The Food-Wine-Pets-Travel+ Podcast

After a recent discussion on ABC Radio Pilbara about the huge number of caravans on the road and truckies being concerned about the safety of travellers as well as themselves, breakfast radio host Kelly Gudgeon interviewed Ken Wilson from the Truck Friendly program to find out more about what the program is doing about road safety generally and what it's aims and objectives are.Audio (c)ABC Radio Pilbara Aug 2021

As a kid did you ever want to just 'run away' and join the circus? - Well that's pretty much what Gai Weaber-Buchal did. But this was no ordinary circus. This was the famous 'Ashton's Circus' ! We met Gai in Hervey Bay QLD on one of her stopovers while she's travelling Australia by herself in a mobile home, Gai is not only funny, she has a unique way of telling her story we know you'll enjoy.

Are you one of the many families, couples and singles currently enjoying a more mobile lifestyle? Congratulations – we love it it too – and like you we're constantly learning – for example do you have a carbon monoxide alarm? We do – but didn't realise how this invisible, odourless gas can have a delayed impact on a person causing them to crash after falling asleep while driving.The brave couple who survived the ordeal wanted their tale told in the hopes others would avoid making the same mistake.

*** HEY YOU!... WHY DONCHA JUST GO FISHIN' EH? ***Hmm... Go fishin'. Sounds like a fun idea right?... but could it hold a secret hidden message for the recipient?Graeme & Sue Morris have been on & off the road for the best part of 4 years now and have been updating us with some of their travels including the recent Shitbox Rally! But our question in this short podcast was "how do you get on living so close together on a daily basis for so long and remain 'a loving couple?' - Sue Morris reveals their secret!.Plus a few quick tips on downsizing!

Travel Writer Susan Elliott recently went on what she describes as "the most amazing journey at night you'll remember forever!" - plus she reckons the coldest thing you will experience is the glass of champagne in your hand while heading south towards Antarctica and the Aurora Australis 'Southern Lights'.

*** ON THE ROAD - A TRUCKIES PERSPECTIVE ***There's always plenty of 'chat' about truckies and caravaners sharing the road - or not! - but have you ever wondered what it looks like from a truckies perspective?We had the opportunity to see the view from an actual 'big rig' as well as have a chat with an experienced truckie Peter Waugh who explained some of the things truck drivers have to deal with on a daily basis.PLUS: - UHF Radios - do you have one... and do you actually use it?

There are big changes coming to the Fraser Coast's hugely popular caravan parks – thanks to ‘people power'. In late 2020 the Hervey Bay Council asked locals to take part in an online survey to provide feedback on which of a number of proposed changes should get the green light and there was an unexpectedly large response giving councillors a very clear insight into what people view as priorities.To find out more we caught up withJade Wellings - Councillor Division 5, Fraser CoastPREFER TO READ: Full transcript here...http://bit.ly/CaravanParkUpdate

In this week's show...00'00" - Welcome with Brian & Kaye01'53 - Bored? Try ‘Adventure Bike' Riding! - Mike McKenzieDo you own a 4WD?... not everyone does, and while they're fun sometimes having a big SUV doesn't mean you can explore some of the more remote and ruggedly gorgeous regional areas of Australia where the tracks are barely wide enough for a motor bike. Some great safety info in thi chat a former TV colleague of Kaye's, Mike McKenzie, better known as 'Macca', who's a fabulous cinematographer and these days a passionate Adventure Bike rider.11'08" - Is 'Natural Pet Care' OK For Pets? - Dr Barbara FougereGot a pet?... great!... so do you know what a ‘Holistic Veterinarian' does and why they're different from regular vets? In a nutshell, holistic or integrative vets are like their human GP counterparts who use additional or complementary therapies to treat the cause of the patient's condition rather than simply dealing with the symptoms. Sounds mysterious – but only until you find out holistic practitioners have more tools in their tool bag, the best of western medical science and a whole bunch of complementary practices and medicines.21'38" - Hotseat Practice Session - The QuestionQ: What was Vegemite invented from?A – Out of date PromiteB – Dried prunesC - Leftover yeast used to make beerD – Bakers yeast used to make bread? The answer later in this show!22'18" - Lee Kernaghan - Truck Friendly Promo!Well known country music legend Lee Kernaghan is a supporter of the Truck Friendly Program - this short 30" promo is simply to thank Ken & Jenny Wilson from Truck Friendly and Lee for all their support of what we do.23'13" - What Does A Dietitian Actually Do? - Caitlyn HendersonAre you confused when it comes to planning meals? Waaay back humans were grateful to eat whatever they could catch or grow… then post-war when there was more food and food choices available eating started getting tricky. One person who can help us navigate the modern-day food maze is our resident accredited dietician and nutritionist Caitlyn Henderson from Healthy Lifestyles Australia – who was more than happy to explain what she and her fellow dieticians actually do.30'36" - Mouse In The House (Caravan) Update - Brian & KayeRecently we mentioned we accidentally allowed some little mice into the caravan. Well- it seems we're not the only ones with mouse problems at the moment – and we're not even talking about the poor people in regional NSW suffering a mouse plague in the hundreds of thousands!!Nope – fellow traveller/lifestyle/storytellers Vantastic Aus have been doing a bit of farm-stay work – and got an interesting surprise while checking a bale of freshly shorn wool. Have a listen... :-)36'05" - Hotseat Practice Session - The Answer!Q: What was Vegemite invented from?A – Out of date PromiteB – Dried prunesC - Leftover yeast used to make beerD – Bakers yeast used to make bread? The answer in this show! :-)

