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Good evening Folks, Phew . . . deep breath . . . What an afternoon . . . Opened a bottle of bubbles again to celebrate with Flakes and Roy, and some other good news. I have been waiting for a phone call from Singapore all afternoon . . . waiting waiting . . her mobile was turned off so I started to worry more . . then We're going to be Unkle Way & Aunty Lolly again . . . friend from Jakarta, Marg (who was here with her two little boys before Christmas) has safely reached the point where we can all get excited now after two failed starts and many doctors saying it wouldn't happen! Marg even thought she was just 10 weeks . . . and the doctor says more like 14. Ah Jill, I can imagine how excited you are . . . have a ball girl. Good idea . . . get on Le Bus and have the grand tour . . . 2 day pass . . . then do the on off bit the next day! Well that had been our intention on our first day in Paris, but the urge to get off and get up close and personal to all the wonderful sights won us over and wore us out. Biggest disappointment about Paris was ran out of days and needed a 2nd day at the Louve to see everything (Still can't understand why the most advertised thing about the Louve is the glass pyramid . . . the other buildings in the quadrangle are amazing) Tony, your trip with dau #1 sounded so much fun . . . so . . .I just went to Luxor meself . . . so I knew where you'd been . . did you drop them lollie papers ?? Yes Merle, know what you mean about our pets . . . hurts like crazy to loose them . . . but better to have loved 'em and lost 'em then never to have had then in our lives. Not sure if Jood started her trip back to Sydney this morning or not, but I seem to recall her saying the kids go back to school and I hit the road, and I think the kids were going back to school today. Haven't heard from her, but if its tomorrow that you leave safe journey Jood - if your on the road . . . naughty girl !! no sms !!! Oh Merle - your are a cheeky blighter . . . big hugs to you and hopeing the right royal pain in the knee gets better soon. You take it easy, no more fallies . . . dont want you doing any more damage. Well I am out of here . . . just had a few more ideas of google trips . . see you on my return nigh nite - sleep well - sweet dreams luv Laurie

That'll teach me to read the thread BEFORE sending reply's. Welcome back Jill. have a feeling you might have missed the photo too.and Flake, you aren't even on the list I've got. Congrats on your Impending retirement. Soon you'll wonder how you ever fitted work in.In answer to your question Jill, himself is holding his own.All he can do with it these days!! His bad days are gradually overtaking the good days but he's still cheerful and cheeky as ever. My leg is free from infection, my knee is a right royal pain in the--------Knee I spose. Had another fall today but no harm done except to my pride. We've tried very hard to entice our fluffy duck back to no avail so far but we'll wear her down in the end, won't we fluff? Enough rambling, gotta go keep himself company for a while so goodnight to you all with love and healing hugz to all. Me

Hi folkses, have been very lazy today. another no sleep job Had milo at 3-30 am and fell asleep after that till 8 Well, I think you all should have the pickle from me today with maybe tony and Lew being the exception. Forgot the big O ad I couldn't read Lews so will you send it please someone. If I missed anyone please let me know,cos I only sent to the ones I knew on the list. Our wee doggy is a female. Parents were maltese/silky cross, father a chuahua/silky cross and the most placid and loving little dog one could ever wish to have. Casey follows in her fathers footsteps. She was 14 on the 9th of Jan. Her hearts not the best at times and her teeth are falling out one at a time but we've decided to let nature take its course without interference unless absolutely have to . I can tell you it will be a very wet day in Spencer pk when she dies. Why do we get so attached to our animiles. Of course she is quite convinced she is a people.

Evening Peeps....:>)) Flakey. Congrats to you and Roy, mate. Happy retirement...:>)) Jillaroo. Have a great trip to the U.K ps. If your transfering to another flight at Heathrowe ( B.A ) double check that they transfer ya luggage too. Lost ours when we transfered to Edinburgh ( Scotland ) Our luggage did turn up the next day, but a lot of ringing and mucking about, after a long flight. Been on the phone for 2hrs with eldest daughter, as she had downloaded Google Earth on her pc. We were both sitting at our puters and checking out the world. I said to her, lets go to Luxor, Egypt, and check out 'The Valley of the Kings' as she has a great love for anything Egyptian, like mysef. So we both typed in 'Luxor, Egypt' on our putors,and hit enter. As the world spun around and started to pan in on Egypt.......my daughter said to me: Daaaaaaad!!!!!!!!! are we there yet..? ..hee hee Just like she used to do sitting in the back of the car when she was a little girl, on long holidays.....lol She had me in stiches, laughing......Daaaaad!!!!!!! i wanna go to the loo.....lol She has her ol mans sense of humour...me thinks....:>)) Joke: A couple in their nineties, are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember. Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks. 'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?' 'Sure.' 'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' she asks. 'No, I can remember it.' 'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so's not to forget it?' He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.' 'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?' she asks. Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness sake!' Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate for a moment. 'Where's my toast?' Av a good un. Tony Oz...:>)))

Hi Wattlers, we did it, business is no longer ours.....yea, although I think it is going to be a bit harder for Roy watching something you created being run by someone else. We have our first cheque, just need to pay our bills and drag in the monies owing...could take a few weeks, but it will be worth it. Off to celebrate, catch you all tomorrow Retired Flake...lol

Wow Jilly I could be your porter - carry your tea bags etc! Don't worry about jet lag - we arrived at Heathrow at 3.30am, got a London taxi to our accommodation where we left our bags in security as we were too early to get into our room. Then we caught one of those double decker sight seeing London buses and drove around London all day - we were tired by night time I can tell you. But at least we slept and by next day we were back to normal. Talk to you before you go but hope you have a ball. X Anna

