General Chat

Morning all ~~~~~~~~ 'My get up and go' seems to have 'got up and went' this week! I just can't get enthusiastic about Christmas. And I still haven't tackled the house. I think I will have to write myself a program for the day and just stick to it. Jood, I'm not sure what piccy's you mean but it is accademic anyway, as my printer seems to have a mind of it's own these days :) Sometimes it prints, sometimes it won't. Just finished brekky - going for a shower. Catch you later. Vonny

Mary - reds don't like me, I normally have a chardonnay, but we had this lovely pink storberry infused wine at Laurie's place courtesy of Lyn, and I've been looking for it everywhere. .. No luck so far, might have to settle for a similar one called 'Pink' Hot water doesn't do a thing for me either. .. I don't mind coke now and again, tho it makes me burp a lot ! Jood

Jood I hope the hot water and the coke are not mixed together..lol,,yuk..Dont care for either..Go get that bottle and start enjoying a drink with dinner..If you want a really nice sparkling red for Christmas go for a sparkling sharaz, quite yummy, and my favourite drop,, I dont think there are many school lights on the hiway but that dosent make any difference,, as you pass any school you have to slow down to 40km and then its back up to 60, or 70 , or 80, and then back down to 40 for the next school....bonkers,,, princeth Laurie You should be home by now so just because you cant telll how many giraffs are working today is no reason not to post..lol,, but then she may have been sensible and taken another day to get there due to the nasty weather. Do you think Rebs is having puta trouble,, It is unusual for her not to be posting on the weekender. Still havent had that shower so this time I am going..Back later Love Mary xxx

Mary, sigh ................... I forgot the wine again. .. Because my sister had been out to a xmas lunch, bil and I were going to a sort of eatery (like the food centres in the big shopping malls) - to have a quick roast. .. When we got there, the place was deserted. .. Couldnt believe they had shut down for xmas - what I would have thought was their busiest time. .. So we came home, and sister cooked us a steak which we made into a hambuggar. .. (Nice, too) .. Actually I don't know that I'd enjoy the wine all on my own with them drinking hot water and coke, but new years eve, come what may, I am having some pink sparkling wine. .. I noticed another wattler was partaking of pink wine - who was it, and what brand was it - any good??? Mary, the diff speeds dont worry me, I just slow down a little bit. .. Its not as though the kids would be running on the highway, and I dont think there are any crosswalks. ... When you go through the lights at Springwood, I am just to the left on the other side of the railway line. .. You could wave to my house on the way through! .. When I lived at Mosman, we used to stop somewhere in the mountains for morning tea (not knowing Iwas going to eventually be living there!) .. Safe travelling. .. I sent Laurie an email to wish her safe travelling two days ago, but never heard back - so don't know if she received it or not. Yes, I saw the message from Trifley on the other thread. .. Sometimes you find out more there than on here. .. Seems Rebs has been missing for some time. Have a great day all. Jood

Morning all... looks nice outside so lots to do today in preparation to going to Orange tomorrow. Another 4hour drive.through the mountains. Jood how do you cope with all the speed changes,in the Mountains, and in school hours the constant change of speed for the school zones. I think every shcool in the Blue Mountains is on the highway, and abour 5km apart. Drives me crazy and we always leave home after school zone times are over. How many bottles have you brought up fromthe garage,,and better still how many have you drunk... Hope all te sickies are getting better and hugs for those that arnt.. Must go and shower, back later, Love Mary xxxx

Day Eight Nuala, Who the hell do you think gave you the right to send eight, hefty maids-a-milking here, to eat us out of house and home? Their cattle are all over the front lawn and have trampled the hell out of the mother's rose-beds. The swans invaded the living-room in a sneak attack and the ensuing battle between them and the calling birds, turtle doves, French hens and partridge make the Battle of the Somme seem like Wanderly Wagon. The mother is on a bottle of whiskey a day, as well as the sixty grains of Valium. I'm very annoyed with you. Gobnait

