Australian Fires: Aiding Wildlife
The terrible Australian fires have devastated us all. Those of us lucky enough to have travelled this unique country have had the privilege of encountering native wildlife, and of visiting landscapes that have now...
In the Frame
If you want to purchase a new or secondhand caravan, you may wonder about the various frame construction methods used by manufacturers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method? Is one better...
Up The West Coast
We were on the road quite early in the morning but then Murphy took a hand and made me lose all the air in one of my tyres. I’m a bit heavy and they...
Five Ways to Use Sirocco II Fans!
This story starts with a family travelling and exploring Australia. We are a family of five who have crammed ourselves into a tin can (our beautiful caravan/home on wheels) to chase the ever-elusive dream.
With our...
Majestic Couple’s Caravan
Chris and Carol Brett met in Guernsey (one of the Channel Islands) when she went there as a nurse. Chris had recently returned to his home there after getting his degree in England.
I suppose...
Be Prepared
Have you ever tried to get duplicates of precious documents such as marriage certificates and proof of citizenship? Getting involved in government departments is a frustrating business.
There have been many natural disasters early this...
Birthday Surprise
Anyone would think that an 89th birthday was something special. Well, it was, and thanks to my two daughters and their partners it did indeed turn out to be a swell party that lasted...
Buying a Used RV: Part 2
In this, part two of our guide to purchasing a secondhand RV, we want to give you a checklist of what to look for when inspecting an RV with the view to purchasing it....
Murphy in the RAF
I had wanted to try to get into the Royal Navy as an officer cadet, but Dad vetoed this and I filled in time as a core-maker and then a spent a few months...
Watered Down
Some of Murphy’s tricks are quite hilarious in retrospect, although there was nothing funny at the time. Take the time he nearly had me in the water. I'd left home around midnight, a favourite...
