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OH PIPS MINE COME FROM BODMIN TOO - WILLIAM & MARY (NEE WENDON) CAME OUT IN 1838?? (OFF TOP OF MY HEAD - AND WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT GOOD - PMSL) WITH 2 SONS JOHN & SAMUEL - I'M DESCENDED FROM SAMUEL THEY SETTLED IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND HAD 3 MORE SONS BUT THE LAST SON DIED YOUNG. Vonny - this smoking ban in clubs might be a good idea but now they're all smoking outside and it's choking the air in our neck of the woods - lol Actually the smoke from the fires around here seems to be getting worse and I've had to shut front and back doors - hope it's better over your way Lara & Ducky - glad you're both safely home and had a good time at Laurie's. Ducky - hope you're feeling better Shaz -loved the decorations and lights. Glad you had a great night out in the gutter - haven't sat in a gutter since my teens - hard to find a gutter these days in most places - don't build 'em like they used to - lol Back to the ironing - groan Gwenda

Madness we have in huge supply! The other things we don't Hey Vonny. Just looking South West at some lightning. Hope there's some rain with it Lew x

ADDING MY WELCOME PIPS. HAVE SEEN YOU ON THE WORD THREADS :) We are ALL mad - in the nicest possible way of course. I'm also in Canberra - married 34 years, 4 kids, eldest 32 and youngest almost 25 and have 2 adorable grandkids. It is Sooooooo hot here today - I'm just melting. Hoping for an evening storm but I don't think so. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to all and (((((HUGS))))) as well Vonny

HI I CAN TOLERATE MADNESS I LIVE IN A MADHOUSE, IT'S BITCHINESS AND BULLYING I CAN'T STAND, SO IF THERE'S ONLY MADNESS HERE, I'LL STAY, PLEASE. PIPS XX

MAD? WHO'S MAD??? I'm sure I can medicate for that!! Welcome to the bestest thread there is, Pips. Now just watch out for some of them. They're a bit crazy, but we tolerate that, heeeee HRH Dr Lew Lew xxx

Teeheee PMSLing . . . Glad your home safe & sound Lara, as is the Duckers . . . TLR is taking me down to the Risl for dinner so catch you all later . . . Welcome Pip . . . I am the sane one . . . you have to humour the nuts you know . . . but they are alright really, so long as they are kept under control. LOL luv Laurie

Are we ready for todays Exercise.???? Scroll down. Scrollllllllllllll up ( finger exercise ) Rudes....:>))

SEE PIPS I TOLD YOU WE WERE ALL NICE..! MAD ......BUT NICE! X ANNA

OH, I LOVE YOU ALL, ALREADY. LOL PIPS XXX

Lara. Ya gotta stop using up all the paper to write ya thread, otherwise the greenies will come down on you like a tunna bricks.Plus, GR will start charging you extra for excessive paper use....lol Rudes...:>))) *luv's ya mate*x

Well folks this the third time I have done this and lost it tree times as this putor even though it has a had rest it has just closed itself when I have nearly finished . So first I just want to say a huge thank you thank you thank you the Printheth and TLR honestly I came home so relaxed and wishing I could have stayed another week at least, they are so wonderful and just couldn't do enough for Ducky and I and I am indebted to them both .they made us feel so welcome after working all day while we were swanning around at the Cemetery TLR he then acted as chaffuer and took Ducky the Printheth and I on a lovely tour of inner Sydney and their scenic beaches and we then we went for alovely dinner Second to all who travelled to come to lunch on the Balcoonie thanks million and to Mary who kept the secret and was there when I arrived on Wednesday waiting for a late lunch as my flight was delayed it was lovely to see her as I thought we were going to miss each other with her heading off to Canberra thanks Mary for coming it was such a surprise for the surpriser Now Shazz and Rob what can I say the night with you was a fitting end to my four days. The effort you put into the light display on your beautiful home is wonderful, the workload must be huge and then on top of that you invite us all around and give us a beautifil dinner Wow Prawns again I've been spoilt silly and yes thank you I know I am aready you rude Peeps. Hi Pips how are you? did you know we have a Cornish Ancesters group here in Victoria if you like I will get their web site and PM to you they may have some one who can help you or is actually a descendant of your people who came here lovely to have you . You are most welcome sorry wanted to say more especially to Tony but will have to come back need to have a nap so bye for now LOve Lara

BRANDY CUSTARD, HAVE PHILPS....IN MY TREE !!!! BODMIN AREA !!!...BODMIN MOOR...ST MINVER, ST MABYN, ...? PIPS xX

HI AGAIN OH ANNA, I LIVE ABOUT 30 MILES FROM TAUNTON, I GO TO HOSPITAL THERE !!! MY HUSBAND WAS BORN HERE IN SOMERSET. I AM FROM CORNWALL. ANNA, I HAD YOUR PM AND A FIRST TIME CONTACT, FROM A NEW 'COUSIN', IN AUSTRALIA. HE DIDN'T SAY WHERE. I HAVE ANOTHER IN FERNGULLY, I'LL HAVE TO CHECK THE REST OF HIS ADDY, AND SOME MORE. I DIDN'T EXPECT TO BE TALKING ABOUT THEM !! PIPS XX

