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Private medical cover
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My Dr wants me to have a MRI scan done on my hip and medi care does not cover it , not a problem i think, i have private cover with extras , phone them up to find out if i'am covered ,sorry your not covered for this, only if your in hospital for out of pocket expences then why do you give me hearing aids ,when iam...
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I HAVE ARRIVED IN TOWNSVILLE
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Yep I arrived after 6 hours of driving and here I am where I left off around a month ago. I am settled in at my daughters free camp in the back yard and ready to rest up for a couple of days for a start. I was greeted at the front front gate by the two grand children so what a good start. If anyone is around just yell...
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the 4 points
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well i guess some of you will know that we have had a "bit of bad luck" of late, mostly caused by other people,, well the thought of selling up and heading off has been put on hold for a few years yet, but as the song goes I get knocked down but i get back up again....anyway have always had this desir...
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Victor Harbour
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We're heading towards Victor Harbour SA for a slow stroll around the coast :) The past few days we've been relaxing at Tailem Bend, I found it to be a nice town and the bakery there is to die for.... hubby enjoys trying the bakeries and we've put there in the top ten we've found so far... so if your ever there...
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UPDATE 26/5/13
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Howdy, Well today is not really a good day as it is the 2nd anniversary of loosing my dear Margaret to cancer. I am with my eldest daughter, son in-law and two grand children in Townsville after arriving late afternnoon Saturday so my mind is occupied with happy thoughts as well. Now, I spent the last w...
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Car and Caravan accident.
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Hello all, We were travelling across the nulubor from South Australia to Western Australia on Tuesday when our car and caravan rolled. We have survived the accident with some injuries but happy to be here to talk about it. The insurance company are making a decision this week to see if both are writte...
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Trish Miller
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Van & MH rego NSW
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The old chestnut has come to the surface again so I contacted my local pollie to express concerns at the cost of Van and MH rego in NSW and to see what their thoughts were on the subject. Not unexpected I got the "Blame the other guy response" I think now is the time for all NSW Van and MH owner...
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Palm Creek Folk Festival
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If you find yourself somewhere near Townsville this weekend there is a grest little music festival 40ks south of town. I'll be there with the Willobago. Say Hi if you are around.
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Willow
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A question from Trish & Dave newbies - for the long term travellers
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I have put my notice in at work - yahoo - 23 August is my last day. My partner has just got to do his. We hope to be leaving on 30 August and will make our way to Birdsville for the races which are on 6 and 7 September. Then after there we hope to have some work lined up and will head to there. We are planning on b...
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I met another nomad
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I left Taroom this morning, and now at Gil Weir, just west of Miles. And who should be camped nearby but the famous Dougwe! Yes, we finally met. It was no coincidence though. When I heard Doug may cross my path, I got in his way so he couldn't miss me!  We had a lovely chat until it just got too cold to s...
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What do you do with your vans?
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Hi, I have been reading the threads on travels and where everyone goes etc, but if you want to go to a place and set up your caravan for a while...but also go and see the sights etc. What do you do? Les and I love looking at old cemeteries, ruins, museums, etc. so we plan on going to see these and other things wh...
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WHAT'S ON.... Public events
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Raglan Air show 25 .. . 26 May at Old Raglan Station ( property ) Central Qld between Gladstone and Rockhampton
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my van
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Travel in a garden shed
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http://www.whatsupdownunder.com.au/News/RV-s/HOLIDAY-TRAVEL-IN-A-GARDEN-SHED-WHY-NOTTravel
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petengail
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Anybody in Alice Springs??
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If there is anybody there, Alice Springs, and you get a chance to go to the CAAMA Radio Station. Say hello to Gerry Lyons. He is a relative of mine I have never met.. I am friends with him on facebook, he has quite a significant role there. Say hello for me too, one day I hope to get there to meet him myself.
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Happywanderer
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Pet Friendly CP/Camping Ground near Noosa
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Can anyone advise of a Pet Friendly CP or Camping Ground near Noosa, QLD? I have been told there is a Camping Ground at Eumundi but cannot find information anywhere.
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cjt55
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Lost water supply
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We have on several occasions experienced total loss of water supply to our van and on checking the connection to the tap is fine and tap turned on but no water in the van or at tap on draw bar. Having turned main supply tap off and disconnected hose from the van also getting wet from pressure in the hose....
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Kiwi's update.
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Presently at Boulia for the day, catching up on washing. Had a good trip up from Melbourne, spent a week at Narromine with an old friend who showed us around the cotton harvest, he used to be an agricultural research officer. Then we had a weekend with a cousin in Cobar and looked around the mines. Stay...
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Briche at Swan Reach, SA
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We have been moving ever so slowly towards the top of the York Peninsula and came across the camp spot at Sawn Reach. What a greatlace to stop for the night and decieded to stay another day. Right on the great Murray River with so much bird life out our front door, what a view to behold. Will be moving onto Be...
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So nice to put a face to a name
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I had the opportunity to put a face to a name of one of our forum members. While recently in Rockhampton I was kindly offered hospitality by Sheba for a couple of nights. It was so nice to meet another someone from the forum. I seems I have just missed nearly everyone by a few days or so this trip. It was l...
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Evie n Rhys
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Coffs Harbour on Friday
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We moved here to Coffs Harbour two months ago and this is the first heavy rain we have experienced here. Up to this morning we had 106mm and up to 4pm today we have had a further 125mm. I really feel sorry for those campers visiting Coffs. Our house is on the side of a hill so we shouldn't have to worry...
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