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On a Lighter Note !
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Why Australia is in Trouble The population of this country is 20 million. 11 million are retired. That leaves 9 million to do the work. There are 5 million in school Which leaves 4 million to do the work. Of this there are 2 million employed by the federal government. Leaving 2 million to do the work. 0.1 m...
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book
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HI Just thought I would let you know that couldn't find the Grey Nomads guide eventually went to the bookstore and they are prepared tlo get it in for us can't wait to have a read of it. Cost is $30 Helena.
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get in quick
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half price tickets (well 45% off) are now being offered on the spirit of tasmania ship for sailings if you book before 13 september and quote "winter" you will receive this special, so pack up your long johns and go and see one of the last remaining true wildernesses before it is all gone!! ht...
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Who Would Believe It
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I don't believe it an honest lateral thinking local government pollie . I never in my wildest dream thought I would ever make such a statement Can anyone living in the area confirm the NSW Daily Telegraph report as I'm still having serious doubts. It's not 01 April is it
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An Offer for those of you with refined tastes in music
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I am preparing a set of CDs for 1 of the forumites who has superb taste in Music and as it is just as easy to make 30 sets of CD's as 1 set I thought some others may like a set. They will be a special edition and the title is self explanitory.... "Tenors of the 78 era" extensive sleeve notes provided....
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Feeding Wildlife
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Can I ask all you nature lovers to please, please, please refrain from feeding bread to native animals. While they will eat it, it's not good for them and their digestive system, especially white bread. Milk Arrowroot biscuits are acceptable, and yes, they love 'em. They'll come a long way for arrow...
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Animal Friendly and Top Spot
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Recent trip to South West Rocks I stayed at the Top Tourist Park on Gordon Young Dr. The on-suite sites have a ready made eco mat pad if you don't want to put down your own or you can request a concrete pad . The communal shower block is just as good. The park has plenty of shade trees, is right on the tidal...
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Sick coincidence
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Don't know if this is just a sick coincidence but.... 2007 - Chinese year of the Chicken - Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia 2008 - Chinese year of the Horse - Equine Influenza decimates Australian racing 2009 - Chinese year of the Pig - Swine Flu Pandemic kills hundreds of pigs around the globe...
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An update from Bubs!
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Hello fellow Grey Nomaders! My first night away was at Willalooka, free spot opposite the roadhouse, and toilet plus hot shower! Mushrooms for breakky!! I had two magic nights at Mannum, across the ferry at Bolto reserve. Highly recommended and free. Went on to Pt Parham for two nights on the beach. N...
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The names people call their dogs
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I was in hysterics this arvo... took G to the local dog park and all the regs are there, Lewis the airedale, Rex the Alsatian, Scoopy the beagle, Suskia the Dalmation, et all then a schnauser turns up with its owner. Ok so what do you call a schnauser? Fritz, Zigfried, Tristan, Osolde even perhaps Goebe...
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RECEIVED OUR STICKERS!!!
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Thanks Cindy,got mail from home today and stickers included; now on back of car and van. We are based on Sunshine Coast (Mudjimba Beach Van Park - nice park); hubby been looking for work since late March!! Fingers crossed something will come up soon. we are both 63 ish, so after last night will be workin...
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We are On The ROAD!!!
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vouchers etc for nomadic parents
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Hi everyone, my name is Billy and Im new to this forum. My Mum and Dad are nomadding around Oz at the moment and as its Dads 70th and Mums 68th in late June we ( the kids ) thought maybe we could get them something for their travels. They're heading to Queensland for the winter (lucky buggers) in their Austra...
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Red Friday
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Last week I was in Melbourne attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me> beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen. Moving through the terminal was...
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Bottled Water
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While sitting in the dentist waiting room I came across this alarming bit of info that is worthy of filing in the useless information file we all maintain . In NSW we consume 250 Million Lt of bottled water, to make the soft plastic bottles and finally transport them them into your hand takes 100 mill...
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WA Doing Away With Vehicle Registration Stickers
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It was announced today that WA is doing away with vehicle Registration Stickers and I assume this will apply to caravans and trailers. The reason given was the WA Police have the ability the check the vehicle registration status on the vehicle onboard computers and not having the stickers will be a h...
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Alcohol restrictions wa
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Happy mothers day to all .(naturally those who are mothers) We are refining our outlook on travelling in wa. Now we are looking at being able to have our enjoyable happy hours as we travel does anyone on the forum know what is the exact amount that can be purchased say at the local hotel in broome wa........
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Sticker check
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Hi all, I've had a few emails from people who haven't yet received their bumper stickers ... which is a bit of a worry. We posted out the vast majority of them on Monday, so everyone who sent us their address before then should certainly have received them by now. We sent out new batches every day as new p...
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Catch Up
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Caught up with Mike and Judy for coffee and cake yesterday at Saphire. Many thanks for the great afternoon and tour of the gemfields. Hope to repay the favour when your in the Hawkesbury area. Off to Longreach tomorrow and then home via Charleville and Casino. Photo attached. Mike, Judy, Anne, Joh...
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Meeting other Grey Nomads from this forum
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Hi all. I'm on the road again and loving it but one of the best things about it has been meeting up with a couple of the forum members along the way. Thanks Akuli for a lovely time in your wonderful home in the valley by the creek. That cabin has got to be seen to be believed. And so peaceful. My little Tardis fe...
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