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Where it all started.
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Well we're back in Townsville where our roaming all started 4 years ago, nice and warm and how this place has changed in the time we've been gone, ring roads you can go from lavarack across the Ross river and up the upper ross without all the dramas we used to have. Bluewater van park is great $140 per wee...
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Small Steps
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My beautiful sister rang me today...Nothing unusual in that except to say it put a smile on my face that has'nt gone away. The reason for the call was to tell me.... she had just felt the wind in her hair... Wonderful!!! She has been fighting that hidious thing called cancer {and still is}, but..... the...
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How to tie Knots
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i found this website and thought it may be of use/amusement to members of the forum. Just remember the old sailors saying "if you cant tie knots - tie lots" http://www.animatedknots.com/ cheers pete
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HACKERS ON SKYPE
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Please be careful if you have Skype on your Computer. I had a Skype call from what looked like my grandson. He said he was sending me a picture and wanted me to open it and have a look, thinking it was my grandson I clicked on it but my Antivirus immediately came up and blocked it. Thank goodness. They kept ur...
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Found Ford Keys - Eyre Highway - Rest Stop near Balladonia
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http://www.caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11480
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3 WAY FRIDGE
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I'm excited! I just bought a new 45lt three way fridge from Aldi for $299! I'd previously been given a very old 2 way fridge, which I gave to my daughter and son-in-law as it seemed more trouble and expense than it was worth, getting it connected to my little 'Lucy'. So my son is planning to convert Gypsy t...
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Boiling the billy - who wants a cuppa?
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A while back I asked on the forum where I may find a large kettle. Some kind soul suggested an Indian Emporium. Attached is what we finished up with for $49 - the kettle holds approx 17 litres and takes about half a hour to boil. Money well spent I thought. The stubbie is only there for comparison.. l...
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Driver's Demise
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I received this as an email. It's a graphic example of what happens.
How would you like to have been in the passenger seat?
This accident occurred north of Deer Lodge, Montana on I-90. The driver was appox 22 year old guy heading east to College. He had left central Washington early in the morning. H...
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Cruising Granny
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HUSBANDS!!!!
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Today, I bought Half a horse. My daughter rang me and asked if I would go halves in buying a horse,,,sooooo, doing the right thing, I asked Roger if I could have the money. He said if its for a horse..NO. I told him, we would discuss the matter later as he was in no frame of mind to talk to then.... The Outcom...
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Grey Nomads in Cairns
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In today's Cairns Post there was quite a reader frenzy re Grey Nomads. Apart from the usual redneck suspects, most people agreed that Cairns' van parks have got it wrong. I agree, and I am a Cairns' resident (until we buy our rig). Try this link and leave your comments...www.cairns.com.au/Nomads 'ki...
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Food, or not, for thought
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I received and distributed this email. Now I share it with you.
"We're "broke" & can't help our own Seniors, Troops, Orphans, Homeless etc.
In the last month we have provided aid to Haiti , Chile , and Turkey , Greece , Pakistan .
Our pensioners living on a 'fixed incom...
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im not sure if u need face book to view it but
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http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1429575017829
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Rent Assistance - DVA
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I read that rent assistance can be claimed through Centrelink. I am a War Widow and am intending travelling May - October. Can I claim rent assistance for caravan parks when I am away from home?
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aged care homes
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As I work in an aged care facility on travels around Australia just wondering what you think of aged care in Australia, I would like you to be honest and see if you feel the same as I do Happy safe travels to all bettyboop
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AC/DC Set Top Boxes
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Can anyone advise on any experience they may have had in purchasing or using a set top box in their caravan. My preference is to install an AC/DC box but I am having difficulty in locating any distributors or reviews on their success. There are a couple of brands on the internet, but I have no knowledge of...
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Polaris
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Hi to all travellers and those preparing. We are now one giant step forward and now the proud owners of our tow vehicle, a 2003 Toyota Landcruisier turbo Diesel with low ks. currently being detailed etc and will have it in about a week. Looking at getting a new Polaris in dash sat nav with rear camers,...
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FOLLOW UP --no fixed abode
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thanks for the replies --- sounds a lot easier than i thought iy would be but to continue on -- which states/territories require a "annual roadworthy test" for vechiles like in NSW. and how much variation in $$$ is there for rego/third party ins --- is getting quite hefty in NSW Coyo...
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PLEASE START LIVING
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If you have any plans to travel or do anthing at all, DON'T PUT IT OFF!! My friend was in her early 60's and they had such grand plans on doing the lap and going overseas to catch up with rellies and holidays with the grandies and NOW IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. She was feeling unwell yesterday and choked while...
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First trip over...........I just wanted to keep going
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Well folks I survived my 1st trip to Mildura and back I had an absolute ball, only hiccup was when I locked myself out and a fellow camper used a hacksaw to cut off the clasp joining to 2 parts of my A'Van door so now I have to get it repaired but it saved me having to sleep under the stars (still a bit chilly for t...
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Round trip
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Hubby and I have long service next year (3 mths) and would like to go to the west coast and then come home through Katherine, or the other way round. My question is what is the best time to go and which way? Have done the Darwin trip straight up and back over 4 weeks.
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