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Back on the road. Best feeling ever.
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Left Mount Gambier this morning, so good to be back on the tar again. Knowing this time I am not going anywhere, or doing anything except being a GN again. Camped at Hopetoun for a couple of nights. Arrr the serenity will welcome my friends from daylesford and frangipani tomorrow. Smiles all around he...
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halfpint back at greens
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Four weeks to the day since my operation I am back at greens. It's really lovely here, no wind. Got the little red car to get about in. got gearbox fixed in camper, so easy for me to change. Camper and myself both have clean bill of health, from a happy little camper.
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Fruit picking or maybe not?
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Hello everyone, new to this, but would love to hear any advice on casual work on the road to help towards fuels costs. Fruit picking? Packing? Washing vans?
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Fifth week at Wuruma
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A week in the life of a solo Grey Nomad.Had a couple of good days collecting red claw and had another feed from them tonight. Mike is leaving tomorrow and Rod (rover) arrived this afternoon and is camped just behind Mike ready to occupy his space. Had a couple of busy days, yesterday set up the shower tent...
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Watch out for the elephants!
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Driving down the great ocean road with Frangipani today, talking about different things that our MH's will require, I stated that I must get some of the kangaroo whistle things. Hmmm, says Fran, they work really well, keep all the elephants away. So glad because they are something I really donor wish...
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Rocky's first quarter 2015...
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Gday... A smidgin of my recent life  Cheers - John
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Questions from a new Solo traveller to be and any advice you can give before I head off to the great open spaces?
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Hi. i have been lurking on these pages for awhile but now I am ready to come out with my questions. My plan is to hit the highway towards the end of May 2015 as a solo traveller. My husband has too many commitments to come with me so I have decided to do this on my own. I have an Avan Aliner and a suitable tow vehic...
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Farm fruit n veggies,
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New fruit n veggie shop at Apple Tree creek between free camp and pub. Called "The Pip Shop". Mostly local stuff. Went there yesterday. Save going into town. Pretty good value.
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Safe camp Spot
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I am heading of to WA in July with my dogs. Dose anyone know of a safe Camp Spot dog friendly between Dubbo and Little Topar. Thanks
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Looking forward to hitting the road again.
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I am champing at the bit again. After house sitting for 5 weeks and currently staying with friends for a few days, I cannot wait to hit the road again. It is awful as I sit here catching up with friends and enjoying their hospitality, and all I can think of is, how many more sleeps before I leave. It sounds so...
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Spida here too
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Back at Greens for a few days then down to Melbourne to change caravans. Exciting times. Lunch yesterday with Shekon & Frangipani. Lovely to catch up girls. Thank you -- Edited by spida on Tuesday 14th of April 2015 09:52:42 AM
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Getting Itchy Feet Again
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Hello all, I joined the forum in Jan 2013 before heading off on what turned into a 7 month trip. Back at home in Tasmania atm. Thinking of heading off in July for a few months. North to Longreach via Dubbo, Lightning Ridge and places in between then perhaps to the coast before heading into NSW and ACT. W...
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Goings on at Gracemere.
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Had the injections at Eidsvold on Tuesday morning and set off for Gracemere by around 10am, driving through Monto I decided to see if Sarg was home. He is volunteering for Blazeaid and staying at the Monto Showgrounds was surprised to see him at home and caught up with him and Colleen who is also volunte...
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Starting out
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I am a Brisbane newbie to this forum and have quietly watched all the advice put out there by the experienced nomads. Much appreciated. It is now time to "suck it and see". I will start off with some small trips, the first up to Gladstone and then back down inland visiting a few places mention...
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A good tonic for a sleepless night
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The hours do drag along slowly during a restless night. A hot cuppa tea and a thick slice of fruit cake , yep .... that helps i tried a few nips of ginger ale and whiskey but that started to lead to a bad habit... I put the brakes on that . There must be some sleep provoking activity ? Arousing the brain too...
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As an intended Solo Traveller
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As an intending solo traveller, I would like some opinions on what vehicle to go for. Firstly, it will be-come my permanent home, so must be comfortable enough to live and relax in. I am coming up to 70, but still considered in good condition and young for my age (aren't we all). Secondly, I will want it s...
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Leaving Wuruma for Gracemere
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Enough has been said about the daily kayak paddle and hunt for red claw but it is part of my daily life now and I am accumulating a few in the freezer ready fo another meal. The bank where I can paddle to easily is becoming choked with weeds and I am moving steadily further round resulting in a longer paddle....
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Another week at Wuruma Dam
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Waited for Jamies grocery delivery service to buy a pumpkin to use as bait for the red claw. Needed my biggest knife to make any impression on the pumpkin but eventually cut a quarter and then smaller pieces. Took till almost 12am to set off to check the nets when I found that pumpkin will last for at least...
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halfpint in Tassie
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Arrived in Tassie yesterday off the boat, not driving though my daughter drove. In Launceston with my niece for a week.going to market today. Camper getting gearbox fixed while away, all good 
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GN (temp)
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Family obligations, sold the van, but travel is in the blood. So, on my annual migration to Brisbane, I wanted to see Cape Arid, Goblin Swamp and relatives in Perth, WA. And I did. I fitted my car with a spare AGM battery, DC to DC charger, 12V fridge/freezer, solar panel, tent, self-inflating air ma...
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