General Chat

Evening Wattlers Ooh hang on a minute .................... have to pick myself up from falling off chair in laughter Im sorry, and I know it is not any of our 'Wattlers' but gee some people are thick and the excuses they have for not having daylight saving :-)))))))))))))))) best laugh Ive had in ages, especially the last one you mentioned Anna. But then again us lucky Tasmanians have 6 months of daylight saving and I did lose 20 kgs, maybe it was daylight saving that made me lose weight not the drinking water, and cutting out sugar and fat from diet, along with the walking, pmsl. Donna I do hope you get things sorted out with step daughter (((( hugs)))) to you. Trifley good to see you on the thread. SuziQ, Laurie, Fluffly, Jude and Lara it was good to have us all on msn at one time, yes it was a bit confusing and it was a shame I had to go so soon, we will have to try it again. Tamika has got a course of antibiotics and a repeat if she needs them just infected glands, didnt think it was an allergy but didnt sound too sure, have to wait and see. I forgot to add earlier, some were asking if we have got settled into our new place yet, and yes we have and its not too bad here, I used to live in this suburb before so I am familiar with it. Anna it is the suburb just near where you stayed when you came over and met me in town. Yes my gums are getting a bit better, can manage some soft meaty food, just not steak or chops yet hee hee. Cheers Sue

Bev, I forgot – my daughters grandparents were McKnoe & Wetherall, and whilst the Mcknoe’s were sort of around your area, they were very prevalent in Toodyay as well. Vonny, isn’t that sweet, Nanna’s play group – what do you play? .. I don’t think I would like to join a Nanna’s play group lol – but I know what you meant. .. Young Lucas (6 months) went to Gymbaroo the other day. .. The mum’s had to put their infants on their tummies, and here’s Lucas, looking up at the teacher smiling away (and she wasn’t looking lol) The calenders were not firies, nor were they bronzed lifesavers. .. Mostly childrens pics and animal pics, quite nice. .. We were selling them for a gold coin (excellent value) – Mary, they were sold for the Smith family via the View Club. .. The 3 of us raised $425.75 – I thought that was an excellent effort, but boy – is my back sore from standing all day. .. We were very amused at some of the replies as to why they couldn’t or wouldn’t buy one – some left you talking to yourself, some wouldn’t even look at you. .. But others were lovely – a few told us how the Smith family have helped them over the years, some promised to come back after they’d done their shopping or had been to the bank – or got change, and to my surprise, most of them did! .. We had a little xmas decoration near us – and Santa (dummy) was laying in his bed snoring loudly – we had to put up with it all day :( .. It was embarrassing that we intercepted some poor people more than once – some had bought and some hadn’t – after about the 3rd time of asking – I started to recognize people a bit better! Lew, why won’t you let Lily go to the Beauty Parlour?????? Donna – that is so sad about the 19yo still being controlled by her mother. .. I have heard of some horrible stories of controlling mothers after a family breakup or divorce. I’m sure I’ve forgotten someone – my apologies - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to all. ((((((((((((Pam and Trifley))))))))) Love Jood

Good afternoon Wattlers There's so much wattle waffle to catch up on - gosh you lot can talk! The photos Jude sent of the Melbourne birthday bash are great - you did well to get the pixies whipped into shape Jude! Donna - sorry to hear you're still in so much pain. And as if that isn't enough, you've now got the added worry of Carley - I do hope you can get it all sorted. Fingers crossed for you too Yvette - good luck with the job application. Seems everything is happening at once for you what with study and OH and all. ((((((hugs))))))) Hang in there mate. Unfortunately I've joined the ranks of the walking wounded. Have been having trouble with lower back pain for a few months and have been to chiro, physio etc. Went to a physio who specializes in lower back and it seems my left hip has rotated forward and slipped lower than the right side and consequently I'm getting pain and stiffness. So my back is strapped and I have exercises to do and have more physio ahead - just so long as it makes it better I don't care. I'm having trouble bending so everything including gardening and housework hurts! Fortunately sitting in the computer chair is quite comfortable - aren't I lucky. Puddy cat - are you feeling better? I have a suspicion that someone might have left a cat bait around the Wattle back door! Poor pussy - did it make your poor little tummy sick? I think we'll be pushing up daisies before we get daylight saving in Qld. I haven't heard of the skin cancer angle before! Heard plenty of others like the cows won't let down their milk, the chooks won't lay, the curtains will fade - and wait for it - this is a bit rude so apologies before I say it!!!!!! Because men will be getting up earlier and their morning glory will not have had time to subside, there will be more cases of rape on the way to work. Nobody on early morning public transport will be safe.I didn't make it up - I read it in the paper!!!!!! Off to Katherine's end of year music concert tonight so best get some dinner organised. Have made a quiche and will throw together some salad. Spoke to Trifley and she's feeling a little better today - poor possum. Hi dear Ducky -((((((((hugs)))))))) Love to all Anna