Do you own a 4WD?... not everyone does, and while they're fun sometimes having a big SUV doesn't mean you can explore some of the more remote and ruggedly gorgeous regional areas of Australia where the tracks are barely wide enough for a motor bike.Sound tempting? It certainly does to us now, after catching up with a former colleague of Kaye's, Mike McKenzie, better known as 'Macca', who's a fabulous cinematographer and these days a passionate Adventure Bike rider.

Got a pet?... great!... so do you know what a ‘Holistic Veterinarian' does and why they're different from regular vets?In a nutshell, holistic or integrative vets are like their human GP counterparts who use additional or complementary therapies to treat the cause of the patient's condition rather than simply dealing with the symptoms.Sounds mysterious – but only until you find out holistic practitioners have more tools in their tool bag, the best of western medical science and a whole bunch of complementary practices and medicines.

Are you confused when it comes to planning meals? Waaay back humans were grateful to eat whatever they could catch or grow… then post-war when there was more food and food choices available eating started getting tricky. Don't eat fat, fat's bad, don't eat eggs, it's bad for cholesterol levels, eat more grains, save time and eat processed foods… no wonder we're confused – especially when the experts revealed they'd gotten things wrong – we need healthy fats to process foods, eggs are great – although processed foods are still in the bad boy camp.One person who can help us navigate the modern-day food maze is our resident accredited dietician and nutritionist Caitlyn Henderson from Healthy Lifestyles Australia – who was more than happy to explain what she and her fellow dieticians actually do.

Recently we mentioned we accidentally allowed some little mice into the caravan. The little rotters must have thought they'd found nirvana when they were able to slip under the magnetic insect curtain we'd put across the door to enable our old doggy to go outside for a tinkle if she needed to, without us having to get up and open the door etc.Well- it seems we're not the only ones with mouse problems at the moment – and we're not even talking about the poor people in regional NSW suffering a mouse plague in the hundreds of thousands!!Nope – fellow traveller/lifestyle/storytellers Vantastic Aus have been doing a bit of farm-stay work – and got an interesting surprise while checking a bale of freshly shorn wool. Have a listen... :-)

In this week's show...00'00" - Welcome with Brian & Kaye01'21" - Cardwell - FNQ's Best Kept Secret - Colin OkeBetter known as the gateway to fabulous Hinchinbrook Island… Cardwell is back in business after a Category 5 cyclone called Yasi all but blew this beautiful town in far north QLD off the map in Feb 2011. We spent a great couple of nights at the Cardwell Caravan Park and couldn't resist asking owner Colin Oke why he loves the place so much! :-)08'46" - Easter Dangers For Our Pets - Nadia CrightonEach year, Pet Insurance Australia's Nadia Crighton sees a dramatic jump in claims for pets requiring hospitalisation after their forbidden treat - chocolate has been imgested, plus she warns there's another popular Easter gift of floral bouquets which can be just as deadly for our pets.15'15" - Hotseat Practice Session - QuestionQ: What Australian animal did English scientists think was a prank?A - The Platypus B - The KangarooC - The EmuD - The EchidnaThe answer…later in the show.15'46" - Why I Love Organic Food - WendyWe're constantly amazed at the number of solo females travelling around Australia – most of them full-time. Like ‘Wendy' – who, as it turns out loves food but her interest goes beyond what most people think about when it comes to food… 21'33" - Bloody Mice! - Our Story! - Brian & KayeYep - the title says it all... As Brian's mum used to say... BLOODY BUGS!! - but we're still learning so we'd love your tips 'n tricks to help some this very common problem whether travelling or not!30'34" - Hotseat Practice Session AnswerQ: What Australian animal did English scientists think was a prank?A - The Platypus B - The KangarooC - The EmuD - The EchidnaThe answer…in this show!.

Large parts of Australia are feeling the brunt of the strongest storms and torrential rain seen in almost 2 decades…and we hope you'll all get through this weather system safely – but it was almost 20 years ago – back in Feb. 2011 that a Category 5 cyclone called Yasi all but blew the beautiful town of Cardwell in far north QLD off the map.Better known as the gateway to fabulous Hinchinbrook Island… Cardwell is back in business, but if you ask the locals it's still a shadow of its more glamorous self and they're desperate for more people to enjoy this peaceful spot.We spent a great couple of nights at the Cardwell Caravan Park and couldn't resist asking owner Colin Oke to find out why he loves the place so much! :-)

They say a little bit of chocolate is good for our health – providing minerals, anti-oxidants and flavonoids – and frankly with the Easter bunny on his way – it doesn't hurt to have another reason to gift friends and family and especially kids with choccy treats and rain-stuffed Hot Cross buns.While it might be just our waistlines that suffer – do please keep in mind out pets have a much better sense of smell than people… so if you're hiding those goodies all around the garden or even just around the house – be warned – your dog or cat could win the game of hide and seek – but you could, potentially lose your pet.Each year, Pet Insurance Australia's Nadia Crighton sees a dramatic jump in claims for pets requiring hospitalisation after their forbidden treat – plus she warns there's another popular Easter gift of floral bouquets which can be just as deadly for our pets.

