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For Cindy
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Hi Cindy, thanks for the stickers I got them today, one on the car and one on the camper as off Saturday morning.
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Silent Partner in Dougwe Enterprises
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After joining Dougwe Inc. and spending much time and effort in looking for a van to replace my Avan Cruiseliner I ordered a Chief Arrow 21.6 van yesterday. Not having twins I decided to go with a Queen size bed to impress any backpackers or attractive GN's. Will be parking it in the exclusive waterfront...
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The Longest Shortcut - Cairns to Perth
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Hi Everyone, We are 'in talks' with some friends of ours about 'doing' the longest shortcut, but only from Winton Qld to Laverton WA in about 18 months time. However, although we will have replaced our off road camper trailer by then, our friends have a Coromal Navigator camper van. Would appreciate o...
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Choosing a Kayak
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From time to time we get inquiries on the forum about what sort of kayak to buy. The following clip provides some good information. http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/ I was particularly interested in the great looking seats, paddles & rod holders that were fitted to the kayaks. Unfor...
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Need gas???
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Rays Outdoors catalogue just arrived. $17.95 for a 9kg refill. Offer ends 21st September. Peter PJK
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Goldie's nugget arrived!
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Goldetectornomad's gold nugget arrived yesterday when I was in Port Macquarie for the CT scan of my jaw. Goldie says it's lucky because he found it next to the skin of a big brown snake... only he didn't realize it was only the skin at first, and when he saw it after digging for the nugget, he skyrocketed a...
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Now at Quinninup, WA
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Unreal caravan park hidden in the bush south of Manjamup. Nice little town with a great tavern supplying sensibly priced meals. Powered site, town water, great amenities $25/night. Will spend at least a couple of nights here as a base while we check out Pemberton, Windy Harbour, etc. Resident m...
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When a free camp not a free camp?
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When is a free camp not a free camp We are going away this week for a month or so and we thought we go back to Aire River camp . We called in last Easter no cost . Since June/July ?34 And what do you get for $34 Free fresh air, peace and tranquility , a chance to fish and of course I nearly forgot NO WATER, a P...
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LOCATION;
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Well we have made our way down to Port Elliot to visit friends, a great arvo at camp followed by dinner at the pub/tavern at Victor Harbour, the carvery can be recomended for sure, have to be the best yet, & sweets !!!!!MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmm. From here we are making a direct line back home , been...
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Suspension ???
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Research can be confusing ?? I Have a 2004 BA Ford one tonne Falcon Tray Back, I carry a Freeway Slide on Camper which is about 30 yrs old, Am not sure of weight yet ?? but my springs are flat when she is on the ute, Am looking at a couple of options through the many many points of view from talking to other nomad...
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coaster/ security door conversion
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We have a security door, as the people before us were disabled and removed folding door , we would like to put insect /door like caravans have ,does anyone know anyone who could do this near Werribee /point cook vic . as we will be there for a month. thank you
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Unpowered camp-site means no water too
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Had a strange experience; we stayed at the YHA in Hervey Bay, which also allow camping, they've got powered & unpowered sites, we've got our solar panels and batteries etc, so we opted for unpowered; very reasonable @ $24 per night, but when we packed to leave, I asked where I could top up the traile...
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We are off on a cruise
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Woo Hoo shipmates We have just booked our cruise to New Zealand leaving Sydney 6th November 2015 Voyager of the seas is the tub we will be on for 13 nights of pamper and luxury. Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum...
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DOUGWE's BIG DAY OUT
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I have been invited to a Indian Village tomorrow and be introduced to the "Chief" Yep off to see the "Chief" Caravans being built. I hope to see a "Feather" (the model I am getting) in production as well. They had one there late last week so hope to see the single beds in r...
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Ferguson Valley, WA
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Did the tourist thing around the Ferguson Valley (east of Bunbury ) today. Gnomeville was amazing, beer sampling at the Moody Cow brewery was, um, different, King Jarrah was big (but the one the log at Wellington Mill was cut from must have been huge), the school hall (presumably the original church...
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THINGS COME IN 3's
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They sure do, 1. Decided on new Tug and purchased...............Done and dusted 2. Decided on new Den and ordered..................Done but still needs to be dusted (Delivery) 3. This is in three stages (a,b&c) a. Put Base camp on the market for sale............Done and dusted (today) b...
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Tamworth 2015
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Hi Guys , I am just wondering if any one is going to the tamworth music festival , I have a Neurologist appointment in early December and really don't want to commit to Tamworth in case I have to get this dam Kidney stone removed , Is it a CMCA chapter event or do a group of GN`s from this forum make a site as I...
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Centrelink Assett test Beware
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2 Friends who are on the road full time have just been re-access by centrelink . Their asset test were higher because they did not own a home , But because they are claiming rent assistance they are counting their caravan has their home and are being access has a home owner . My be wise to do your sum before c...
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NandK and starcraft (re:triton)
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Hi campers, thanks to all who answered my enquiry about Mitsubishi triton. Though, NandK, I was interested to read you have a starcraft van. We have been looking at this very same van. I would be interested to hear your likes/dislikes of the starcraft. Thanks heaps, Jay-Jay
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