General Chat

Welcome Vivienne and best wishes for 2007. Good luck with your family history - any questions just ask and I'm sure some good Wattler will be able to help. Off to bed in a mo - 1st Jan almost over. (((((hugs))))) for those who need them. Vonny - so glad son is going so well and you could have your 'Christmas'. Hope John is feeling better soon - seems everyone is detoxing their bodies without even trying - lol Catch y'all tomorrow Gwenda

Hi Vivienne, are you in Perth also? - the rest of the mob are probably asleep now, I'm here for about 10 mins! Welcome to the Wattle thread. Jood

Hi Everyone Happy New Year. Im new to this thread got info from Merle,Im from perth and have just started my family tree, its more harder then first thought but I enjoy challenges so should be fun. Lovely New years day for me quiet but happy, looking to 2007 with big dreams and new paths. All the best to everyone for 2007 may it bring you all good health, prosperity,happiness and lots of laughs. Vivienne

Good evening Wattlers from Rockhampton . . . Well we got to see in the new Year, TLR kept up the bubbles to me . . . toasted with the Queen via sms . . . had a chat to the Duckers . . . and survived yet another day in hell! Today I washed and scrubbed . . . did all the outdoor furniture, and the deck and walls on the back of the house. ( and I did none of it right !!) . . . But we get there - I take it all with a grin and a pinch of salt (and TLR knows to keep the wine supply up to me) - I am truley making it sound better than it is too you guys . . . so dont pick on me for being unkind about the m-i-l !!! Then the broth-in-law, (who is a nice guy) took us on a tour of the city to show us the changes .. . very interesting, specially the phone conversations with the wee Scottie lass who had run out of drinking partners . . . and having a giggle at her expense with Lew . . . I am sure them that were in the car with me think I am bonkers . . . Ah well they are probably right !!! I have one more day to get thru here, and some jobs to do at the cemetery - then on Wednesday we will head back home . . . Thinking about you heaps today Duckers, I know it would have been a difficult day being Terry's birthday, and all . . . hang in there kid!! Boy I bet you have some New Year/Birthday party memories . . . imagine there have been some big ones stored in the memory bank ((hugs)) Lara I know this is a difficult time of year for you too . . . ((hugs)) and to all who are missing loved ones ((hugs)) too. We're off to bed, so catch up tomorrow if I get a chance to get online nigh nite - sleep well - sweet dreams !! luv Laurie xo

Just signing in for the New Year - looks like John is going to join the lurgy brigade - just as well we have three bathrooms!! I think he has eaten too many apricots!! Was a great start to 2007 for us - eldest son was discharged from hospital and they are now saying he only has one broken thumb and that the other hand will be ok once the swelling goes down and the stiches are out. He passed his memory test today, although his immediate memory is still a bit wonky, but his long term one is back!! His wife has next week off work to look after him. We had all the family over today and had our 'Christmas'. They have just gone home. We are a bit tired as we went to bed early last night and then were woken with all the fireworks. But not anything like your neighbours, Sandra! The new dishwasher is getting a work out BUT I can't use my new clothes line because of the rain!! gee, if I knew getting a clothesline would break the drought, I would have bought one ages ago LOL Glad you are better now Wilson, and just buy an extra ticket whenever - there is always a big one round the corner :) New Year hugs to all and Mudgee is getting closer :) Vonny

Sandra The New Year can only get better.. May it bring you peace in your street and many blessings.. Well happy hour did wonders..I am now very happy and had a lovely dinner of a great pork chop and nice vegies.. thank goodness for happy hour...its amazing what a bottle of chardy can do.. Printhess Lolly Where are you,,are you over your dreadful lurgy..Hope you are having a lovely time back home and enjoying yourself.. Ducky.. Big Hugs.. Trifley Big hugs for you to.. Think I will have to go to bed soon so see ya all to murro Love Mary xxxxxxx

Good Evening Wattlers, Happy new year. Watched the fireworks with teanage Grandsons, went to bed soon after, just nicely drifting off when all hell broke loose in the street, a dysfuctional family up the road decided to have a masacure(sorry spelling) lots of screaming ect ect, outcome was 6 yes 6 police cars 1 paddy wagon,1 ambulance all this was going on to 3am. I dident sleep too well after that,up at normal time,younger daughter was due to come for a barbie lunch, she dident come as she was having a domestic with partner and their neighbours called poilce, What a start to the new year. Mary we had a dumping of rain this afternoon and looks like more on the way. well it looks like early to bed tonight See you tomorrow Cheers Sandra in the Gong PS Good luckYvette with the job tomorrow,

Hi everyone Still waiting for that rain they said we were going to get...not,, Wilson John and I both got a bit of the dreaded lurgy but blamed it on the fish we had for dinner at the Club.. Nothing as bad as you though.. Dont care what you do with the winnings,, Put it on when ever you see a good jackpot.. We want to travel in style when we go to the UK.. Hope you got some rain and I suppose it is to late for the crop..Have you harvested yet. Lets hope the new year is better for you than the last.. Lew.. Those blue pills did me good and now feeling a lot better..did you get some rain... Happy Hour time so am off to be happy..see ya later when I am a lot happier... Love Mary xxxxx

Poor Wilson, that's not a good start to the New Year! Well, it can only get better. Here, take these special tangerine pills I made fresh this morning, that will help, lol. I'm sure whatever you decide to do with the winnings will be fine with all the Wattlottos. Anna did us proud by winning $55!! So that's a good start. HRH Dr Lew Lew xxx

