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I've been thinking since my previous post. Yep, that was the rusty squeaky wheel noise you heard. Now that I have started to get around a bit more after being sort of grounded for health reasons, I don't want to get stranded away from the reservation so thinking of getting a new battery for the Collie. Th...

We have been on the road for 15 months and done some pretty amazing things, but snorkelling with sea lion pups in Western Australia has to have been THE highlight so far. If you want to read about it, here's a link. https://asoundadventure.wordpress.com/

People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they dont have to stay for as long as we do. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would...

Im new to oz but after leaving the states to Explore Australia Im looking to be here for the rest of my life. Between my savings,retirement acct. back home and my visa & MasterCard I can help on expenses of course. I have a license for vehicles and motorcycles and I found out in a rental car I have GOT to...

Isnt it amazing, how many varieties there are in the design of a simple family home, particularly in older houses. Back when such houses were being built, architects and builders tended to stick more to the established old details, which were often built into the house for specific reasons, though m...

One night, a daughter brought her boyfriend home to meet her parents. Upon first sight, the parents were astounded and appalled by his appearance - leather jacket, motorcycle boots, tattoos, and a pierced nose (and tongue they found out later at dinner). At a discreet time, the parents pulled the...

for those difficult situations, would you prefer tire chains or a winch

A very smart lady, Koala, wrote the following as a reply in my previous thread: "May I suggest when you decide on your preferred vehicle, if you are savey & willing to hunt around, try auction places. You'll certainly save a bit if you know what you are looking for, husband just got a great buy on a wor...

I wanted to turn the car around 180 degrees & noticed the artwork on the ground. Normally it's a third world war!

why does everything have to be sooo confusing. Help please. I am looking at the Deck Tech Omni directional antenna, trying to decide between 2 They are both 30db gain (which I believe is good) one is 24cm dia the other is 30.5cm. I would prefer the smaller one but is bigger, better?? Thanks (Paul)

I want to use my diesel heater to help dry out my garage. I intend to install it in the garage under my house (it has a moisture problem after a big rain). The fuel supply and exhaust outlet will be situated outside the garage. As it will be away from the vehicle I would like to connect the power supply to the...

G'day. I am single x army Nomad. Looking forward to meeting travellers on tour. Heading fo Sth Oz coast to fish, n see the sights. Currently in Johns River, next Singleton, Dubbo, Prks n Wang. Happy miles. Nev :)

just a little hippy

we are thinking of getting an annexe for our new van, just to give us that extra space to store things and to give our dogs and us shelter from the elements. Would only use one if staying several days. What do others use instead of a full annex, would love to know

I have been a member of the The Grey Nomads for quite a while but have just become a solo caravanner so thought I should hook into the "solo" site and have a look. I shall be off this coming Friday for my first extended trip on my own so shall keep in touch. Cheers Kim

We are at a showgrounds close to bribie island. Going there tomorrow for a repeat housesit. Bit worried though, just reading a cyclone is just off vanuatu and is tracking south west Towards nsw and bottom of qld.