We're constantly amazed at the number of solo females travelling around Australia – most of them fulltime. Like ‘Wendy' – who we met during our unexpected but most enjoyable stay hiding out from CoVid in Toowoomba last year. Brian was particularly impressed with Wendy's purpose-built brand new mini-bus but the conversation soon turned to food – which he's pretty interested in too! – But as it turns out this ‘foodie's' interest goes beyond what most people think about when it comes to food…

Yep - the title says it all... As Brian's mum used to say... BLOODY BUGS!! - but we're still learning so we'd love your tips 'n tricks to help solve this very common problem whether travelling or not!

In this week's show...00'00" - Welcome with Brian & Kaye01' 15" - No Need For Speed - Ken WilsonHow fast is too fast? Especially when towing a caravan. And what speed can we do towing a van over a specific weight when the signs say '110Kmh' allowed?Ken Wilson - founder of the national Truck Friendly Program has some great answers no matter which state you live in.10'54" - Dealing With The Loss Of A Pet - Karen JacquesWithout a doubt – the very worst part about having a pet – is having to say goodbye. Sometimes they'll simply pass in their sleep but sometimes we can provide a final gift of asking our vet to put euthanase them to put them out of their pain.It's a tough call for all of us pet owners for sure – and one we've personally experienced 4 times – so far. We've currently got a very old dog and I'm starting to dread her inevitable passing.And while all of this is extremely normal – most people don't realise they can get help from a grief counsellor with extra training in helping pet parents deal with the loss of a ‘fur-child'. Like Karen Jacques from Paw4Reflection19'17" - Preparing For Winter - Caitlyn HendersonWith winter not far away – we're noticing many more people are worried about how they'll cope when they're stuck at home with a fridge full of food and Uber deliveries only a phone call away.Kaye managed to momentarily put Caitlyn our resident APD… that's short for Accredited Practising Dietition, Caitlyn Henderson from Healthy Lifestyles Australia in Toowomba Qld - on the spot recently with this question….32'22" - About The Minjil Dance Group - Carl FourmileBefore all this ‘COVID' stuff, we spent some time in Cairns FNQ. A fascinating place with an equally fascinating history and lots of fabulous walks and cycle-ways.One day while BP was riding his bike down by a local stream, he spotted a group of indigenous musos with didgeridoos & clapsticks who were practising by the river. Long story short, the group invited us to check out how they educate tourists about our indigenous history, culture and connection with the land.Brian asked Carl Fourmile, the creator of the Minjil Dance Group to describe their passion for education.26' 39" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION - THE ANSWER!The question was...Q: What is the more common slang term for Fish frighteners?A – DynamiteB – SharksC – A Spear GunD – Budgie smugglersThe answer in this show!!! :-)

How fast is too fast? Especially when towing a caravan. And what speed can we do towing a van over a specific weight when the signs say '110Kmh' allowed?Ken Wilson - founder of the national Truck Friendly Program has some great answers no matter which state you live in.

Without a doubt – the very worst part about having a pet – is having to say goodbye. Sometimes they'll simply pass in their sleep but sometimes we can provide a final gift of asking our vet to put euthanase them to put them out of their pain.It's a tough call for all of us pet owners for sure – and one we've personally experienced 4 times – so far. We've currently got a very old dog and I'm starting to dread her inevitable passing.And while all of this is extremely normal – most people don't realise they can get help from a grief counsellor with extra training in helping pet parents deal with the loss of a ‘fur-child'. Like Karen Jaques from Paws4Reflection

With winter not far away – we're noticing many more people are worried about how they'll cope when they're stuck at home with a fridge full of food and Uber deliveries only a phone call away.Kaye managed to momentarily put Caitlyn our resident APD… that's short for Accredited Practising Dietition, Caitlyn Henderson from Healthy Lifestyles Australia in Toowomba Qld - on the spot recently with this question….

Before all this ‘COVID' stuff, we spent some time in Cairns FNQ. A fascinating place with an equally fascinating history and lots of fabulous walks and cycle-ways. One day while BP was riding his bike down by a local stream, he spotted a group of indigenous musos with didgeridoos & clapsticks who were practising by the river. Long story short, the group invited us to check out how they educate tourists about our indigenous history, culture and connection with the land.Brian asked Carl Fourmile, the creator of the Minjil Dance Group to describe their passion for education.

