor gave the man a jar and said, 'Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow.' The next day the 85-year old man reappeared at th...

Well to make your day and to send you on your way with a laugh have a sqizz at Gracies "hunting outfit". She looks like something out of "Horse & Hounds". Of course all my fault, SWMBO says to buy her a jacquet as she ate the last one so off we trot to the pet shops to buy her one and n...

Hi all .. I have an idea that might help identification of other GN's whilst travelling about .. While we have (or will have) stickers pertaining to us being GN's for confirmation, I feel that if we attach and fly a couple of GREY RIBBONS from one's radio antenna. Keep them short (6") and they wont d...

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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...