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Just asking opinions on what nomads are using when travelling in remote areas in case an emergency situation occurs. Ive got a PLB and an iPhone with Telstra for better coverage. Planning leaving on a 3-4 month trip mid July up thru inland NSW & QLD then across to NT then north to Darwin then back dow...

We are going on our first long trip to the kimberlys . Do we need any special communication safety equipment?

I had a battery issue yesterday when the 12 month old battery went flat or shut down as it was only at 10.7 volts. I have been plugged into mains power for the past fortnight so it should have been charging and also the solar is going. The only issue I had was that I tripped the mains power a week ago and had to t...

The advertisement regarding the electricity bonus, etc., tells you to ring your provider to see if and what you qualify for. So I rang Origin and was told that I was in a queue and my wait time was 39 minutes. This is a great example of the phone customer service that is at our fingertips. I have not got time...

ITECH POWER STATIONS - MY COOLMAN CAR FRIDGES I am curious to get some honest feedback on the itech range of power stations. I notice that from time to time the prices of these units fluctuates dramatically (according to their ads). I have heard some owners say that itech stuff is absolute crap and oth...

At last, confirmation of Murphy's Law with a wonderful Irish explanation.Murphy drops some buttered toast on the kitchen floor and it lands butter-side-up. He looks downin astonishment, for he knows that it's a law of nature of the universe that buttered toast alwaysfalls butter-side-down. So h...

BagpipesI love this story. Lay down what's bothering you, breath in the fresh air and LISTEN to this story.Time is like a river. You cannot touch the water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of life. As a bagpiper, I play many gigs. Recently I was asked by a f...

78 couple.Going to Drs .Sex therapist ..A couple, both age 78, went to a sex therapist's office. The doctor asked, "What can I do for you?"The man said, "Will you watch us have sex?"The doctor looked puzzled, but agreed.When the couple finished, the doctor said, "There's nothing wrong with the way yo...

A friend has purchased a campervan without a drain hole/tap for the water tank, does not have an electric water pump just a hand pump. Filled up the tank to re test the water pump all OK but then decide to empty the tank...... Has bought a T fitting from Bunnings with a screw cap. Plan is to cut the hose line a...

I have over the last year started to get discomfort in my right leg while driving. "SCIATICA" the doc tells me. I get it while driving in either of our cars, and also while sitting in my (old) desk chair at home. Desk chair replaced recently and working well at present Most of our other padded chairs a...

This should be in techies, however. Our illustrious leader stated yesterday that Australia is the best placed country in the world for Solar. Why you ask ? " Well we can fry an egg on the footpath in Summer " he said .

Little Johnnys neighbor had a baby. Unfortunately, the baby was born without ears. When the mother and new baby came home from the hospital, Johnnys family was invited over to see the baby.Before they left their house, Little Johnnys dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears. His d...

does anyone have outdoor portable security. Do not want to screw anything into caravan wall but wanting suggestions on portable unit that has wifi, and only records when motion is detected. Thanks rocket

I am seeking a 12-volt mobile caravan electrician to help me with a couple of 12-volt issues. Does anyone know of a person in the Logan City region of Brisbane who may be able to help? I have tried a couple of contacts via Mr google but to no avail. Even a caravan handyman with this knowledge would work. ...

Paul Bruty · Shared with Your friends Little Sammy has really upset the girls at school.After months of enduring his foul language and sexual innuendoes in class, the girls one day get together before class and decide, if today, Sammy says anything even remotely sexual or offensive, they wi...

Pub Visit The tourist coach was passing through Dublin when the guide announced: We are now passing the biggest pub in Ireland.An Aussie voice from the back of the bus said: Why? At the Hotel I hate hotel bath towels. They are too thick and fl...