In this week's show...00'00" - Welcome with Brian & Kaye01' 20" - Why I Still Love Goulburn - Jacki WaughJust 45 minutes out of Canberra and around 2 hours from Sydney, Goulburn in regional NSW used to be THE place to live for well to do farming families producing Merino wool and miners digging up gold in the 1800's. The Big Merino is still a drawcard for some passing tourists – but now the country's first inland city is attracting a new wave of people wanting to enjoy the lifestyle city dwellers can only dream about which makes Goulburn's most passionate advocate Jacki Waugh very happy.07'19" - How Music Soothes The Soul - Judy LattasYou like music?? We might just let this next story introduce itself…

Just 45 minutes out of Canberra and around 2 hours from Sydney, Goulburn in regional NSW used to be THE place to live for well to do farming families producing Merino wool and miners digging up gold in the 1800's.The Big Merino is still a drawcard for some passing tourists – but now the country's first inland city is attracting a new wave of people wanting to enjoy the lifestyle city dwellers can only dream about which makes Goulburn's most passionate advocate Jacki Waugh very happy.

If you're a true-blue, ridgy didge, dinky di Aussie with a love of Aussie humour… there's a possibility you might already have come across Rockhampton's best known bush poet – Bob Pacey. He has a Facebook page called Australian Bush Poetry with a passion – performs at the drop of a hat and apparently he can write a poem for any occasion. Be warned – he does have a wicked sense of humour.... Here's one of his brilliant tales.And check out Bob's FB page:https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Bush-Poetry-With-A-Passion-81712049086

You like music?? We might just let this next story introduce itself…

Anyone who's ever seen a puppy almost swimming in their food bowl knows just how much canines of all ages love to eat… in fact, they'll eat pretty much anything, especially if they think it's people food.But is that a good thing? We know that modern day dogs evolved from wolves who scavenged scraps from early humans -but will they thrive on that kind of food nowadays… what is the best food we can feed - and by default - the worst foods.Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet in Sydney is an expert in nutrition and all kinds of healthy things for our pets and helps us out with some great suggestions

Some people seem to be naturally thin – others only have to look at food to gain weight which means like us they've had a crack at all kinds of diets over the years – Weight Watchers, Israeli Diet, the egg diet – (BP says... "trust me that one has some interesting side fx phewwwww)" … and after every success… that lost weight found its way home to the hips. (sigh) So what works? Our resident APD or Accredited Practising Dietician Caitlyn from Healthy Lifestyles Australia helps hundreds of people every year and she's happy to help all of us all in this short chat we had recently.

In this week's show...00'00" - WELCOME & what's in this week's show - Brian & Kaye01'04" - TRUCK FRIENDLY PROGRAM UPDATE - Ken WilsonIt's been almost 2 years since the Truck Friendly program was launched - a national project whose aim is to keep both newbie & experienced travellers – caravanners especially - safe on the road… LOTS has happened in that time and with an update we had a surprise visit at our current location on the Fraser Coast from founder Ken Wilson!08'47" - HEAT AFFECTED DOGS – Dr Karen WesserlinghHeat stress and heat stroke can kill... not just dogs or cats but birds, rabbits, guinea pigs horses and more. (& people too!) Absolutely, and with higher than normal temperatures in various parts of the country at the moment, we thought it was timely to find out not only what the obvious symptoms are with heat stress but also some easy solutions should you find yourself with - in this case – a much loved pet affected by heat whether you're travelling or not!17'22" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSIONDo you reckon you could win a million dollars on Eddie McGuires Millionaire Hotseat seen on ch9 every day?... Well we've created the Hotseat Practice Session just for you… here's our question… with four options. This one thanks to the AustraliaDay.com.au website…Q: What does it mean to “have a crack”?A - Start a fightB - Visit the chiropractor C - Try to attempt somethingD – Get a paper cutThe answer…later in the show.17'54"- PORTION CONTROL + LOCKDOWN DIET DILEMMAS - Caitlyn Henderson We all love our food of course?... and the yummier it is the more we want to eat right? Absolutely!... especially YOUR breakfast lunch and dinners!! But while they might be yummy, how does the SIZE of a meal affect how much weight we can potentially put on just by eating too much or too fast?... Plus we also wanted to know how are people who've been forced to work from home due to the COVID pandemic coping with their food intake? We recently caught up with our resident Dietician Caitlyn Henderson to try and get some answer to those very questions… 24'52"" - CARAVAN FINANCE + TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW RE PAYDAY LENDERS! - Caroline PollardHave you been thinking about getting a new or second hand caravan to start exploring this amazing country of ours called Australia now that we're able to travel a bit more?But before getting too excited at the idea, do you really know if you can afford it?... And is it possible to get some financial advice literally 'FREE' before actually committing to a loan? … PLUS you just might be amazed at what financial information banks & others lenders have about you…We've got some inside information you've probably never even thought of….33'30" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION - THE ANSWER!The question was….Q: What does it mean to “have a crack”?A - Start a fightB - Visit the chiropractor C - Try to attempt somethingD – Get a paper cutThe answer in the show :-)

Have you been thinking about getting a new or second hand caravan to start exploring this amazing country of ours called Australia now that we're able to travel a bit more?But before getting too excited at the idea, do you really know if you can afford it?... And is it possible to get some financial advice literally 'FREE' before actually committing to a loan? … PLUS you just might be amazed at what financial information banks & others lenders have about you… We've got some inside information you've probably never even thought of…. Want to contact Caroline? - caroline.p@mylocalbroker.com.au

It's been almost 2 years since the Truck Friendly program was launched - a national project whose aim is to keep both newbie & experienced travellers – caravanners especially - safe on the road… LOTS has happened in that time and with an update we had a surprise visit at our current location on the Fraser Coast from founder Ken Wilson!

