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Its only 86 days before we head off on our first big trip (5 months). Still don't have a plan where we are going, I think we will toss a coin as we drive out of the driveway to which way to go. Originally had planned to be in Brisbane mid March to see family, but wife is going up in 2 weeks time for a fornight so no n...

Just before the funeral services, the undertaker came up to the very elderly widow and asked, 'How old was your husband?' '98,' she replied. 'Two years older than me' 'So you're 96,' the undertaker commented. She responded, 'Hardly worth going home, is it? Reporters interviewing a 104-year-o...

anyone looking at purchasing a new small car should look very closley at the new barinas I have one looks great but mechanical problems ?? I now regret the purchase

November is PROSTATE CANCER awareness month ( Mowvember) those of you without moustaches are encouraged to grow one (No not the ladies, only the blokes) in support of "prostate awareness"..... I don't have one now that is of any real use to do what it is supposed to do but hey I'm alive and I c...

The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound asleep. Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and says, 'Kemo Sabe, look towards sky, what you see? ' 'The Lone Ranger replies, 'I see millions of stars.' 'What that tell you?'...

An Aussie Poem The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock The ****y took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock. He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs, The float valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams. He stopped and turned a windmill on to fill a water tank And s...

Ok the search is on 'WHERE IS THE FRIENDLIEST TOWN IN AUSTRALIA' Im biased so I think after my 3 weeks in Streaky Bay in awe as to how happy everyone is there I may have a clouded view as Im totally in love with the place anyway. I wondered why they are all so happy to be there to provide the service and pleasan...

Give up smoking you hear the Doctors say , WHY -- Edited by Wombat 280 at 20:40, 2008-11-04

Over the time I've been posting to the forum I've noted a number of fellow nomads grossly involved in DYI projects involving rewiring vans buses and motorhomes in general . To those buddy sparkies the following site may provide an insight to selecting cable sizes and how to calculate voltage dro...

I decided I should go on a small holiday. Was on a tight budget, smooth trip, but a little crowded. -- Edited by Ole Grizzly at 20:19, 2008-11-01

Was hard getting back on here, as I had to get past the missus and daughter and then ply my way through all of there downloaded (womans) junk..err, sorry girls. Once again I played the part of being a good samaritan by helping an elderly bloke who asked for help. His old Commodore's clutch decided to have...

ALL GRANDPARENTS, HEED THIS WARNING !! Do NOT lose your grand kids in the mall !! A small boy was lost at a large shopping mall. He approached a uniformed policeman and said, 'I've lost my grandpa!' The cop asked, 'What's he like?' The little boy hesitated for a moment and then replied... 'Bundaberg r...

Hi all, I've made it to Rawnsley Park Station just south of Wilpena Pound. Flew over the Pound a couple of days ago. Spectacular. The best way to see it. Yes, it costs money, but hey, you can't take it with you. Arrived today at Rawnsley Park. Got the van and awning set up and collapsed. It's hot as Hades wit...

I would like to extend a freindly hand and say a big old G"DAY to our overseas guests, if there is anything you wish to know about our great southern land, just join up, log in and ask, we are freindly folk and are only too pleased to brag about our great country, we stop and have a chinwag about any old t...

- A young girl asked her father if all fairy tales begin with "Once Upon A Time?" "No," he replied. A whole lot of them begin with "If elected I promise..."

Just realised, tomorrow is the record breaking day Come on lets, have a go - who's in time by webmaster 4:00 - 5:00 New South Wales, ACT, Tasmania, Victoria 3:00 - 4:00 Queensland 3:30 - 4:30 South Australia 2:30 - 3:30 Northern Territory 2:00 - 3:00 Western Australia

Anything I can pick up for you from the 4x4 Caravan / Camping Show this weekend @ Morphetville. I enjoy wandering around amongst all the goodies and gadgets, but leave the plastic home. Heck, I might lash out and have a Hotdog with cheese this year. Also Snowy's have a Sale on with items 10%-25% discount...

GET OUT OF THE CAR! (This is supposedly a true account recorded in the Police Log of Sarasota, Florida) An elderly Florida lady did her shopping and, upon returning to her car, found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to s...

A '94 Toyo HiAce has got me interested Dave..Frontline conversion, 2.8 Diesel & Auto. A/C. 2 way fridge. 2 burner & grill gas cooker. New microwave. House Battery and charging system. Rear enclosure similar to your machine, plus an enclosed awning along the side covering the slider. 5 Sea...

While attending a marriage seminar on communication, Tom and his wife Ann listened to the instructor declare, "It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other." He addressed the men, "Can you describe your wife's favourite flower ?" T...