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For some time I have struggled to understand the BOM's Doppler wind radar. I am well familiar with the Doppler effect and the physics of such but have trouble making sense of the radar images however this explanation makes thing much clearer to me: BOM Doppler radar

Is there a GPS device or app that will allow you to input your vehicle height, and then direct you to avoid any roads that would be unsuitable. I am an avid user of Google Maps, but from what I can tell, it has no capability to provide this? I also have a TomTom GPS, and the same from what I can see? I would reall...

I have made a screen door closer for about $9 for our pop top Roadstar. I fitted a new second hand door with the security door, I wanted to have an automatic closer for the screen door part. Started with a piece of white plastic pipe from Bunnings, 21mm o.d. with one 90 deg bend and one T piece, some shock cor...

An atheist was taking a walk through the woods. "What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals", he said to himself.As he continued walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes. Turning to look, he saw a 7 foot Bear charging towards him.He ran as fast as he could up...

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An elderly Grey Nomad took his 22-year-old stripper girlfriend to the most expensive jewelry shop in Sydney about 15 minutes before they closed last Friday evening.The girlfriend ooed and ahhed over many of the items.A salesman asked if he could help the elderly nomad as he wanted to see a nice ring f...

I'm camped in the forest in north central Victoria and it's been about 10C each day for the past week accompanied by 5mm of rain daily. Although I have covered my main log pile with a tarp I still need smaller wood to get the camp fire going and this, of course, is wet but tonight I had "Brilliant Idea No. 372...

I have just received my CIL Insurance Renewal Yesterday. WOW 78% increase from Last Year for a $15000 decrease from Lasts Years Sum Insured. Avida Longreach 2018

Hi Does anyone know a good fridge repairer who can regas our 3 way fridge, we live southern side of Brisbane in Logan? many thanks

I just read the article on small town pubs that offer Free Camping for travellers. It would be great if these small town pubs were listed on sites like WIKICAMPS etc My brother-in-law has stopped at a few of these pubs and always sings their praises, some charge a couple of bucks for a night and some are fr...

Hi. I have nearly finished my build and have a few things to sell if anyone needs something let me know. I have: Tow bar Fuel tank with pump and bracket Rear axle (no diff) Shaft from tranny to diff 4 rims with awesome tires Handbrake with cable Front and rear bumpers Air box, front indicator inners, fr...

If you are a user of the Jayco Pop top Expanda caravan type, I would be very grateful to hear your experiences and views of this configuration. I would love to hear from someone who I can have confidence in, and who better than other grey nomads who are not trying to sell me something. I have been a caravan...

Hi, I have just purchased a Kings 120w Solar Blanket after reviewing the specs on the web site. However I was surprised to see in the user manual, when opening the blanket after purchase, that the solar blanket and MPPT regulator are not to be used to charge Lithium ion batteries. Stating that the MPPT c...

It appears that these people knew they were Covid-19 positive, before leaving their area Snip can say it better than me Link to the article, which is buried in a live news blog https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-17/covid-live-updates-coronavirus-melbourne-lockdown-sydney-qld/100301...

Lloyds Caravans Fyshwick Canberra (caravanscanberra.com) Thanks to Lloyds for looking after me so well.