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mike and Judy · mike and Judy

whats your scariest moment Had driven to the top of the hairpins on Mt lomond, feb 06, and was taking pics from the lookout, have a look at the rock thats on the road, would have flattened a car, guess I have a few miles left in me yet,

retirees · retirees

Any ideas on free camping within 30mins of Tamworth?? Caravan parks are booked out way in advance.

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

The essential accessory for the lateral thinker a replacement for that church key you have carried on your key ring since your national service days, for those times when the twist tops are biting in and your wrist just isn't up to it anymore They come in pairs so left or right foot action is availab...

Ashely · Ashely

Hello everyone. I have been on the road and had like a few adventures but I'm in Hervy Bay for Chrissy. All you guyz look good,hope you have a fabulous Chrissy and Santa gives you what you wantI bought a van and like it's fantastic & petrol is getting cheaper too. My leave will be up soon & I will h...

Loz · Loz

Hi Everyone, i am a new member and I am looking at buying a second-hand caravan. I think my budget would be somewhere between $4000 and $10000. At this stage we wouldnt be going off the beaten track. Also we dont need a very big caravan. Something to fit three adults at most and two small dogs. I am...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

We were planning to have Xmas with our friends and rellies and got a call to say the mum in law is in hospital with bowel cancer..... So we rush to Sydney and the good news is that she is well, and recovering aftwer surgery but will be in hospital over Xmas.....

ROAMIN · ROAMIN

To Any one, What i am after is a stand alone Spell Checker for our English not the American. And if possible a freebie. And i will say thanks indvance. Roamin.

Palebushman · Palebushman

Thank you for an awesome Forum and all the wonderful contributors too. Hope you all have a very happy Festive Season and that the New Year will be an improvement on this one (shouldn't be difficult) and that good health will bless you all. If you are not constrained by 'Dial-Up' download speeds, I thoug...

twobob · twobob

Hey all I just travelled up through NSW to Qld, and stopped at Goondiwindi truck stop. Right there on the counter is the "First Edition" of a UBD street directory titled "Truckies" What is special about it is the LARGE print. Having just travelled from SA to Qld, using the normal...

fred · fred

Dave I just sent you a private message, dont know how these things work and I am very surprised to see you in one of these talky things, I recognised the camper, mate the places you've taken her, you must have been around twice or more by now wouldnt you, have you still got the campertruck you built, after o...

Wheels · Wheels

Recently went for a holiday down The Great Ocean Road (Vic) when I noticed this road sign. Like, what the ...........

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Well the van has been in the repair shop 12 days now and they still don't what is wrong with it. Gas pressure is Ok, 12 Volts Ok, electronics Ok but still shuts down after approx.8 hrs They now have it hooked up to an independant gas supply to see if that fixes the problem was hoping to have it back for this wee...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Sorry to say my BIL passed away quietly last night in Noarlunga hospital SA. Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John

dave06 · dave06

what are your thoughts on Pixie skaise returning to melbourne after her husband absconded with a bag full of other peoples cash, estimated to be in the region of two billion dollars me myself and I, we all reckon she should be stripped of all assets (including that glued on hair) and immediately have th...

PeterH · PeterH

Thinking about purchasing a Nissan X Trail to tow the pop top (1450kgs). The specs say it is capable with 2,000 capacity, but I'm unsure about the power with only 125Kw. Still a couple of years away from travelling across the wide brown land, but am occupied at the moment with short 2/3 weeks trips when...

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Sorry to say my BIL passed away quietly last night in Noarlunga hospital SA. Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

With the new car we intend to head over the vast expanse of the Continent to the West, calling at all ports enroute. We don't plan to head north when we get to the west more south of a line between Kalgoorlie and Perth.... Apart from the obvious are there any must see's that anyone could reccomend?

JRH · JRH

G'day all, Having spent a few weeks in South Aust. I learned that in most states, WA excepted, Pensioners in receipt of the full aged pension find it is necessary to be a member of an ambulance fund. Here in the West this is not the case, one only needs to give St. John's ambulance a pension number and tran...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

As some of you will know I was recently put in a situation that required me buying a new car. After a quick look around I decided (against my gut feeling) on a KIA SORENTO turbo Diesel. I was somewhat dissuaded by some negativity on the part of the reviewers but now having 4000 km on it and having pulled my 18...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

So I'm driving home from a luncheon engagement today at around 60km/ph the limit.... I'm overtaken by a woman at very high speed and it's pouring rain visibility is about 100 - 150 metres..... She loses control, the car does some amazing par de der from some automotive ballet I have not seen and she ends...

