General Chat

Morning Folk!! Bit chilly here this morning too Jood. I've even pulled a jacket out of summer hibernation. *waves to JulieCat* Saw all the havoc you and Jilly caused on the boards. Loved you hair description, sounds like mine. Lots of rellies from your area. More than I thought. Always knew the Birches and Pownalls were Cheshire born (with a scattering in Liverpool) but now I've been able to find a lot of the marriages the name list is expanding. And I've discovered a London based family moved to Liverpool as well. Who do you have in your family? Maybe we are related. pmsl!!! (god help us) Jood, LewLew, thank you. I like my knew name this time. Although I've been told it's too sweet for the naughty corner. :-((( Just before I get my coffee refill, here you go Mary........... A little boy from a non-religious family got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book, and noticed he had his collar on backwards. The little boy asked why he wore his collar That way. The man, who was a priest, said, 'I am a Father.' The little boy replied, 'My Daddy doesn't wear his collar like that.' The priest looked up from his book and answered, 'I am the Father of many.' The boy said, 'My Dad has 4 boys, 4 girls and two grandchildren and he doesn't wear his collar that way.' The priest, getting impatient, said, 'I am the Father of hundreds' and went back to reading his book. The little boy sat quietly thinking for a while, then leaned over and said, 'Maybe you should wear your pants backwards instead of your collar' cheers folk :-)))

lol, good one, Rebs! Nice start to the day! Lew Lew xxx

G'day everyone, I have been trying to catch up on a lot of posts but think I will give it up as a bad job. Thank you for your good wishes and emails. It's amazing what you find out when you go as a tourist somewhere, I was born in Uk and went back many times but never knew about the underground city in Edinburgh, plus many more places I have never been to. Congratulations Joodles on the birth of your grandson,mine were in reverse all boys before the girls came along. Perfect blue sky in the Gong but oh I wish we would get rain. Now I am feeling more my old self I have lots to catch up on, Have a nice day what ever you are doing cheers Sandra in the Gong

Gee, where is everyone today. Trifley is probably buried under a pile of cushions in a bollo induced stupor on her barge, so she's accounted for. Guess the rest are all getting ready for the big weekend. sniff, sniff :-((( *waves to Sandra, Laurie and Lew...the only signs of live human habitation on the wattle thread.*

Don't be sad, Rebs. Me not going either. You and I can take over the thread that weekend and, then, the world! I've been waiting for that darn barge to call ashore and pick me up, but me thinks Trifley's head is not up to it! Lew x

Och, laddies and lassies. slight change to the new name. I've been given a wee bit on honorary MacScottish. Had to fight to prove I had a wee bit 'o the haggis flowing through my veins but.. That Jilly is a hard one at times. McRebs x

Ay Lassie, glad to hear about the Scottish connection. Remember, I'm a Richardson and the whole side of the father's is pure Scot! Clan Ogilivy, in fact. Lew Lew x

Joke.........stolen from a movie, but cracked me and the girl up. (to be imagined with american accent) What do you get when you cross a donkey with an onion...........? An ass that brings a tear to your eye!!! *okay, I know what direction to leave in*

Good, and don't come back until your language improves! Lew Lew *who never utters a swear word* pmsl.

Hi everyone..We had a few drops of rain last night but it left as soon as the sun came up.. Whos turn to do the rain dance this week.. Wilson you try as you may be able to entice some of Tonys rain up this way.. I have just taken my Danish visitors to the train as they are now going to visit other friends in Katoomba. They are lovely peeps and we did enjoy their company..I will have to start speaking propper english again as we laughed trying to understand each other, They spoke a good smatter of english and they tried to teach me some Danish but it went in one ear and out the other..OKOK I know there is not inbetween.the ears....LOL Glad to see all are in good form and now we are all well and fit and no one is missing that I know.. We havent heard from Ian for a while in WA. Hope you are ok Ian... Well will spend a little time on the 1841 census but I am sure it cannot be complete as I have not had to much success yet.. Catch you all later Loved my joke of the day Rebs.. Love Maryxxx

Mornin'......er.....arvo......er....whatever Wattlers (Trifley speaks in a quiet voice) I had a lovely time last night. Except when I got invaded by our pommie friends and had to hire more of Nefer's brothers to help out. omg....some of those peeps can drink! They also used up a month's supply of arromatic oils and pinched a couple of cushions! Now I have to go for more supplies. Anyway........how are all of you on this beewdiful autumn day? Hi Joodles...welcome back. Sounds as if you had a good time in Canberra. Mark & I are going to make a start on the shed to day. Just checking bits and counting pieces before the big construction tomorrow. Must go now. He is hovering about behind me waiting to start. ~~~~waves and <<<hugs>>> to everybody. love Trifley