Sorry Printheth L'oz, I forgot to say thank you for the welcome back, I missed you too, Jillx and where's Ducky? thought she'd be back fighting those bugs off for us by now. Come on Ducky come on come on, Jx

Hi Anna, I'm off on Sunday, be away for three weeks, will try and pop in from Internet cafes, suitcase is packed, nescafe, teabags, longlife milk, Barrilla spagetti, can't get it in UK, curry pastes, can't get them either, well you can but only in certain shops and we won't be near any of those, we arrive in Paris about 6.30am go straight to our apartment, we booked an extra day so we can get in early, so we need supplies with us, grab a quick cup of coffee, shower and off we go, hey hey hey, jet lag? what's that? cheers JillX

Congratulations Flakey It will be high jinks in Melbourne tonight! I'm about to have a merlot in your honour! Hi Jill - glad the puter is fixed. When are you going OS and for how long? Good to hear from you Donna - hope the shoulder improves soon. Dinner time XX Anna

Congrats to Peppermint Flake Woh Woh Woh!!! free, free at last, Enjoy this next part of your life Trifley sorry I missed the cocktail hour last night, I'm certainly hav'ing one for you at the moment, To You Special One Lew Lew thanks for the pickles, what came over from them was sheer beauty and stillness, was it quiet? Merle how's that leg and give himself a bit of a squeeze, no! not there, not the pipeline, I mean't his shoulder, sorry Derek, she's got such a wicked sense of humour. Donna when you feel better we all must have another GC meet, I'm sixty in march so I'll need some support for that, Hey that's not all that bad, I get to park in senior's parking, except there's usually other baby boomers there before me To all I've not mentioned, love and hugs, Jillx

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NOW RETIRED PEPPERMINT FLAKE !!!!!! (just got a quick phone call with the news the sale has gone thru) luv Laurie xoxo

WOOHOOO . . . Welcome back Jill we missed you heaps luv Laurie xoxo

afternoon all, Same as you Sandra - some hearing loss consistant with aging!!! Come back in 2 years!!! Hope you are retired now Flakey and beginning to live the high life you deserve :) Bit tired - John is burning the candle at both ends with work and getting the boat ready at home. He is getting up very early to maximise his daylight hours. I don't do mornings!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vonny

Hi I'm back, just this very second, haven't caught up with any news as yet will go and try to read a few pages. I ended up having to have a new hard drive that's why it took so long. Oh how I have missed you all luv Jillx

Hi all,, Dont know if you saw that Strump,, has been very ill, she is Bernice Marsdens daughter,, anyway she is now home and on the road to recovery.. I popped in and gave her an Aussie get well message and our love for a full recovery..I know you all wish her well and a quick recovery.. Flakey Happy retirement,, I know you wont regret it... Lew.. Thanks for the lovely pickles.. just read on the internet,,,Cruise ship runs aground in the Antartic...good job we know you are home...dont think it was your boat.. lara Where are you hun.. hope things are OK with you, Hope Tiger is recovering quickly.. Hi Donna Hope things quieten down for you now that school is back.lol Sandra,, How ya going mate.. Must go ,, Love Mary xxxxx

Afternoon Wattlers, Very grey and looks like rain but none so far. Hope the hearing test went ok Vonny, I had one last week, nothing to it, I have some lose of hearing but not enough to warrant hearing aids, so will be checked again in 2 years, just another 2 year check to be done. What do men see in Bunnings , I suppose it's the male thing to women's clothes shopping. Hope all is well for your retirement Flakey, have a toast when you finish. The pics are gorgeous of Wattie on the ice Lew. Cheers for now Luv Sandra in the Gong Tomorrow I am meeting a lady who we share the same 4x and 3x Great Grandfathers on my Mothers line she is from WA and we met via hot matches on here, she has been touring 3 states. So should be an interesting day.

Hi Donna~~~~~~~I believe those blue bottle stings are very painful. Mark had one once and was in agony. Keep some vinegar with you when you go camping. Flakey....hope everything goes well for you today. Fingers XXXX'd you finish the day retired. Well....we had a lovely time at Bunnings but boy it was hot. I've had a shower now and am feeling a bit weary so I might have a nanna nap. Big hugz Trifley X

All bits crossed for you today, Flakes. I'm sure it will all proceed okay. As for Wattie, I have discovered that some of his relatives live in the Arctic Circle and apparently he is immune to the cold. I think there's a bit of polar blood in him, lol Good one Duck! I've sent it to all me mates in the USA, as they're the ones obsessed with boobs, etc. HRH Dr Ice Printheth

morning Wattlers will let you know how today goes, wont know if everything goes ok til later this arvo. But today would have been my Dads 81st b'day so I know he will be there for us. What has Lew done to Wattie??? Did you see the pics of him in the snow in the nuddie.....gee Lew didn't the poor little thing even have a scarf? lol Love the joke Ducky.....need to laugh today Back later Flakey Back later

Here I am, Anna. The Ice Printheth cometh, lol. I've been lurking in the background, as there has been plenty to do upon my return. Terry also invited guests over for dinner last night!!!!! You'd think he'd have given me one day's break, lol To Our Wonderful Queen Trifles and her fantastic family, well done. You've made it and now for your reward - the Mudgee Meet, pmsl. I've sent more pickles this morning of our Wattie in the snow. He is a very brave bear, that's for sure. Tony, your poems are just brilliant. We expect more at the MM. Good luck to all the Wattler kids going back to school today, particularly Katherine entering Year 12 and for her job. Fingers crossed. That Tiger must be keeping you on your toes, Lara. Don't pamper him too much, he'll learn to expect it, lol Had a sleep in this morning, so had better go and get some brunch. ~~~to all~~~ HRH Dr Ice Printheth