We all love our food of course?... and the yummier it is the more we want to eat right? But while they might be yummy, how does the SIZE of a meal affect how much weight we can potentially put on just by eating too much or too fast?... Plus we also wanted to know how are people who've been forced to work from home due to the COVID pandemic coping with their food intake? We recently caught up with our resident Dietician Caitlyn Henderson to try and get some answer to those very questions…

It's pretty well agreed that music – the right kind of music – can help soothe the soul and make people feel better…But what about art? Whether you're looking at it or getting involved in making it, Robyn Robinson – who we met in the Cairns Cool Waters Caravan Park has proof positive anyone and everyone is innately creative and once they connect with that inner artist they feel better and more inspired to focus and create a better future. Rob's particular focus – the local indigenous communities in FNQ. In this short podcast we managed to have a quick chat with Robyn to discover more about how they got on the road and WHY she is now off to Aurukun and what she'll be doing there with the local indigenous population - something she is very passionate about.

While the weather this year has been, cold then wet then hot again... whether you're travelling or not, heat is a big factor in the health of our pets - in this case dogs! And we were reminded off that recently sitting in the shade under a tree having coffee with friends the other day when Kaye realised she had copped a nasty sunburn! Lesson learned – the hard way – That protective shade of the tree moved!! it's also a timely reminder for us and other pet owners to plan how to provide adequate shelter, water and cooling mats or jackets to protect our pets from heat stress or the even worse condition Heat Stroke.To help us and help you - we called on a friend who's treated many pets for heat stress to give us her best advice on what to do if you suspect your best friend is heat affected - Dr Karyn Wesselingh from the Animal Referral Hospital in Baulkham Hills Sydney

You might be shocked to learn over 355,000 Australians have coeliac disease – gluten makes them horribly sick. And while some people have jumped on the idea they'll feel better eating gluten free as a lifestyle thing – true coeliacs don't have a choice. Like Jenni Erbel who just happens to be married to that bloke you hear at the start and end of our podcasts Col Mooney…PREFER TO READ?: http://bit.ly/AllAboutCoeliacs

Do you have kids? What about fur-kids or feathered kids? Or do you have just one kid or one pet? Whether you're travelling or not, seems everyone has an opinion about the merits or problems of having an ‘only child' whether human or animal – are they lonely? Do they get spoilt? Longtime friend, Veterinarian and CEO of Pets Australia Dr Joanne Sillince is her to help answer the question… “Are Solo pets OK?”

In this week's show...00'00" - WELCOME & what's in this week's show - Brian & Kaye 01'30" - FAD DIETS – Caitlyn HendersonSome people seem to be naturally thin – others – like me (KB) only have to look at food to gain weight! So what works? Dietician/Nutritionist Caitlyn Henderson from Healthy Lifestyles Australia helps hundreds of people every year and she joins us again this week!...06'55" - ARE SOLO DOGS OK? – Dr Jo SillinceDo you have kids? What about fur-kids or feathered kids? Or do you have just one kid or one pet? Whether you're travelling or not, seems everyone has an opinion about the merits or problems of having an ‘only child' whether human or animal – are they lonely? Do they get spoilt? Longtime friend, Veterinarian and CEO of Pets Australia Dr Joanne Sillince is here to help answer the question… “Are Solo pets OK?”12'12" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION!Q: KB:… Who is “Matilda” in the Banjo Patterson song Waltzing Matilda?A – A SheepB – A SwagC – A KangarooD - Gum TreeThe answer…later in the show.12'56" - HOW MUCH STUFF IS TOO MUCH? (Flashback!)Alright – time for a little bit of time travel back to the days before we hooked up the Oz Classic and headed off to see Australia. At the time it was a bit of a nightmare emptying ‘the house' and trying to work out … How Much Stuff Is Too Much? We're still making changes – but first – that flashback17'08" - ART THERAPY & ITS HEALING QUALITIES – Robyn RobinsonIt's pretty well agreed that music – the right kind of music – can help soothe the soul and make people feel better… But what about art? Whether you're looking at it or getting involved in making it, Robin Robinson – who we met in the Cairns Cool Waters Caravan Park has proof positive anyone and everyone is innately creative and once they connect with that inner artist they feel better and more inspired to focus and create a better future. Rob's particular focus – the local indigenous communities in FNQ. MUSIC:Thankyou to the Minjil Dance group Cairns - we recorded this while doing a video with them.https://www.minjil.com.au/26'41" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION!Hear the answer here!... How did you go?? :-)