WELCOME PIPS I'VE SEEN YOU ON GENERAL SO KNOW THE STORY AND SAW THE TODO TOO - GLAD IT'S ALL SORTED MY MOTHER'S FATHER'S SIDE - PHILP FAMILY - HAILED FROM CORNWALL I AM ONE OF FOUR REGULARS WHO LIVE IN CANBERRA. HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US ON A REGULAR BASIS - WE ARE THE NICEST BUNCH OF PEEPS GOING AND HAVE LOADS OF FUN GWENDA

Hi PIPS. WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME TO THE MAD HOUSE. EVEN MORE POTTTIER THE CLOSER WE GET TO CHRISSIE. I EVEN HEARD WE MAY BE UP FOR AN AWARD FOR BEING THE NICESTEST (SP) THREAD ON GR. BET THE REST OF YOU GUYS DID'NT KNOW THAT. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I'M FROM Q'LAND THE MOST PERFECT PLACE ON EARTH IF ONLY IT WOULD RAIN, OTHER'S MIGHT TELL YOU DIFFERENT. CHEERS JIL PS SORRY JUST REREAD YOUR MSG. YOU DID SAY WHERE YOU WERE FROM. JX

Hi Pips So glad you popped in to the Wattle Club. We don't mind you shouting. I'm just glad that you are able to read the boards when you magnify it. We are a friendly lot of Aussies and anything you want to know about Oz - just ask and we'll do our best to help you. Where do your cousins live in Australia? I have a relative that I am trying to chase in Taunton Somerset circa 1828. He seems to have been a bit of a bounder and ended up marrying my great grandmother in Wales! (I think he had 2 wives before that!) Cheers Anna PS Wattlers - Pip's taste in music runs to Meatloaf and Queen - we have a real groover joining us!

Arvo Wattlers. Well, little Jack gave me a smile today....:>))) They said it was wind, but i refuse to beleive that, and I'm stcking to me guns. G'DAY PIPS. Welcome to the Wattlers thread mate. Gotta shout to be heard these days, so dont worry about it. You paid your fees, and your entitled to do what you like. ( Plus i can read it easier..:>)) If you need any Ozzie help with BDM's then this is the thread where you will get the most help. I carry most all BDM's for all the States in Oz, and happy to help if and when you need it. I'm Tony or Tony Oz or Rudes 58 years young, 5 daughters and 4 grandkids...live in the city of Melbourne in the state of Victoria. Was in Cornwall last August...St.Agnes, Truro, St.Ives, Redruth and visted St.Michaels on the mount monastery. Beautiful place Cornwall, and a bit similar to the coastline of certain parts of Victoria. Have a great Sunday.....:>))) Rudes...:>))) aka Tony Oz

HI EVERYONE I HAVE BEEN INVITED BY ANNA ( PLUM DUFFER ), TO JOIN YOU, I AM PLEASED. I USE CAPITALS, AS I AM BLIND AND IT IS EASIER FOR ME TO READ. ( I AM NOT SHOUTING, I POINT THIS OUT, MERELY BECAUSE IT CAUSED .....UM SHALL WE SAY.....A BIT OF A TODO, ON THE BOARD.... ). I HAVE FOUND, THAT I HAVE CONNECTIONS TO AUSTRALIA AND HAVE FOUND SOME 'COUSINS', IN YOUR COUNTRY. I AM CORNISH BY BIRTH, BUT NOW LIVE IN SOMERSET, ENGLAND. I AM 50, MARRIED ( 31 YRS ), HAVE A NEWLY MARRIED DAUGHTER ( 29 ) WHO LIVES IN LONDON AND A SON (20), WHO IS AT COLLEGE DURING THE WEEK AND COMES HOME AT THE WEEKEND. THE INCH FAMILY SEEM TO BE THE MAIN FAMILY THAT EMIGRAED TO AUSTRALIA, BUT I STILL HAVE A LOT MORE TO DO ON THE YELLAND SIDE. I LOOK FORWARD TO JOINING YOU. PIPS XX

hi ya all, haven't been home too long from our weekend in the cross. had the most brilliant time. we beeped at the royal balcoonie on friday arvo on the way. now I've had to wade through 42 emails and 6 pages of waffle to get up to date. thankyou for all the photos of the social acivities over the last few days - all looks so very festive and happy well done grandad Tony!!!!!. back to the real world now (mainly the washing machine) love yvette xx

Afternoon Wattlers Well it is very hot and smoky over here, not sure if the smoke is from fires from here or from Vic and blowing across the strait. Visitors have gone and now sitting inside watching V8's not happy with signwritting on Lowndes' car but only one race to go and he only has to finish before Rick Kelly, to win Championship Jude I think I can hear you shouting GO LOWNDES !!!!!!! :-))) Shazz wow your lights look great, loved the pics too. Cheers Sue