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must be getting old
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i must be getting old, after spending money to buy the camper trailer and the oztent i'm thinking it mght be time to buy us a small pop top caravan, there will only ever be just the two of us so a huge van isn't really required but the thought of being able to just pull up anywhere and have a camp ready in just m...
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Re - INSURANCE
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just catching up on past post , on the insurance topic we have had our van 7yrs now, insured with NRMA & still holds purchase price.
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The Grey Nomads' Lament
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When the shearing sheds are silent and the stock camps fallen quiet When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night And the bush is forced to hang a sign, 'gone broke and won't be back' And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track When harvesters stand derelict upon the wind swept p...
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Choosing the VAN
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Oh my goodness, this was supposed to be the easy part I am getting sooooo vanned out. Rick managed to change his mind twice in the one day Sunday when we were searching some out at a commercial enterprise in Lily dale. I thought I was indecisive, ha We are now looking at Jayco pop tops. Was looking at expand...
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Jules - Is that a moth??
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Whatever you have on your avatar is just gorgeous. Is it a moth and where did you find it? What a size, so unusual.
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Hendra Virus.
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I thought there had to be a connection Jules. Well, I just heard a Vet on the news advising horse owners not to feed them under fruiting trees, and to keep their feed and water under cover. Don't understand why they don't think of this themselves. The guy up the road from me, still has the feed and wa...
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Trainee Nomad question 1
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With all the years of travel experience on this site, and all the different personalities. What is the one thing you can not go without when travelling????
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SA ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN
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Hey Guys & Gals, There is a new road safety campaign here in Sth Aus, have a look at these ads, they are quite well done, not sure they will make any difference but at least its a clever approach... http://youtu.be/26s-MuPB9uc http://youtu.be/VR1Cg2xHs8c [url]http:/...
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ADF Superannuation Indexation Poem
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The poem below is written by George Mansford in response to a rejection by the Government to index ADF superannuation pensions the same as they do for aged pensionsers and politicians. We have ex ADF GN members here whose incomes are affected by this unjust decision. Do Canberra Suits Think I...
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one more day then of on the road
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hi all one more day then i,am of on the road,instead of having my afternoon nap in doors the last few days i have slept in my camper van,1st nap found out bed was,t wide enough fixxed that by widing 100mm,2nap bed good slept ok till g/kids woke me up,grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.next couple of naps everthing good,n...
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Cheap stops work
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It just gets better and better
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Having been a bit on the worn-out side last week, felt I'd like to report we are all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed again. Yesterday we went on a sea-plane trip out to Horizontal Falls, and had the most exhilarating day, absolutely fantastic! The tide wasnt as big as it can get, but its just as well, as it...
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Diary Note - Day three
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Day three 11/7/11 today really feels like we have begun our adventure. We are finally away from Brisbane, and have said our farewells to the family. We had a lovely weekend with the grandies, Joe and his friend Hailey and her children at Landsborough. They made me feel very special on my birthday on...
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motor home
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ok so was talking to he bride last night about buying a caravan and the topic of a motor home came up, now we are not in the position to buy the big flash one but i thought perhaps buy a bus and onvert it,, over time to a motor home, given that it'll be a few years yet before i can retire, so my question is has anyo...
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It's SN-NO Time Folks!!
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HI Everyone, Well what an adventure our trip south is turning out to be, left home 10 days ago and the further south we went the colder it got - why does that not surprise me when we were heading for Tasmania. The crossing on the Spirit wasn't too bad, although they forcast gale force winds around midnight...
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Carbon Tax compensation payment.........
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Gday... I am a self-funded retireee - no other income (no fruit picking next year) - pay no tax and get no Govt payments. I hold a Seniors Card, I just went to the Clean Energy website ..... and got this info ..... Support for self-funded retirees Self-funded retirees who hold a Commonwealth Seniors He...
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motorhomers and carvans over staying
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BALGAL Beach residents are furious their million dollar view is being spoilt by thoughtless caravan & motorhomers users who spill outside the campgground and in front of their homes. Long-term resident Ray Sparks said that after eight years he had had enough. The caravan park is free to users b...
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are you looking for work
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check out the web site page, go to the looking for work part. on the right hand side grain flow has an add. its easy to learn, your partner should be able to get a job as well, if he wants or send him to do the samplers job. good money, long hours though, also you can try grain corp as well as they are always looki...
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New to the site, Nomad in training!!!!
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Hi everyone out there doing what I am only dreaming of. Being new to the site I thought I would post something to break into the swing of the forum. I dont own a van or even a tent at this stage, but I have just started my last job in Brisbane that should last the next 4 years. In that time my wife and I are going to...
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Jules
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somebody has stolen your white ball, or is it called a jack, you can see I do not play this game.
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