Happy New Year Everyone!!! Now i have a confession to make......i didn't buy a tatts ticket in the big one :-((((, but i have a good excuse. i was sick :-((( son in law gave one too many presents this year, he had been unwell with the dreaded gastro, but thought he was clear....guess he wasn't lol. i have not been so sick for a long time, didn't know which end to point at what hehe. OH got it as well, so we were a pair of misery's for a couple of days. Back on top now though, So is everyone happy if i just buy a ticket in the next big one? Havn't read back to far, and i am sure someone would have let me know if we were rich, so guess we are still waiting for the big win lol. Hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a happy and healthy 2007, Take Care Wilson

Anna - didnt see that show on Ch 10 with Newton - what happened? I cringed when I saw the whole Newton farmily on the Myer Music Bowl that night :(( Tony, Telstra even sent my bill by email on Xmas day!!! .. Charming! I like your rmotto - at least it is easy to keep, as you say. :)) Jood

oohh yeh, its work for me tomorrow. 3 hours only. I've got a few nagging things that require funds. car service and a holiday. Gwenda, once you get inside its too hard to bypass the puter and have a little squiz - I walk in sit down & talk wattle. I had the bestest suprise this morning. My cousin who I have only met the once about 30 years ago, he was little, i was in transit between home and anywhere, emailed me. He said hes had my e addy for a while but now has the internet. i nearly cried - was so excited. His family are my closest relos on my dads side. Am itching for him to write back again off to give food processor lessons to eldest non driver with hangover. Love Yvette x

Arvo from a wet Canberra - if we start the year as we intend going on does this mean that it is going to rain on a daily basis too??? Have done some gardening and guess what - dig just under the surface and it is as dry as dry can be - wouldn't know that we'd had any rain at all. Just had to rescue 3 loads of washing so think any outdoor chores are over for today - still plenty of indoor things need doing tho First to get some lunch - gotta keep my strength up now I'm on a roll with all this activity - lol Gwenda

Arvo peeps....:>)) Been up for ages. Dont actually remember going to bed, come to think of it? Hope everyone had a great New years Eve.........we did. New years resolution is to, Eat, Drink, and be happy. Its the only resolution i never break.....lol Wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2007 and may all your dreams and hopes come true. Back to work for us to-morrow. Have to pay the Electricity bill, .....Gas bill,..... Rates,........ Insurance,..........Phone bills,.....Optus bill,....Water bill....,ect,ect,ect....:>((((........Well, thats just stuffed my day.....lol Best wishes to all the sickies, and can only wish for you a much better 2007.x Av a good un. Tony Oz...:>)))

Happy New Year Everyone. Well I managed to stay up to see in 2007, then I couldn't get to sleep and up again at 5am. No one told the chickens they could have a lie in. I really enjoyed Michael Buble and the Eagles, but turned Cream off. We used to manage a band who played Eagle stuff and it brought back many happy memories. Decided to have a lazy day today and get stuck into h**********k tomorrow. I did clean the car this morning, just inside. Neville did the windows.( on the car) Its now time to think of a snack for lunch, some thing healthy. How does bacon sound. LOL Have a great day every one Luv SuzyQ ( haven't been given the OK for QM yet)

Well, we're well and truely 2007 now. the cousins in the UK have caught up (Happy New Year) Just need the guys in the US and Canada to do the business. Went to bed later than expected, saw the fireworks with Miles. Had just nodded off and eldest non driver phones from town. So my first trip of the year at 3.30 am Him and his buddies were sooo happy they didn't have to find a taxi - or prob. pay for it. Minimal sleep but will catch up with that this arvo. Walkies time now before it gets too late. Love Yvette x

Happy New Year Got up at 5.30 to let Ginger out then back to bed for bit more shut eye than up at 7 as it's garbage day. Did my 27 minute walk around the block - only 5 other peeps out at 8 am. Lots of bark all over the place but no trees down so not much damage around our neck of the woods. Had 3 buckets out catching the rain yesterday and all are full. Someone had crackers around here last night so now Saddie has decided he's staying in today - not the bravest cat that one. One load of washing out and next ready to go so better get back to the 2nd part of my resolutions and then onto the gardening. Still very overcast here and more showers predicted for this arvo. Off to change the calendars over - have been typing 2007 for a couple of weeks now doing rosters - very challenging to say the least so see how I go now it really has arrived. Have a great day folks Gwenda

Welcome to 2007 Wattlers Have you all made your NY resolutions? Mine is to walk everyday ......well it was til I woke to heavy rain....lol Street party was washed out last night, rained constantly from about 9.30. We stayed inside and watched the Eagles on the tv...much better than the band outside anyway. Kate and a friend arrive up here in an hour, hope the weather clears a bit for them, after a yr in the UK all they want to do is lay around the pool and go fishing. Printheth Loz, was you really sick? or just trying to get out of leaving home??? Ducky, what you doing today, I know you're lurking. Have a great day everyone Flakey

Good morning all - have to remember to write 2007! Going to put my 2007 calenders up. Have a good New Year's Day. X Anna

Morning all. Didnt see one firework - either in the sky or on tv - must watch the news tonight. Welcome to 2007 Mary, I did have some wine last night - think it was Illawarra something or other - it was a storberry sparkling wine and almost as good as the balcoonie stuff. It will do me till I can track down the Amberton Lizard Strawberry Infused Sparkling Brut. A pleasant night, but in bed by 11. Wakey wakey, rise'n shine you lot!!! UPDATE Killawarra Dusk Strawberry is what I had. Love to all Jood