Afternoon lovely Wattlers Well 14 pages for me to catch up - haven't a hope of remembering it all. (((( huggles)))) to Trifley and Fluffy (((( sickies))))) for you too Congratulations Laurie and TLR on the wedding anniversary -well done! Hope you both have a wonderful celebration. You will all have piccies of the b'day bash in your email - hope they are ok. Its done my head in - trying to get them right.No questions on how I did it - I'm claiming the right to a CRAFT moment/minute/hour/ half a day - lol. I had a so called 'day off' yesterday - hmm - up at 7.00am, 3 1/2 hours weeding and spreading mulch in the garden. In between put out 4 loads of washing. Time for a quick shower off to the hairdressers (thought it was time I had the grey touched up) hmm after 2 1/2 traumatic hours later ( I hate the hairdressers!), it was off to Eastland to buy some Jurlique to tart up whats below the hairline (they had a special on). Bought 2 t-shirts for adopted g.child in Pt Douglas at pumpkin patch - ooo I like that shop. Then to wow the boys at the butchers with the new hair colour , then to fight the schoolies at the supermarket - got home at 4.45 pm absolutely kn******d, but still had to put all the shopping away and get dinner ready. Lamb roast on the spit and my darling OH cooked all the veges on the bbq as well - bliss. I can still smell the fresh mint sauce -yum.Took off all the washing, folded,ironed and all put away, I was glad to come back to work today! lol. Just a normal day off really. Fanny hope you get a job soon - you just have to wait for the right one or it will find you. Welcome to newies Jeffster, & Waggy and I'm sure I've forgotten someone- hello too. ~~~~~~ hello to everyone Has to be a short one - will catch up tomorrow xxx Jude.

Afternoon all, Well I knew we were special, now I have proof. A six way chat, yes you heard correct, a six way chat and we all managed to keep up. Not much sense but we all understood each other, well I did anyway. So, Laurie, Ducky, Flakey, Lara, Tassie, thank you. I hope you now feel confindent on msn Ducky. It was lovely to chat with you. Donna, I do hope you manage to get things sorted out. Just imagine what the poor girl has had to put up with. Did I remember you saying there were two girls. Well, I just hope she can stand up to her mother and get her passport. I would have thought it was illegal to keep it from her. Yvette, hope you manage to sort things out, most men are obstinate and stubborn over some things. And all have selective hearing. Big hugs to donna and yvette. I won't be around tomorrow, going to pick up new glasses and have the rest of my diabetes eye test. The yucky one where I have drops in my eyes. So c u all later Bye Luv SuzyQ PS If daylight saving loses weight, I'm moving

think theres a bit of a group cuddle and hug happening , you're gorgeous Trifley, chin up donna, it'll be oK love Yvette x

Hi Donna....OMG...you must be upset if you're close to swearing. Don't let the b***h get you down. Fingers XXX'd you get the passport bit sorted. Yvette...positive job thoughts headed your way.....thinking, thinking, thinking Crew...maybe what you need is some 'cut 'n polish'.....heeee heeee McBev....I lived in NSW for years under daylight saving and didn't lose weight....perhaps it will only happen in WA Who was that speeding flash....was it a bird? Was it a plane? No.....it was super Vonny....where does she get her energy from? Hugz Trifley X

hi lew, bev, janet, and dear Donna big breath, when you're 18 you can apply for your own passport. also check bestflights site for good fares, maybe sd will be able to snaggle a cheaper one if she can adjust her dates a bit. seems to be the day for annoyance, oh has done something really, really dum and its taken the best part of the year for me to get it worked out. worst part is he's obstinate and will just refuse to talk to me - let alone discuss the fallout from the situation, rrrraaaahhh. big breath. supposed to be studying but have been job seeking instead. love Yvette x

