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Shakedown
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Well, we survived our first quick trip in our new (to us) van and learnt a few valuable lessons, like ' remember to clip the fridge door before driving off' . Friday's weather was atrocious, not much rain but 100 kph winds - second lesson ' roll up the awning before going to bed', but we got through the nigh...
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Connie
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Re: Casual vineyard hand
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Could anyone tell me what sort of work is involved in being a casual vineyard hand? Hylda & I are not the fittest people going around, I have a touchy back & also get short of breath easily so am not sure if I can handle it. What are the different types of jobs which entail the term 'Vineyard Hand. If...
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my thought of the week,,,,,,why just because i can !!!!
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this is just a short one,,, if you like it i'll post more each week,,,,Follow the well worn path, but also go where there is no parth, and leave a new one ffor others to follow, but be known only for the tracks you leave behind and the friends you make !!!!
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beachball57
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The Road to Broken Promises - Pacific Highway
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http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/the-road-to-broken-promises-20101014-16knc.html
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jimricho
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Sold house ready to go
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Well we finally got there- both houses gone unconditional, one settles on Friday, 22nd this month and other on 26th. We have our van packed in driveway ready to go, Thursday. "Been a long time coming but we made it!" They say never say never- BUT I am NEVER going to own property again! Was soo...
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Road conditions
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Has anyone been on the road from Charters Towers to Hughenden to Winton in the last couple of days. We're heading out from Townsville in the morning not sure whether to go out through Mt Isa then Alice to Adelaide or down the west of Qld through Longreach etc. I know there are websites we can go on to get thi...
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colsa
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Malcolm Douglas
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I have just seen on big pond news that Malcolm Douglas has been killed in a car accident on his Broome property.
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Lions Club Food Van
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Hello, I am the President of the Coffs Harbour Lions Club, we are wanting to upgrade our Food Van, have tried many avenues, need a van about 18' good frame no leaks good floor and exterior without damage, it will be modified to suit our requirements, but needs to be sound, can some one help our cause, Kind...
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caraview
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UNBELEIVEABLE;;
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The last two weeks on the G/Coast has seen constant wet weather with over half a meter of rain ,was not working in at all with our son,s garden wedding. On friday we moved the reception inside the house but stayed with the ceremony pool side as planned. Friday night was still very heavy rain all night ,ra...
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Unknown van
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Hello all..... I'm "Dero" Roger... Dellies husband, having a go at this... She's not well, and I want to find out if anyone can tell me anything about a "Paradise" van. I've never heard of them. Good ...bad....or average.? Thanks Dero
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DellieMay
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Closer to Antartica than Cairns.
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G'day GN's, we visited Bruny island today, travelling to the Southern tip to the lighthouse and like ****le Bay, closer to Antartica than Cairns and judging by todays weather I'm not going to question it as it was so cold, with wind that cut to the bone. But wait, there's more........tomorrow we can ex...
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Convection microwave oven
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Hi to all. Am in process of having draft of our custom built van done. I have never been an oven user and don't have one in my home kitchen. I have 2 convection microwaves instead which I find much simpler to use, less costly and shorter time for cooking. I am wondering if anyway is using a convection mi...
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Are they listening!
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I wonder if the Caravan Park owners and Councils are tuned into this Great site we have...Do you think that they know the problems we face....And that we like to camp and light a campfire to bond with nature.... it's much more enjoyable than staring at another caravan on either side of you at a Park som...
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A nightmare
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Well our trip home from the philippines has turned to disaster,we arrived at the airport on 3rd of october for our flight home,only to be told our tickets were no good as the travel agent in brisbane had changed the date of our flight to sept 15. I wont know why until I get home,but what concerns me...
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FLOODS
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Just had a phone call from my son, the truck driver. He hasn't been home for two weeks, this was his weekend off. On his last run for the fortnight from Melbourne to Wagga. You guessed it. He's half way between Holbrook and Tarcutta and that looks like where he will stay till the floods go down. No food, No d...
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Overseas Visitors - Russian Federation, USA Etc
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Just notice the forum had a visit from someone in the Russian Federation and we have some regular visits from viewers in the USA, among others from time to time. It would be great to see a post from you from time to time, whether you have an RV or not, we can compare notes on the RV lifestyle and modes of RV tr...
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Caravan parks in Dubbo?
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Gday... We will be in Dubbo on Monday. Looking for a 'good' van park - one that suits 'grey nomads' insomuch that no bells and whistles, just clean and quiet. Any other suggestions? Cheers Julie & John
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Fabulous Tasmania
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G'day everyone, been awhile but finally found sometime to make a quick post of our tassie trip. What a revelation Tasmania has been despite the poor weather. The scenery is stunning, from coast to coast and inland, excellent roads and signage and of course camps 5! We have found no shortage of free cam...
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Casual work, scams etc.
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We are planning to travel around Oz next year. Having to spend significant $$ on a rig, we are interested in paying for our living expenses by doing casual work as we travel, so we don't eat into out savings un-neccessarily. What scams. pitfalls etc. should we look out for. Any help would be appreciated...
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Humpback caravans
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Has anyone any feedback on the Humpback Caravan please, look interesting following reading an article in caravan magazine today, cheers and counting to days to liftoff hehe
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