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I have been considering "Wwoofing" as part of my travels. I'll be interested in hearing from anyone who has already given it a go. It could be a safer option for solo nomads as well. This is the email I just recieved from wwoof.com.au Dear Jo We have Wwoofers who are in their 50's & 60's a...

My boss has just approved my holidays, first day off 1Feb back to work on the 1Jul. Can now start doing some serious trip and preparation planning. The count down starts.

I would like to raise, as a separate topic, security on the road. In threads elswhere, it has had a brief. As I understand it, most "Guest's and New Users" are looking for reasons to get on the road, but have not got passed the fear. What if something goes wrong, what do I do If I get "unwant...

Yes, thats right! Preserved, restored and dearly Loved Adelaide tram No 1 turns 100 on 30th November. The celebrations of course will be held at the St Kilda Tramway Museum on that day and are expected to continue on well into the evening...This place is worthy of a visit anyway but this day will be spec...

We are thinking of heading over to WA next year with our camper trailer and need places to stay that have powered sites as we have an engel fridge and no on board power source. Are there powered sites across the nullabor?

The question was raised in a previous post in the solo nomads as to whether a Cobb or even a gas cooker could be used in the open during a TOTAL FIRE BAN. Below is the email I recieved back from the NSW Rural fire Dept yesterday. Joan, During a Total Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all Fire permits a...

My work had me such where, from a young age, I "had" to go to many places. I did not see it as anymore than "what i had to do". Having seen a fair bit of Aussie, and then going O/S, I can comfortably say, Aussie has all the sites available anywhere in the world. The only problem, as I saw i...

Just bought a 12 V Soniq 19" lcd with inbuilt dvd player. Also has USB port that will read AVI,DIVEX files. Great buy for $475 from JB Hi FI.

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Never thought I'd see the day we would have a GG d' femme, should be a change for the better... NSW, what a rock show.... I had to check - I thought the whole sordid thing had been scripted by John Cleese. Pensioners, how do they survive? well a few that I know do very well, look at me; free medical, dental, ps...

it is anounced on cheryls (chezqo) white board for all to see, but I think it is such a joyous occasion for her and hers that it should be put out for all to see clearly, it seems the o'reilly family is expanding, one of cheryl's 3 daughters is expecting soon and all I can say is congratulation's cheryl, you...

Hi Can anyone give some suggestions, My wife and myself are about to set off on our adventure around australia for 7 months. We have our own laptop already for internet, but was wondering which type of modem to use and which carrier would be best for our needs, just to to stay in touch with kids via email o...

During the school holidays Sun 28/9 - Fri 10/9 I join a group of travellers on safari around NSW raising money for charity - this year the RFDS. We camp out, can buy meals in advance, have hoards of fun. Itinerary is Coonamble, Cobar, Ivanhoe, Silverton, Milparinka, Wanaaring, Willie station, Coonam...

Windy? You betch ya. Couple of shots of the sea from the jetty at port Noarlunga taken on my phone camera at 1730

Here are some pics of our new van. Total luxury... heated towel rail, filtered water....and about 1000kg lighter than our old one....

This is the recently restored original Rockhampton Railway Station. With the posible exception of Puffing Billy this is the absolute best "Museum" of it's type in Australia. Dirt cheap, around $5 a head includes all the rides in the Purrey you could have, cups of tea etc... The Purrey Ste...

When editing a post is it possible to delete it? -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:12, 2008-09-12 -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:12, 2008-09-12 -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 00:13, 2008-09-12

Greetings. First post. I have recently upgraded from an old Jayco Dove to a brand spanking new Flamingo. On the old van I used substantial weight distribution bars (only because the bloke I bought it off said I needed to). They were a PITA to put on/take off, and I was never happy with that much steel unde...

I have a 23' Adria,weight 2000kg am running 4 X Firestone CV4000 185R14 what pressure should I be running for bitumen roads? My tow vehicle is a Hyundai terracan fitted with 16" Cooper ST's what should pressure be when towing? Thanks

Will I live to see 80? I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you think I'll live to be 80?' He asked , 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink be...