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Songs
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When a trip to the supermarket was nearly 400 ks, my little iPod got a hiding. I loved a lot of John Williamson's songs but have only just discovered Sail The Nullabor. I know, where have I been??? Listening to that song just makes me want to head west right now. Bus or no bus. What songs get your feet itch...
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Final Inspection - Poem
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I copied this from an article on Facebook. Final Inspection The policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining. Just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church...
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About my operation, now you ask.
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It was the sciatic nerve, lower back. Having never been to hospital before, I wasn't particularly concerned. The surgeons name is Stephen Lewis and he's a bloody nice bloke. Liked him straightaway, as he has a good firm handshake. Just to ensure he did a good job, prior to the op; I sent him a "Bob the Bui...
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Mataranka Better Half Club celebrates 40 years of making outback community a better place.....
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The saying that "behind every successful farmer is a wife who works in town" rings true in the remote outback community of Mataranka. "http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-30/women-united-ensure-mataranka-better-half-club-survival/8568506"/> K.J.
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Finally, no more pain.
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Damaged my lower 5 years ago. Went to 4 doctors in the town. They all gave me pain killers. Back to travelling, and doing volunteer work, including 2 years with Blazeaid. In all states I fronted doctors, physios and acupuncture people. They all gave me lots of pain killers. While working with Blazeaid...
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Let me state up front I am not a policeman and have never been one, but have had a few roadside discussions with them especially in my younger days. We are currently seeing the NSW Police being given a hard time over the Lindt cafe terrorist attack, with the aid of hindsight which I know wasn't available...
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Family of 7 doing the lap in a bus
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There is a family of seven doing the lap, in a converted coachBasically the Mum of the family had a life threatening illness, with a 10% chance of livingThe mum is now nearly recovered, and enjoying a second chance at lifeI say good on them, and wish them all the best on their travelsThe link below is from...
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A Generous Gesture
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-22/andrew-twiggy-forrest-unveils-huge-donation/8546206
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Oops...
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Keep your mind open someone reckons.
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Lake Hume
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Free camping , just bring your own linen and pillows
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PUBLIC THANK YOU TO GREY NOMADS MEMBER
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Hi all I had a Shurflo water pump that was having problems. A grey nomad member helped me out, so I would like to publicly thank him. Ian logs in as iana and he had a failed 12V part of the pump while I had a valve body problem. Ian kindly bundled up the valve body and posted to me (yes I paid for it) saving me abou...
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Sounds valid to me ..........
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DOG EATING PIG !!!.......
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THIS WILD PIG WAS CAUGHT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA... You might think twice next time about wandering around in the scrub. This pig was caught at Roy Hill Station, via Newman, Pilbara, Australia! They only caught it because their dogs were going missing - it was eating them. !!! -- Edited by kiwijims on Fr...
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I guess we'll see more of this in future ?
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SOLD FOR $149M
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-19/basquiat-painting-fetches-record-149mn-at-new-york-auction/8541480
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Romani (Gypsies) in Australia
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Some of our early Nomads in Australia, Romani (aka Roma/Romany) people in Australia, approx 25,000 today. See this link; https://open.abc.net.au/explore/15645
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Modern living
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Within the last few days, I passed through the Rockingham area of Western AustraliaIt looks a nice area, but obviously there must be a fair amount of criminals aboutThere was a roadside trailer (flashing lights) billboard, which more or less said"Have you secured your house""Have you locked all do...
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