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About time I wrote a post me thinks!
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I think I was doing the Woolworths check-out chick thingy when I last posted! I caught up with Nannymon and TwoBob when they had a fleeting visit, and have been eating their dust since! Boy they travel fast! It was nice seeing them though. Thanks for calling in you two! That finished in early Oct and I hea...
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TALK ABOUT SLACK!
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Well, haven't I been a bad boy. My only excuse for being such a poor correspondent recently is that I've been too busy enjoying myself. I have been out of range a fair bit but mainly it's because I've been laying around in the sun and concentrating on getting older one day at a time. The Gibb River Road was a...
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SECONDS OUT - ROUND TWO
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I have spent a pleasant couple of weeks in Perth, fixing up some house-keeping issues, re-registering the van, getting it and the Kia serviced, getting my (final?) tax done, getting some new specs and re-stocking the pantry and freezer. I called in to see some of my old work colleagues and copped a pro...
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Profile
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Hi, I'm new at this. Intend to give some info on my profile - not sure if this is where I do it !? If not, perhaps someone can give me some help. Status: On my own Age: Just past retirement Dog: A Sheltie History: Had Avan until recently which I took Half way around Australia 2 years ago. Just sold it and no...
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That seat
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firstly welcome UNA enjoy the ride Now Mr GNOME how in the name of hell did u get onto that seat I tried and tried, even asked Wendy to go down on all fours so i could get a bunk up [gawd she can swear}
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Little Ray of Sunshine has come into your world...
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G'Day Kids! ~ Just wanted some attention, so thought I'd better introduce myself Posted on health and wellbeing but that didn't work...you all must be too healthy cause no one has been in there to reply. I made a few posts long time ago, but there is no sign of them and it was pretty quiet in here back the...
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My first entry
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Hi everyone, I'll start by saying I think this is a great website and the forums are superb, I have been watching the forums for a few weeks and have now decided to become a member. I am a future solo traveller, have spent the last couple of years checking out how I want to travel and have looked at all modes...
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Need help with planning our trip please
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I am looking at travelling from Brisbane, Barcaldine, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Mildura, Parkes, Moree amd then back to Brisbane. I am hoping to do this trip in 11 days as I have committments in Brisbane. I would like advice about the best place to stay, where no...
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Food for Solo's / Breadmakers are they worth having ?
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Hi Just wondering if anyone has come up with meals suitable for solo's.I haven't started my trip yet,wont be until early 2010 when i pack up and take of to wherever i want.In my yet to be decided 20' caravan with shower toilet and everything else i need towed by a yet to be decided vehicle.Patrol or Cruise...
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Any brand, make or model caravan to avoid?
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Hi Big thanks to all you great people who reply to posts.Unfortunately being a newbie to this i can only contribute questions at this stage.Hopefully that will all change early in 2010. But in the meantime im getting more and more confused by all the choices out there.I think that's the problem with th...
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Solo Ladies - security
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I do not want to make you feel insecure, but a recent problem arose with my lady friend, that I thought was worth a mention, for the ideas that come out of it, to reduce the problem next time.
She recieved uninvited male attention, while free camping, and was forced to leave
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What sort of van ? Roadstars or Jayco Heritage recommended ?
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Hi all Have been looking for caravans and have had to review my price range im about $10, 000 of the mark for what i want so now looking in the $35000 range.Roadstars look to be quite good.Want a shower and toilet solar would be good too.Roadstar Voyager seems to be good van -- Edited by Stefan on Friday 11t...
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Looking for advice on buying a caravan & 4X4
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Hi Just looking around for a used 4X4 under $25000 i can tow a 17-18' caravan around Australia with.Prefer a tray as i will be on my own most of the time so seating isn't an issue.But fuel consumption is.I couldn't care less about luxury features etc the more gizmos and gadgets the more stuff to go wrong.I...
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4 HOURS OF FUN
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Situation: Tootling along the Pippingarra Road (about 40 kms south of Port Hedland) and came to a sandy creek bed. Plan: Consider the conditions before proceeding. Strategy from plan: Yep! She'll be right, looks fairly firm. Results of strategy: B*O*G*G*E*D to the axles, belly of the vehicle sitt...
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Scared to go it alone
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Just how does a single grey nomad make a start??? Anyone out there who can give me advice please? I'm scared of leaving my security-home, friends etc. Also wary of travelling alonep-BUT I WANT TO DO IT!! Cruising Granny seems to have her act together. I want to be like her!
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where to buy good cheap secondhand campervans
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I posted this on my previous thread as a newbie-oops! Want to know best way to buy a cheap reliable campervan. Any suggestions? Price range $2000-$5000 Thanks
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Beautiful Downtown Borroloola
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Just a couple of days in a van park to wash off the red dust from the gravel roads between Gregory Downs and here. Gregory Downs was a very picturesque spot, beautiful river, great for swimming or canoeing and plenty of redclaws. Room for about 15 vans or m/homes. No facilities but it's only about 200 met...
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Thieving mongrels
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On another post Chris mentioned that Barkley downs are thieves, I agree 100% top dollar even for a cup of coffee, Another mongrel I wont visit is the P**** at the Belyando Crossing, always used to till he abused me and Pixie for crossing an imaginary line in his head, defining the limits you were allowed...
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Uh oh, a break in!!
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Hi Guys and Gals!! Yip, I'm still in Katherine and working hard, hence the quiet! I met Mike47 and nearly jumped the counter to say hello I was so thrilled to meet another Grey Nomad!! Anyway, that night I a local blk fella decided he liked the look of the m/home and smashed a side louvre window, renched th...
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makin money along the way
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Eventually when It comes time for me to be handed the keys to our motor home I'd like to solo around australia on my own and at some stage maybe get some part time work here and there, I love music and good with computers so was kind of thinking maybe doing some dj party type of thing, I'm currently doing a wee...
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