G'day Wattlers.I've been out for my walk by the Swan River, saw some gorgeous little fluffy cygnets (cousins of yours,Pam?) and some dolphins. I wandered through a village of tents and stalls set up for Seniors' Week, in the Burswood Casino parklands, lusted after some beautiful hippeastrums (no money with me, alas!), admired some examples of work from the Embroidery Guild, have done my grocery shop and waved to OH (off to s-i-l's farm at Brookton to set up his computer network for him). Nice and quiet at home with just me to please...unfortunately, I'll have to go and do some cleaning soon, as it's my turn to host the Mah Jong maniacs tomorrow. Just as well, I guess, or the house would never get cleaned at all. Can't honestly say I think we need Daylight Saving here in the West....seem to have more daylight than we can use .Now if they did it in winter, there might be some point. Oh well, we've been told it will cure the nation's obesity problem, so I expect to give Miss Australia a run for her money by New Year

Nice to see you drop in Flutters ~~~waves west~~~ Vonny, you busy little vegemite. Do you need one of my pills? Just finished mowing the lawn (2 hours on the ride on). Off to get lunch. Lily is hold up in the garage, because she's embarassed about her accident! Terry is just hold up!!! Frightened I think, lol Lew Lew xxx

Hiya Everyone.. Thought I might just pop in and say I am still around although not as much these days... Very cloudy here today and it has just started to rain. Hey are you guys getting use to the new site yet? Have a lovely day!! Love and Laughter Janet xxx

Bookmarking :) Just about to go and do a Nanna hour (D now has conjunctivitis!!) then prayer hour, then Nanna play group, then Kid's Club, then a meeting for a new School, then bed. That's the rest of the day taken care of!!! see you tomorrow - unless the meeting is cancelled!!! ~~~~~~~~~~ Vonny

hello, (straight from the v..... ad.) need meds? sent my little job application off today, I'll see how that goes and trawl through Saturdays paper. At the mo, I think it would be good just to go to work, go home, get paid. Where's Jeff? sounds like a Wiggle song? cuddles n' hugs to all requiring them. (sorry Cat but you could be infectious) lots of love to all from Yvette x ...

Hi Trifley, I think what Peter actually said was the extra hour of evening sunlight. Ofcourse we all know that it is the midday sun that causes the worst damage. It was on the Sunrise news this morning. Qld is now the only state not to have daylight saving and that was is reaason why we won't be getting it. An extra hour of sunlight that is LOL Going for lunch now SuzyQ

Morning Wattlers, still got another half hour, boy did I sleep well last night, must have been all the walking I did yesterday. Suzy I'd say it's worth going to Harbour town, there is a lot of tat but if you look around you can pick up some good bargains. I bought Lorraine a couple of Ell McPherson bras with matching knickers for less than $40. and kids T-shirts are pretty cheap, the Sheridan shop had sheets and quilts at good prices too, yes I'd say go it makes quite a nice day out. Congratulations to you Laurie and Ray, are you going anywhere special for dinner tonight? Welcome to the world little Charlotte, I love your name. Get well JulieCat it's horrible being sick, take care. Pam it's lovely to see you back, we miss our Fluffy, no one to tell us to watch out for those pesky bedbugs,lol Trifley so glad you're feeling a bit better maybe a martoonie tonight will speed up the recovery. luv Jillx