In this week's show...00'00" - Welcome and what's in this week's show - Brian & Kaye00'30" - VALENTINES DAY PET SAFETY TIPS - Kaye BrowneDid you know that all those lovely choccies, even the sugar free ones using Xylitol can be deadly for pets on special days such as Valentines Day?... And when it comes to flowers – please don't let your cat anywhere near lillies – every part of that plant is toxic to our feline friends. - Check out the image in the payer or on our website for more dangers for our pets.01'24" - IS YOUR FOOD MAKING YOU SICK? - Jenny ErbelYou might be shocked to learn over 355,000 Australians have coeliac disease – gluten makes them horribly sick. And while some people have jumped on the idea they'll feel better eating gluten free as a lifestyle thing – true coeliacs don't have a choice. Like our first guest Jenni Erbel who just happens to be married to that bloke you hear at the start and end of our podcasts Col Mooney…11'12" - ALL ABOUT GPS TRACKERS - Calum SugdenWith the recent news story about a caravan being stolen from the front yard of a house, and sadly it seems to be happening a lot more these days despite all the locks and things people use, we thought we'd check in with Calum Sugden from OZ Smart Things to see how a GPS tracker would benefit caravan owners.17'25" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION!Q: What was the inspiration for the design of the Sydney Opera House?A – an OrangeB - a Banana C - Bondi surfD – CockatooThe answer… later in the show!18'11" - HOW TO STOP A DOG FIGHT... SAFELY! - Steve AustinWould you know how to protect your pet from another animal trying to attack it? It's a timely question given the tragedy that occurred recently in a hardware store in Brisbane where a small dog on a leash was attacked by an unleashed dog and sadly suffered fatal injuries.We asked long time friend and well known dog trainer – Steve Austin for some advice on dealing with dog fights plus his thoughts on using off leash dog parks. 25'31" - INSIDE THE MIRIAM VALE PUB - Mitch BrennanWe're a little bit spoilt for choice downunder when it comes to places to spend the night – caravan parks, show grounds, free camps and more recently farm stays and pub stays.Like Miriam Vale... roughly halfway between Bunbaberg and Gladstone in Queensland.We got to chat with local character Mitch Brennan who owns the Miriam Vale pub and its unique collection of fair dinkum Aussie memorablia.30'43" - ANSWER - The Hotseat Practice Session!Q: What was the inspiration for the design of the Sydney Opera House?A – an OrangeB - a Banana C - Bondi surfD – CockatooThe answer… click the yellow dot on the player to find out!! :-)

In this show...+ 01'58" - WANNA SEE THE OUTBACK BY AIR? - Susan Elliott, Travel WriterHave you always wanted to see the great outback of Australia but don't have the time or suitable driving skills or a 4WD for the journey? Then you just might enjoy one of several trips with 'Outback By Air'... plus you might even get to sit next to cricket legend Glenn McGrath, co-owner of 'Outback By Air'!. https://outbackbyair.com.au/To find out what it's all about we spoke with longtime friend and Travel Writer Susan Elliott whose article in the Feb/Mar '21 issue of Outback Magazine details even more...https://www.outbackmag.com.au/+ 12'14" - DREAM WEAVER - Dave Kirk"Follow your dreams!..." That's exactly what Dave Kirk reckons is the 'secret' to a happy life - and that's just what he's done too.We met Dave & his lovely wife Marie at the Cool Waters Caravan Park in Cairns FNQ. Kaye was out walking one afternoon and heard someone playing guitar - pretty well as it happens!...Given her curiosity and love of music she went and checked it out and the rest of the story is in this podcast with Dave. From 'hitting the road' at the tender age of 14 to writing and recording several CD's Dave has an awesome story to tell.+ 20'33" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION / AUSSIE TRIVIA…. Do you reckon you could win a million dollars on Eddie McGuire's Millionaire Hotseat seen on CH9 every day?... Well we've created the Hotseat Practice Session just for you… here's our question… with four options.+ 21'13" -ONE LAZY SUNDAY - Glenn & Kelly WarrenYou never know who you'll meet on the road or what they are doing unless you ask right?... And on one of our early trips heading north when we thought we'd caught up with the famous 'blonde nomads'!... we were WRONG!!... but Glen & Kelly Warren and their 4 gorgeous kids have another equally fascinating story about their passion for caravanning which they've now turned into a successful business called One Lazy Sunday…+ 27'35" - ALL ABOUT GLENROWAN CARAVAN PARK - Kylie Cleal Although we're currently travelling full-time, when we started getting ourselves ready for this on-going adventure we purposely started to check out some of the more interesting places to stay. Sometimes it's a showground or Free Camp somewhere and at other times a caravan park.Like the one at Glenrowan – the Glenrowan Tourist park – just 2 Km's off the Hume highway about 2 hours from Melbourne – But what's special about this park is where it's located… Glenrowan. Famous for being the place of infamous bushranger Ned Kelly's last stand! – Brian managed to sit down with the park manager Kylie Cleal to find out more...+ 33'44" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION AnswerDid you pick the right answer??

