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TRIVIAL INFO;
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Recently had one half of a doubble power point in the caravan fail to work. Took it apart today & found some deab black ants in the back of the housing .gave it a good clean out, set it up on a 12volt system on the work bench & tested each circuit,found the one that didn;t work . A few flicks of the swit...
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Solar Panel Charger
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-- Edited by Firefly on Saturday 10th of December 2011 06:12:35 PM
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PET scan set for date
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ok guys been to see my doc as you all know its apparently stinks of melanoma, so now we go for pet scan 16th dec 7.45 royal brisbane hospital. then pre admin at nambour hospital, after that i should get a date for admission to hospital in nambour, expected stay 1 to 3 weeks due to the length of the cut ,they sh...
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land sailing
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like i said keep tring to be different,, i'm not as "large" as the photo might suggest it at was taken as i passed at 40 odd plus k's an hour along the beach but it was a great day anyway -- Edited by beachball57 on Friday 9th of December 2011 10:05:18 AM -- Edited by beachball57 on Friday 9th...
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Seniors moment
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I had a seniors moment yesterday, I was taken by car to drive a bus full of young uns, turned the power switch on opened the door and whent to put the key in, oooops, forgot the key didn't I. You don't need a key to turn the power switch on as it is outside and when on, the door opens for you. I spent the next hour i...
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GN BOOK
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Does anybody know where I can buy a Grey Nomad book aroud the Thornlie area of Perth?
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severe weather warning for Queensland's north-west
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Queensland's north-west, as heavy rains and lightning move inland. The bureau says remote locations including Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Camooweal, Dajarra Hotel, Duchess Hotel, Kamilaroi Station, Riversleigh S...
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Hobbies and Handwork
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Hello Everyone. I am about to start on my first long trip (at the end of January). I read a lot and spend time on the computer and iPad but think I should branch out a bit. What do you all do to fill in the hours you are in camp and on the road? Monica
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I haven't left yet!
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But I am heading off soon. There's always something to cause a holdup. First I got blisters under my feet after walking the campaspe Esplanade with my daughter at beginning of week. Couldn't get shoes on for a couple of days. Then the element in my oven blew Wednesday night and had to wait for electrici...
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3 more natural disaster zones northern NSW
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Three more natural disaster zones have been declared in northern NSW after heavy rain and flooding. The communities of Uralla, Guyra and Glen Innes Severn were heavily impacted by the recent storms and flooding, NSW Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher said. "I am declaring these...
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still a few probs ..
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FYI .. Cindy and group .. still having notification problems .. now also unable to reply to some private messages using the new modified format .. only way around that is for me to start a new private message to the same person . Jon
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Bigpond Email Server Down
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the Bigpond Email server is down in my area (Perth inner north suburbs) been down since yesterday afternoon, last night and this morning. Can still access internet (eg; GN) but that did go down for awhile last night too. When I rang Telstra Tech support they had a recorded message to say they had probl...
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Christmas Food
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What food just has to be on your Christmas table? Mine has to have the plum pud. Even though I don't eat it, it reminds me of Mum. Being the sweet tooth that I am, mine has to be a really good fruit salad, with jelly and ice cream. There are always lots of desserts, but these are my faves.
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3G to 4G
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I have just updated to 4G from telstra turbo 3G, does seem a fair bit quicker and got a good deal........because I have home phone and mobile with Telstra I get this for 29.95 a month for 4 GB, with the pre paid one it was costing $50 a month for 3GB, and when we get on the road and cancel home phone they can't ta...
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Going on a long car journey? Ensure you take a pee
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"That is the warning from a group of Melbourne researchers who have discovered that a full bladder can be as distracting to a driver as major sleep deprivation or drinking alcohol According to Caulfield Hospitals aged psychiatry research coordinator Dr Matthew Lewis, a full bladder has a neg...
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Caravan covers
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We are still looking for a 'down-size" type home, and are considering one where we will be able to park the caravan in the front yard while we are home. It would need a cover... any recommendations or warnings on types of cover, please? How do you prevent moisture build-up underneath? Thanks...
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Shipping Containers ?
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What is the go with shipping containers, say if you want to buy a used one for storing stuff at home or if you want to move etc. If getting moved, do some company's supply these for your stuff for removal or later storage? I saw a house near me today with one out the front, I think they may be moving? Thanks
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Finaly some news
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Well guys yes it seems the melanoma has reared its ugly head again and i do now know i have secondary melanoma, from here we go to royal brisbane for a P.E.T scan of my whole body to make sure its not anywhere else for starters. Then i shall be booked into nambour hospital again when im not so sure, but i have...
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Handy guide for those travelling using UHF
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UHF CB RADIO CHANNEL ALLOCATION Channel:Frequency: Use:Channel Spacing: Channel 1 476.4250 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output 12.5 KHz Channel 2 476.4500 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output 12.5 KHz Channel 3 476.4750 Duplex & Simplex - Repeater Output12.5 KHz Cha...
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I met a nomad today.
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I was in the queue at my local shopping centre, and did a double take at the lady in front of me. 'Lynette?' Yes, it was our very own AnimalCarer. Lovely lady, as we all knew she'd be. There you go Lynette, I've changed my avatar. I had the advantage, you see, because I knew what she looked like. -- Edited by B...
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