Morning all.. Bit overcast today so hope we get some rain.. Leah It would be great if you can get to Canberra for our little Christmas meet..We have missed you at our other meets..so as the TV programme says,,, Cummon Down....the more the merrier. Congratulations on the addition to the family..bet you cant wait for a cuddle.. MacBev. Thought you came out of the dungeon yesterday,,, What you been doing in there all that time...Eh..Eh...cant be as bad as they say down there after all...????? Jood.. Yes I was wandering what the holdup with the Melb. mini meet pickles is also,,havent seen one...stamps foot...hope DIY computer hasent crashed when she tried to send some..Are you flogging calenders for profit or for a charity. Tassie The girls seem to be having a rough trot at the moment, hope thing sort themselves out and they get back to good health..Glad Tamika enjoyed her first day at work.. She will make a lot of friends there and having a little money will be handy, I know it did our kids a world of good. Cat. Hope you are feeling better. Put the paws up and have a restful day.. Laurie Congratulations on the 35 years,,does it only seem like yesterday you got married..What a lovely Ray to get you such a fab. pressie..you will have to bring them to Mudgee to show..We can have a show of the Princesses family Bling...Great to hear that you will be comming down to Canberra for the Chrismas meet.. It is getting bigger and better.. Lew Hope the rain comes and fills your tanks. Bugger carting water..when is Lily going to the doctor to get fixed... Hi Queenie.. Has Nefer been looking after you.. The cousin you sent Lew is now expert at peeling grapes so of you feel like one demand him back..Hard to find a good grape peeler these days,, help is not what it used to be when I was young. Hi Flakey Dont work to hard... Big HUGS for all not in the pink .. Back later. Love Maryxxxxx

Come on, SuzyQ.....you must be pulling my leg! Peter Beatie said the extra hour would cause more skin cancers! Impossible! I don't believe that any intelligent person could say that. It's not as if we want the sun stopped for an extra hour in the middle of the day......OMG.....politicians......

Good morning Waffling Wattlers, Hope you are all feeling chipper this fine morning. Congratulations Laurie and Ray, another milestone. Hope you have a wonderful day. Welcome baby Charlotte, don't forget Leah we like pickles of new arrivals. Some of us will never have grand children, so we like to share. Lew how is Lil today, did you book the holiday. Lara, I will give you a call if I can manage to get down to Tweed. How long will you be there. Pleased to hear from you Pam and Trifley. Shazz, your Dazza is a real charmer, bet your glad you didn't fall for his sweet talking. I can't believe that the police can't do anything about him. He is a real menace. Hope you get to the bottom of Robs problems soon. How are you now, tummy all better I hope. Sue, I hope Tamika and Danielle are feeling better soon. Are you all settled in now. You will be putting up your lights soon. Jill, I have never been to Harbour Town. I have heard mixed reports about it. What did you buy? How are you Donna and Cilla and Wilson, where are you. Yvette, have you thought of being a personal trainer. A friend of mine has done that and he is doing really well. Just put a little ad in the local paper and see what happens. Has everyone signed the channel seven petition to Cool the Globe, if not why not. Just go to yahoo7/sunrise. I will be checking on you. What about our wonderful Peter Beattie. He will not consider daylight saving because the extra hour of sunlight will cause more skin cancer. Just how do they get these jobs. Guess what, my curtains have faded without the daylight saving. Well, must get on with some work. Oh I forgot the welcome the newbies, tall blonde firie, prove it , lets see a photo. Bye for now Luv SuzyQ

Ok....now that I've caught up on some of the news..... Happy 35th Anniversary L'oz and TLR and I hope your pink day goes really well. Leah...big hugz and welcome to new grand-daughter, Charlotte. Don't forget to take lots of pickles. Devily....glad Tamika enjoyed her first day at work. How's the new house going? Shaz....hugz to Rob while he's going through the tests. ~~~~waves to Fluffy Duck. I've been thinking of you. Cat person....some would say that the food poisoning was fitting retribution for your number pinching.....but not me! I feel sorry for anyone who feels crook....big healing hugz for you my furry friend. To all those I haven't mentioned.....thanks for your thoughts while I've been under the weather. I'm pooped now so I might put my feet up for a while.....see ya later. Hugz Trifley X

Good Morning Wattlers, we have rain, well sort of its enough to cause accidents all over the place. Why is it that peeps cant take more care when it's slippery? Cat hope you're feeling better when you wake up, but really you have been warned before, pouncing on numbers isn't good for you...lol TLR & Laurie have a wonderful day, congratulations. Welcome to baby Charlotte, what a lucky girl to have a Wattler for a grandma. Tony, you lucky thing, how exciting to find that paperwork and thanks for the addy. Jeff glad we didnt frighten you off. We are really quite harmless....hehehe ~~~Trifley & Ducky we know you're watching. Better get some work done Flakey