Good on ya Jood. You've got everybody sorted. Oooh Duckers - methinks you may be in need of some of Dr. Lew's medication in the morning. Glad you are partying - but do have pity on Mel's fantastic plastic. That naughty Queen has been over yonder saying she is feeling fine - but she hasn't graced us with her royal presence here. So glad our Queen is feeling OK. I wonder how Laurie is travelling - welcome home Princeth Lolly in advance. SuzyQ - who is Molly ..........????? And shame shame shame for eating a poor defenceless little duckling. Merle - glad you've got the new puter working and that your visit today went so well. Tass - that is madness letting those kids out in the sun so long without protection. Poor kid - I hope she is not too sore tomorrow. I can remember having blisters on my shoulders when I was a teenager and it really hurts. I've just had some of my sun spots on my arms zapped - I look like I've got some horrible disease. I'm putting lashings of Vitamin E cream on them hoping they may heal a bit quicker. I hope you get the chance to walk to Wineglass Bay - we would have if it hadn't been for Katherine. She didn't want to walk so far. It is so beautiful. Hope the fires subside before then. Fanny - you put me to shame with all your fine cuisine. I'm a really boring cook - have a repetoire of a few favourites and flog them to death. I'm a bit wary of all these new fangled ingredients - I should do a few cooking classes to give me more confidence. When I look at a new recipe and it has strange things in it I think - good grief, I don't know what to do with that - and go back to one of my old faithfuls. Best go to bed - I've already slept for a good hour in front of the telly. It was really boring but I was too lazy to get out of the chair! Night night everyone. X Anna

Hi all Finally convinced the good Dr (not Dr Lew, but Dr Mel - Dr Lew now has competition) that I had been to a Chrissy party and had eaten there and was not really hungry when I came home. She has finally relented (well not really, she has gone to bed) and let me back on this site. LOL Nighty nite, sleep tight Don't let the bed bugs bite Ducky

Vonny I read where you are still having trouble with the pickle info I sent - you can't print them, you said??? Jood

Sorry Hz, I haint seen you before, but I remember that photo now - from Yarrawonga. So for the newbies, here we all are Top - Trifley Next row down Suzy Q & Lara then Pam in pink & red Jood, up a bit Shaz, up a bit more to right, with trararara Laurie Below Laurie is Lyn Next row down with glasses, Leah, then across to Yvette, and then across to Anna. Next row down is apparently Jude DIY (didnt recognize you Jude) and then Rebs (Sharon) and across and up a bit is Lew next row down is Sandra, across is Tassy (oops, Sue) and then Jude (Flakey) Next row down, Vonny, Gwenda and Mary The next 5 in a row are Jill, JA, Donna, Heather and Wilson (also Heather) Missing, Professor Rude MVB Hope you can all understand that. Merle, forgot you were getting a new computer, - do look after that leg. Jood <forgot wine tonight too :( >

just got zapped by getting too involved in waffle and lost it. will rewrite the coconut ice recipe out tomorrow, got to be out at 5 in the morning so need to start snoring soon.. dear gobnait, i do look forward to your journal in the mornings. goodnight, love Yvette x

Gwenda, make a report to the RSPCA / police. That's so sad :( We didn't even get any drizzle up our end of town today. daughter got a few spots, that's all. Glad you are back with a new computer Merle :) Don't forget to visit the Weekender when you have time. So glad your hubby's news was good. We are all worried about your leg! Mary - can you take us all with you next time you go gold hunting? Just one nugget is all we would need :) I think the earth would reveal it's secrets with all us determined wattlers grubbing around. Can you imagine the fun!!!!! John was reading a book about the early gold miners in QLD and they were literally pulling it out of the ground like toffee. Large soft veins of pure gold as thick as your arm!! Oh well - off to dream. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vonny

Evening, thought I had finished waffling - but no Won 2 prizes in the raffle this afternoon at the 'oldies computer club' Chrissy party. And the Dr in the house has banned me from any more drinking and use of the computer till I finished dinner.. She is a real dragon. Maybe talk again in a few days ..... LOL Ducky