You've probably gathered by now we love people telling us their stories and while we were staying in Cairns FNQ, KB just happened to bump into a mum and her two kids soaking up the atmosphere beside the turtle sanctuary at the Cool Waters caravan park where we were staying at the time…Michelle is a natural story-teller -- but be prepared to learn there's a scary side to in the paradise which is Cairns – don't say you haven't been warned!

Did you know your eyes produce mucus which washes away dust and other irritating stuff in the air every time you blink? But when you're asleep and obviously not blinking that mucusy stuff doesn't get washed away and you end up with crusty stuff when you wake up – politely known as ‘sleep' in your eyes or better known as eye boogers. Our pets get it too and it's perfectly normal… most of the time…but not always and if you notice any chances in your pet's eye boogers you really should see your vet as your pet's sight can be at risk. Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet in Sydney, who's a longtime pal and Internationally renown Integrative Veterinarian, author and lecturer explains why.

Have you always wanted to see the great outback of Australia but don't have the time or suitable driving skills or a 4WD for the journey? Then you just might enjoy one of several trips with 'Outback By Air'... plus you might even get to sit next to cricket legend Glenn McGrath, co-owner of 'Outback By Air'!.To find out what it's all about we spoke with longtime friend and Travel Writer Susan Elliott whose article in the Feb/Mar '21 issue of Outback Magazine details even more...

During our zig zag tour of Far North QLD on our way to Cairns we stopped off in the small coastal town of Cardwell for a few days. Great beaches and strong community given they were all but wiped off the map by Cyclone Yasi in 2011. Anyway we couldn't resist trying out a pie or two at the famous 'Jesse's Pies' - This amazing beachside pop-up kitchen has been in operation for over 40 years with brother's Rob and Greg Jesse launching their bright yellow van more than 30 years ago when their father retired from the local bakery. And while the boys are passionate about making & selling pies to travellers everywhere, they really do wish for a bigger and better future for the small town of Cardwell

(Cue Italian music!...) Lasagna… macaroni cheese… risotto… – are we speaking your your language? All great foods but not necessarily the best if you're trying to swap the fun stuff for healthier choices yet still make meals the family will want to eat. So to get the RIGHT advice… KB caught up with our favourite expert, Dietician/Nutritionist Caitlyn Henderson from Healthy Lifestyles Australia.

In this show....+ 01'58" - EAT MORE VEGGIES – Caitlyn Henderson(Cue Italian music!...) Lasagna… macaroni cheese… risotto… – are we speaking your your language? All great foods but not necessarily the best if you're trying to swap the fun stuff for healthier choices yet still make meals the family will want to eat. So to get the RIGHT advice… KB caught up with our favourite expert, Dietician/Nutritionist Caitlyn Henderson from Healthy Lifestyles Australia.+ 06'57" - JESSE'S PIES & ALL ABOUT CARDWELL FNQ - Rob JesseDuring our zig zag tour of Far North QLD on our way to Cairns we stopped off in the small coastal town of Cardwell for a few days. Great beaches and strong community given they were all but wiped off the map by Cyclone Yasi in 2011. Anyway we couldn't resist trying out a pie or two at the famous 'Jesse's Pies' - This amazing beachside pop-up kitchen has been in operation for over 40 years with brother's Rob and Greg Jesse launching their bright yellow van more than 30 years ago when their father retired from the local bakery. And while the boys are passionate about making & selling pies to travellers everywhere, they really do wish for a bigger and better future for the small town of Cardwell+ 12'35" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION #5 - Aussie Trivia We still haven't won Lotto, sigh, – so we're still hoping to one day crack the big bucks on ch9's Millionaire Hotseat one day… what about you? Think you could be a winner? If so, we've got another ‘Millionaire Hotseat Practice Session just for you… here's today's question… with four options for you to choose from.+ 13'18" - DRY EYE BOOGAS IN DOGS – Dr Barbara FougereDid you know your eyes produce mucus which washes away dust and other irritating stuff in the air every time you blink? But when you're asleep and obviously not blinking that mucusy stuff doesn't get washed away and you end up with crusty stuff when you wake up – politely known as ‘sleep' in your eyes or better known as eye boogers. Our pets get it too and it's perfectly normal… most of the time…but not always and if you notice any chances in your pet's eye boogers you really should see your vet as your pet's sight can be at risk. Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet in Sydney, who's a longtime pal and Internationally renown Integrative Veterinarian, author and lecturer explains why.+ 18'41" - THE MAGIC OF COOL WATERS + CROCODILE UPDATE! – Michelle & FamilyYou've probably gathered by now we love people telling us their stories and while we were staying in Cairns FNQ, KB just happened to bump into a mum and her two kids soaking up the atmosphere beside the turtle sanctuary at the Cool Waters caravan park where we were staying at the time…Michelle is a natural story-teller -- but be prepared to learn there's a scary side to in the paradise which is Cairns – don't say you haven't been warned!+ 29'04" - ANSWER TO THE HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION #5 Another easy one right? :-)

There's caravan parks... and then there's the Secura Lifestyle Magnetic Gateway Townsville QLD in the suburb of Cluden! We spent a couple of nights there on our way north and really enjoyed the 'community spirit' of the park especially @ 5pm 'drinkies'. We also managed to chat with the (at the time) new managers of the park and had a lot of fun chatting with some of the 'residents'. It's dog friendly and one of the most people friendly parks we've come cross so far!

