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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...

mikeody · mikeody

Hello again everybody, We are continuing our research into adding air con to our 1989 Coromal Aussie Tourer. Whilst the 'cheaper' option of a split 'house' system is still very much on our agenda [thanks to all those that replied previously], before making a final decision we are now looking at the mo...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

It's been raining all day here in Adelaide, been a long time since we have rain like this here. Downside, idiots on the road not driving to the conditions (oops should of read Basil's Post before posting) -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 16:37, 2008-12-12

Roostertales · Roostertales

Hi everyone -finally with help from Pam to Cruising granny I realised you need to click on the photo in the box once uplaoded !-step 10 on "granny's Pic"topic. Thanks Pam and Dave for the help. At the moment I have put up a photo from our upper balcony in Loch Sport-A view that is both tranquil a...

lynnenbarry · lynnenbarry

Hi there folks, Havent been around much of late, as we are busy packing up and ready to head to QLD for Christmas. Just wanted this chance to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and great things for 2009. A little Chrissie card is attached for you all - don't imbibe too much - ok Best wishes and happy tra...

kesue · kesue

Has anyone used the Coleman twin burner folding cooking ring. Its the model that folds in half, and runs on a butane disposable cartridge. What are they like and how long does the cartridge last. Any comments would be appreciated before I buy. Keith

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	613	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	801	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	660	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	970	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	1164	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	892	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	1533	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	979	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	691	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	2070	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	672	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	2685	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	1035	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	1273	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	1155	02:56 PM Dec 18, 2008 by dave06
	Caravan Air-Con (Preview) Hello again everybody, We are continuing our research into adding air con to our 1989 Coromal Aussie Tourer. Whilst the 'cheaper' option of a split 'house' system is still very much on our agenda [thanks to all those that replied previously], before making a final decision we are now looking at the mo...	mikeody	8	1548	10:00 PM Dec 17, 2008 by Cupie
	Rain, Glorious Rain (Preview) It's been raining all day here in Adelaide, been a long time since we have rain like this here. Downside, idiots on the road not driving to the conditions (oops should of read Basil's Post before posting) -- Edited by Gary and Kerry at 16:37, 2008-12-12	Gary and Kerry	19	1214	07:55 PM Dec 17, 2008 by dave06
	Finally -I made it (Preview) Hi everyone -finally with help from Pam to Cruising granny I realised you need to click on the photo in the box once uplaoded !-step 10 on "granny's Pic"topic. Thanks Pam and Dave for the help. At the moment I have put up a photo from our upper balcony in Loch Sport-A view that is both tranquil a...	Roostertales	3	821	12:20 PM Dec 17, 2008 by Smokeydk
	A Chance To Wish You All a Merry Christmas & a safe and happy 2009 (Preview) Hi there folks, Havent been around much of late, as we are busy packing up and ready to head to QLD for Christmas. Just wanted this chance to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and great things for 2009. A little Chrissie card is attached for you all - don't imbibe too much - ok Best wishes and happy tra...	lynnenbarry	6	909	09:45 PM Dec 16, 2008 by xina
	Coleman Folding gas cooker (Preview) Has anyone used the Coleman twin burner folding cooking ring. Its the model that folds in half, and runs on a butane disposable cartridge. What are they like and how long does the cartridge last. Any comments would be appreciated before I buy. Keith	kesue	4	1051	10:32 AM Dec 16, 2008 by dave06
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