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desiderata
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Many of you may already know these words or remember them from a song released in the 70's by a bloke called Les Crane though the words were penned many years earlier. Some may not agree this should be in the general forum as it's supposedly 'not about caravanning' but, as it is about life, and in this foru...
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Rathdowney, Qld.
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I'm camped here at Bigriggen Campground for a few days. It's only a couple of hours from home, so an easy drive this morning. There's a huge area so no problem with neighbours. :) except some friends are arriving tomorrow, so I hope they don't get unruly. Just kidding, they're good mates. It's $9 a nig...
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TIP TO ENSURE FAST RETURN OF LOST MOBILE DEVICES
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Good idea from simplesavings.com newsletter Replacing a phone/iPod/iPad/tablet can prove expensive and stressful, not to mention the frustration of losing all your information with it. But here's a tip that could help ensure your device is returned quickly, saving money and stress! Recently,...
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Booked our Tassie Trip
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Just finished booking our third trip to Tassie, leave the 29th Jan and return 29th Feb. Doing the fly drive this time,booked motor home pick up 5 mins from Hobart Air Port. All up with flights from Gladstone QLD to Hobart and return flights and Motor home costs the price has come well under half the co...
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Whales at head of Bight
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http://bkmcl.wordpress.com/2013/08/25/whale-watching-at-nullabor/
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XTrail and towing
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Hi to everyone, just joined the Grey Nomads forum. My name is Peter (68) and wife Kate (66) and we live on the sunshine coast, Queensland. This topic maybe has been covered before, but I couldn't see a couple of points members may be able to help with. Firstly, and I think it will be ok, will our 2003 petr...
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Another new Van manufacturer
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Just got a newsletter from Avida, the manufacturer of Australian Winnebago MHs. Seems that they have launched into the caravan market with an extensive range of offerings. Should be interesting to see their product. http://www.avidarv.com.au/caravans?eid=48620 The market is getting rath...
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postie bike needed
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At 70, I'm still travelling, and wish to buy a postie bike to carry on the back of my Mazda T 3500. At present I am staying the tiny town of Coolah, which is about 140 K's north east of Dubbo, and about 80 K's south east of Coonabarrabran. Would like it to be in reasonably good condition, but not necessarily r...
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Search over (almost) ...
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Travelling around this great land of ours is one step closer now with the house just put on the market and our decision on a rig almost made. Should be putting in our order within the next few weeks. All very exciting!!
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3 days at Lightening Ridge Big Emu
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A very interesting 3 days it was. Yesterday a family came on for an overnight stay. They were in the biggest holiday bus I'd ever seen. It was an old Adelaide Transit bus. Twice as long with the concertina middle.I've got photos but can't upload them till I get home. Dad and a tribe of snotty nosed kids. Mu...
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My retirement plan
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Here I am again. Now it's time to tell you a bit about my retirement plan. I'm 48 now and become 49 this year. The plan is, to hand in my leaving notification on my 58th birthday. So I have a few years to go to make up something. First idea was to buy a houseboat in 3-4 years, live in a marina, and save enough mone...
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Barn HIll
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Can anyone enlighten me about the condition of the road into Barn hill Please? There are differing reviews on their website.Im not scared of dirt just don't like miles of corrigations. Thanks Tess
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Fuel prices
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Subject: Listers who are going to travel the Stuart Hwy from Augusta to Katherine may be interested in the following diesel prices. Applicable two weeks ago. Coober Pedy.....$1.72.9. Cadney Homestead....$198.00Marla.....$194.00Kulgera...$205.00 (is this close to rip-off or what? N...
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SEMI RETIREMENT FOR THE TOJO;
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I have posted this pic before, but as we now have many new members I am doing it again to show where the old Tojo has been over the years. Much of the eastern half of the country has been done many times. Now we will do it again at a more casual rate. JC.
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SHALL WE?
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Greetings all. Have sought advice from family, colleagues, financial advisers etc. Thought we would ask the question of people with experience. Want to head off in 6 months, working around this great country for a couple of years, if not longer - both in mid 50's and fit - both no longer happy in our jo...
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Woohoo its nearly here
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After months of planning and waiting we have word this morning that our new 5ver is only 3 weeks away all going to plan. Cant wait to get back on the road. My feet are very itchy.
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Parking Prior to getting on the Spirit of Tassie
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Hi everyone I have just finished reading on previous blogs about were to stay prior to catching the Spirit. Some recommend a car park Beacon Cove. Just wanting to know if that's the carpark near the Sandridge Surf Life saving Club?
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Wanted TO buy Aluminium Roof topper Dingy complete
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Hi,,,Was wondering if any one has a 10 / 11ft Aluminium dinghy complete with roof rack system and up to 6hp outboard motor to suit a Toyota Cruiser 100 series that they are not using anymore,or lost interest in using ? Also...I will buy Any other gear to go with it...i.e life jackets, ropes anchor etc We...
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World affairs?
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If the people of the world are getting smarter Why is it in such a mess and getting worse affairs Also why is it Tony abbots friends pay more for bringing up a child than some one on low income ?
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Oil!
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In Japanese But you will all get the message (I hope) So simple it's hard to believe the World is so stupid http://www.youtube.com/embed/qGGabrorRS8?rel=0
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