Dogs and cats are very good at hiding their pain, and if you're travelling with a pet you're probably a long way from your normal vet for a quick checkup. So how do we know when our pets are unwell? Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia has some great tips for all pet lovers whether travelling or not.

Do you use soap?... not everyone does for many reasons – including Kaye! – although we should say she used to be a soap-free product fan – but as you're about to hear, a very talented lady we met in Hervey Bay in QLD is on a one-woman mission to make us all devotees of her hand-made designer soaps.

In this show....+ 00'58" - BRIAN'S 'HUEVOS ESPAÑOLA' - aka Spanish EggsIn our world Kaye is 'the chef' and LOVES cooking - especially as we are travelling on the road full-time! She has a hard drive full of recipes as well as several bookshelves groaning with cookbooks in storage! - Personally Brian mostly likes to cook breakfast - and one of his all time favourites was dish he made up from some very basic ingredients after living in Spain for several years. It's called Huevos Española! - Or Spanish Eggs…+ 03'54" - ALL ABOUT JAKIRA SOAP ART - Elisha KingDo you use soap?... not everyone does for many reasons – including Kaye! – although we should say she used to be a soap-free product fan – but as you're about to hear, a very talented lady we met in Hervey Bay in QLD is on a one-woman mission to make us all devotees of her hand-made designer soaps.+ 12'32" - HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION #4 - Aussie Trivia Do you reckon you're smart enough to win a million dollars on Eddie McGuire's Millionaire Hotseat on Ch9 every day?... Well we've created the Hotseat Practice Session just for you… here's today's question… with four options.+ 13'04" - WOULD YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR PET WAS UNWELL? - Dr Jo SillinceDogs and cats are very good at hiding their pain, and if you're travelling with a pet you're probably a long way from your normal vet for a quick checkup. So how do we know when our pets are unwell? Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia has some great tips for all pet lovers whether travelling or not.+ 19'16" - WHY WOULD YOU STAY IN A CARAVAN PARK? - Brian & KayeThere's caravan parks... and then there's the Secura Lifestyle Magnetic Gateway Townsville QLD in the suburb of Cluden! We spent a couple of nights there on our way north and really enjoyed the 'community spirit' of the park especially @ 5pm 'drinkies'. We also managed to chat with the (at the time) new managers of the park and had a lot of fun chatting with some of the 'residents'. It's dog friendly and one of the most people friendly parks we've come cross so far!+ 26'17" - ANSWER TO THE HOTSEAT PRACTICE SESSION #4 Too easy right?? :-)

So what's your passion?... Whether travelling or not do you like to paint or draw, write stories or garden?... Maybe do marathons?? or maybe sailing? What is it that defines ‘YOU' …Well during our stay in Hervey Bay QLD we met up with Mike Tolley and his daughter Eliza who are a well respected catamaran sailing team – Mike & Eliza have in fact been Australian Champions – twice – 2017 & 2019 in the NACRA 17ft Catamaran sailing championships – we'll explain what NACRA is shortly…But we wanted to find out why they drove all the way from Cairns in FNQ to Hervey Bay for this years' 2021 race!

In this show....+ 02'15" - BBQs & MEAL PLANNING WHILE TRAVELLING! - Caitlyn HendersonSome people really only like to cook on a BBQ when travelling... Fatty steaks, sausages and more. And while we'd agree all that's very 'yummy' ... are there healthier alternatives that can be included? Our resident Dietician/Nutritionist Caitlyn Henderson from https://www.healthylifestylesaustralia.com/ helps us out.+ 05'44" - WALTER WINES MUDGEE - Jeanette SchuddeboomHere in Australia we're spoilt for choice with so many wineries and distilleries across the country producing exceptional products. Heeding the call for Aussies to get out and support regional businesses, fellow New Age Tribe caravan social club members Jeanette and Max Schuddeboom headed to the famous Mudgee region in NSW and spent some cash at the Walter Winery.+ 15'49" - FINDING A GROOMER ON THE ROAD- Todd ClarkSo many people are travelling with pets these days - dogs in particular - but the services like vets & groomers we're used to at home are not always easily available on the road. What to do? - We asked long time friend and professional dog groomer Todd Clark from Morriset Dog Grooming how can travellers find a groomer they can 'trust'?+ 21'54" - CARBON MONOXIDE... THE SILENT KILLER! - Ken WilsonDo you have a carbon monoxide alarm in your caravan? We do – but didn't realise how this invisible, odourless gas can have a delayed impact on a person causing them to crash after falling asleep while driving. The brave couple who survived this ordeal wanted their tale told in the hopes others would avoid making the same mistake. Truck Friendly's Ken Wilson gives us an update. PLUS...+ 28'31"" - Another FWPT HotSeat Practice Session Answer!!!A way to improve your knowledge about Aussie trivia