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	Warning , Danger, Danger (Preview) whats your scariest moment Had driven to the top of the hairpins on Mt lomond, feb 06, and was taking pics from the lookout, have a look at the rock thats on the road, would have flattened a car, guess I have a few miles left in me yet,	mike and Judy	12	1048	09:06 PM Dec 23, 2008 by dave06
	Tamworth Country Music (Preview) Any ideas on free camping within 30mins of Tamworth?? Caravan parks are booked out way in advance.	retirees	13	1315	06:36 PM Dec 23, 2008 by Kantiki
	For the male or female who has it all (Preview) The essential accessory for the lateral thinker a replacement for that church key you have carried on your key ring since your national service days, for those times when the twist tops are biting in and your wrist just isn't up to it anymore They come in pairs so left or right foot action is availab...	Wombat 280	4	784	02:59 PM Dec 23, 2008 by dave06
	Hi people (Preview) Hello everyone. I have been on the road and had like a few adventures but I'm in Hervy Bay for Chrissy. All you guyz look good,hope you have a fabulous Chrissy and Santa gives you what you wantI bought a van and like it's fantastic & petrol is getting cheaper too. My leave will be up soon & I will h...	Ashely	2	623	02:51 PM Dec 23, 2008 by Bridgee
	First Caravan (Preview) Hi Everyone, i am a new member and I am looking at buying a second-hand caravan. I think my budget would be somewhere between $4000 and $10000. At this stage we wouldnt be going off the beaten track. Also we dont need a very big caravan. Something to fit three adults at most and two small dogs. I am...	Loz	4	848	08:23 AM Dec 23, 2008 by twobob
	Things change quickly... (Preview) We were planning to have Xmas with our friends and rellies and got a call to say the mum in law is in hospital with bowel cancer..... So we rush to Sydney and the good news is that she is well, and recovering aftwer surgery but will be in hospital over Xmas.....	Basil Faulty	5	586	08:32 PM Dec 22, 2008 by Ashely
	Spell Checker (Preview) To Any one, What i am after is a stand alone Spell Checker for our English not the American. And if possible a freebie. And i will say thanks indvance. Roamin.	ROAMIN	7	772	08:14 PM Dec 22, 2008 by Smokeydk
	To Our Precious Cindy, Her Maids & Knights and all Grey Nomads Forumites (Preview) Thank you for an awesome Forum and all the wonderful contributors too. Hope you all have a very happy Festive Season and that the New Year will be an improvement on this one (shouldn't be difficult) and that good health will bless you all. If you are not constrained by 'Dial-Up' download speeds, I thoug...	Palebushman	0	638	12:58 PM Dec 22, 2008 by Palebushman
	New Street Directory (Preview) Hey all I just travelled up through NSW to Qld, and stopped at Goondiwindi truck stop. Right there on the counter is the "First Edition" of a UBD street directory titled "Truckies" What is special about it is the LARGE print. Having just travelled from SA to Qld, using the normal...	twobob	8	944	11:48 AM Dec 22, 2008 by dave06
	I didnt think you would (Preview) Dave I just sent you a private message, dont know how these things work and I am very surprised to see you in one of these talky things, I recognised the camper, mate the places you've taken her, you must have been around twice or more by now wouldnt you, have you still got the campertruck you built, after o...	fred	11	1138	10:07 AM Dec 22, 2008 by dave06
	A sign of the times (Preview) Recently went for a holiday down The Great Ocean Road (Vic) when I noticed this road sign. Like, what the ...........	Wheels	7	860	12:34 AM Dec 22, 2008 by Cruising Granny
	Fridge Update (Preview) Well the van has been in the repair shop 12 days now and they still don't what is wrong with it. Gas pressure is Ok, 12 Volts Ok, electronics Ok but still shuts down after approx.8 hrs They now have it hooked up to an independant gas supply to see if that fixes the problem was hoping to have it back for this wee...	Gary and Kerry	14	1499	05:52 PM Dec 21, 2008 by dave06
	Bil Passed away (Preview) G'day all, Sorry to say my BIL passed away quietly last night in Noarlunga hospital SA. Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John	JRH	9	953	09:45 PM Dec 20, 2008 by jimbo
	so shes coming back (Preview) what are your thoughts on Pixie skaise returning to melbourne after her husband absconded with a bag full of other peoples cash, estimated to be in the region of two billion dollars me myself and I, we all reckon she should be stripped of all assets (including that glued on hair) and immediately have th...	dave06	2	658	05:37 PM Dec 20, 2008 by Bridgee
	Any one using Nissan X-Trail as tow unit for caravan? (Preview) Thinking about purchasing a Nissan X Trail to tow the pop top (1450kgs). The specs say it is capable with 2,000 capacity, but I'm unsure about the power with only 125Kw. Still a couple of years away from travelling across the wide brown land, but am occupied at the moment with short 2/3 weeks trips when...	PeterH	22	2040	02:59 PM Dec 20, 2008 by PeterH
	Bil Passed away (Preview) G'day all, Sorry to say my BIL passed away quietly last night in Noarlunga hospital SA. Best Regards and Safe Travelling. John	JRH	0	635	12:16 PM Dec 19, 2008 by JRH
	Go West Young Man (Preview) With the new car we intend to head over the vast expanse of the Continent to the West, calling at all ports enroute. We don't plan to head north when we get to the west more south of a line between Kalgoorlie and Perth.... Apart from the obvious are there any must see's that anyone could reccomend?	Basil Faulty	22	2646	11:44 AM Dec 19, 2008 by Wheels
	Ambulance Cover (Preview) G'day all, Having spent a few weeks in South Aust. I learned that in most states, WA excepted, Pensioners in receipt of the full aged pension find it is necessary to be a member of an ambulance fund. Here in the West this is not the case, one only needs to give St. John's ambulance a pension number and tran...	JRH	6	1006	09:42 PM Dec 18, 2008 by Bridgee
	Tow Vehicle review (Preview) As some of you will know I was recently put in a situation that required me buying a new car. After a quick look around I decided (against my gut feeling) on a KIA SORENTO turbo Diesel. I was somewhat dissuaded by some negativity on the part of the reviewers but now having 4000 km on it and having pulled my 18...	Basil Faulty	8	1245	03:12 PM Dec 18, 2008 by mikeody
	Idiots on the road, what would you have done? (Preview) So I'm driving home from a luncheon engagement today at around 60km/ph the limit.... I'm overtaken by a woman at very high speed and it's pouring rain visibility is about 100 - 150 metres..... She loses control, the car does some amazing par de der from some automotive ballet I have not seen and she ends...	Basil Faulty	9	1130	02:56 PM Dec 18, 2008 by dave06
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