Evening all Wattlers Have been partying, so am in a happy mood. Hope you unnerstand me.........more so than usual. Mary, think I might need a few of Dr Lew's pills tomorra. Mel and I are still celebrating - with storbury sparkling wine - while the 'other' pair are out shopping. Anna, not only melted the plastic but totally bruck it......Just as well it was Mels. Jood, keep bringing them bottles outa the garage !! And don't forget the wattler sign at the Hopman Cup.We all want to see you there. Yvette, what is your recipe for coconut ice. The rice paper recipe sounds wonderful. Have kept it for future use....Not a good cook, that was TC's department - not mine. Keep up the drinking practice - you will get the hang of it one day..................... Vonny, glad you are feeling a little better. Need to be in tip top condition to chase the little ankle biters around the Chrissy tree. Sandra, please send your rain up here, Anna's tank need to be filled and my garden is really thirsty. Lew, what is for dinner tonight ? Tassy, enjoy your few days away. I am also trying to put a name to a few faces on Tony's tree. Wow Flakey, that recipe sounds like - lotsa headaches and the need of lots and lots of Dr Lew's pills. Tony - love your Chrissy recipe. But alas, typical male ... LOL SuzyQ - I is not a 'happy Jan'. Fancy eating a poor little fluffy for lunch or dinner. That is just cause you dinny want to eat your chookens - ? Molly????? Dog???? Gwenda, hope that sicko rots in hell. Me - I just loooove puddy tats. They have kept me sane over many years. Hi Merle, glad to hear Himself's scan is good, but just make sure you look after yourself. Okay this wattler has waffled on enough Take care everyone Luv and hugs Ducky

Hi guys Wilson is bottom right - don't know who is left of her - then Donna from Qld then JA then Jill at bottom left. I think Tony that it would be wonderful if you could do a list of the names for everyone. Please....pretty please...... Thanks mate Anna

Evening Wattlers Jood I went through my pics I have a pic that looks like the one on the right of Hz and I have her name also as Heather, possibly from Qld???? Cheers Sue

Hi guys'ngals, I,m finally back on line on the new puter.Havent read all the news yet but thanks to all of you for prayers. Himselfs scan showed no new cancer and only slight deterioration so wonderful news. Still having a little trouble getting my leg to heal ,and the knee is getting worse if anything and cant get an appt with the specialist till may. Might have to ask for a referral to perth in the new year. Had a great day yesterday with Birth mother. Her story is quite sad but I was able to make her laugh over some of Kevins teenage antics. Really looking forward to xmas day with the whole crew. 27 at last count I think. I'll get lots of pickles then. Love and many hugz to all , particularly any feeling poorly. Me

Hi Jood, Re Xmas tree - Hz is one of the peeps after JA & Jill - the smaller face and is JudyDIY to the left of Rebs????? Maybe someone else can help with the other face along from Hz. Gwenda

Hi all, I thought I knew everyone in the Wattler group - so who can help me with the ones I dont know??? Who is left of Rebs??? Who are the two peeps right of JA and Jill??? Where is Judy DIY??? My excuse is that my copy of the Wattlers individual pics is way over in Sydney on my other pc. Jood

Hi Wattlers, Haven't been around much - cept early in the morning to countdown - lol Well the cash registers are ringing but nowhere near as much as in past years but enough to keep me busy anyway. Just 3 more shifts and it will be Christmas - TGFT. 2 days off then veeeerrrry early start next Wednesday - we are opening at 7 am - good grief - means I have to start at 6.30 just so peeps can rush in for the bargains - hey peeps we're open on Boxing day - do it then please cos I'm not working Been a miserable day here and trying to get washing dry has been a non-event - did get some wet stuff - drizzle only so I was able to leave washing on the line - not that there is room indoors as I still have piles of ironing hanging around. If this is summer tho I ain't gonna complain - at least it's not hot No good news on the 3C front - next door neighbour - original owner came over last Friday after my letterbox drop and said the brother and sister of 3C had also disappeared as had 2 kittens she had when she first moved in. Seems there is a sad B*****d who doesn't like cats around our area and he may have had a hand in the disappearance - really hope not as that has caused lots of tears when I think about my little cutie - I miss her banging on the catflap to get in or sitting on the bench in the bathroom trying to drink from the tap. It's 2 weeks today since we last saw her. Tony - no wonder you got a degree from Uni - such talent Safe travels to Laurie & Mary Vonny - hope you're feeling better too Trifley - hope you're doing okay and the family rallying now to look after you ~~~~~~~~ and (((((Hugs))))) to everyone Gwenda