Afternoon Wattlers, Trifley, what ever you do, make sure there is no wind when you try to put up the shed. Neville and I put a small shed up for my dad and the weather turned really windy, and the air turned really blue. I am glad that no one had a video camera on us, because we could have made at least 3 episodes of funny videos by our selves. I will say no more on the subject, just be warned. I was certain that a least one of you seasoned genealogists would have had a fool proof filing system. Now I will have to try and sort one out for myself. I have so many duplicate copies of things because I keep forgetting, that before I attempt any more research I need to sort out me papers. I think I would rather clean windows. I am beginning to feel a bit like Cinderella, not going to the ball, the one in Yarrawonga that is. Oh well, not long to the 10th June. Every one seems to be busy with holidays and new babies, and eek ends away. I have been to Edinburgh loads of times, but I didn't know about the underground city. Is it a recent tourist attraction? Has anyone been to the Yovik centre in York. It's a man made thing but interesting. One of the more interesting sites I saw in England, was during a drought when one of the lakes in the Lakes District dried up, and revealled the old Roman roads and bridges, even fences were still intact. We were allowed to walk along them, really took you back. From there we went to Adrian's wall in Northumberland, which also stirs up the imagination. Some one also mentioned Cockington and at first I thought that you meant the one in Devon, but then I realised you meant the model village here in Australia. Any one been to Cockington, Devon, thats really nice, I lived near there for a year in 1979. Well I had better get started on the filing Catch up later Love SuzyQ

Hi All I am back seeing a lot better now eyes are still a bit hazy but the glasses have been put away for good I hope.The op that I had replaces the lenses a bit expensive but totally worth it. I have not been able to keep up with what's been happening with you all for a while so I hope you have all been behaving yourselves & nobody going to the naughty corner. Has the date for the Brisbane meet been decided yet??? Will talk to you all later Love Cilla.

Afternoon Wattlers, SuzyQ I visited the Yovik centre in the 90s, very informative but as you said man made . I prefer my history 'real' I loved the little old shops in the Shambles in York, you could really imagine people living there in the past. That was what I loved about Edinburgh. For anyone interested this is the website for the tour we took, it shows a few photos and Tony if your interested you should book the day before you want to go to be safe. www(.) realmarykingsclose(.)com Pretty chilly in Melb today, washing isnt drying so I guess the house will look like a chinese laundry tonight.I've finally caught up with all the H....k,it's taken me a while as I've been spending time with daughter no2 who broke up with her boyfriend of 5yrs while we were away. Oh the joys of parenting...how come kids dont come with an instruction book? Will check in again later Jude2

Hi Cilla, everyone has been to the naughty corner...........'cept the goody two shoes of course. lol Date for Brissie meet is June 10, at Southbank. Still investigating exact venues where can can plant our backsides for a day though. There are so many to choose from, so any suggestions welcome. Off to grab a late lunch, catch up with you all later. Cheers, love Rebs x

That site you sent (Jude2) was only open from 12-21 May as part of a Ghost Festival :-(( Still, we could try, couldn't we, if we won our Millyun dullars? Could prolly even pay them to open speshilly for usses??? Oooooh poor Jude - is your daughter coping ok?? No sign of Laurie or the giraffes around the bay today - oh I know .................. she's flat out looking at the 1841 thingy I bet!!! Gwenda - I would have had a ride on the train, but I was looking for the rest of the group - all spread out around the place, later a g/f said she'd called out to me to come on the train - I didnt see her :-(( Jood

Afternoon Wafflers. O/cast day in Melb. No rain as yet, but dark clouds for most of the day. White Cocky's in groups are feeding in our big Oak tree lined street, and squawking/screeching like mad as they feed off the tree tops and eat the acorns that are high in the branches. The tree's over lap our property and branches hang above our Decking roof, and as they feed the acorns fall and land on the deck roof, and sounds like someone throwing rocks onto the roof. Judy. ( Travel addict ) Thanks for the www mate. I had a look and it appears quite interesting, I also enjoy the history side of these tours. Absolutely dislike old buildings and things that are 20th Century man made to look like 15th - 16th century.It just hasn't got that authentic feeling.Barb and i took one of those open bus top ( hop on & off ) tours in York, and it was great.Even the stuffed black cats that were perched high on the roofs of the shops and window sills had there story to tell. Not that we have been through all of England (Yet ) but would have to say York was my favourite Town, and so much to see. Plus...that's where my Mums side came from ( Richardson ) Vonny. I think its your turn for the Lotto mate...:>)) Will you be able to send a copy of the Lotto ticket to me before Friday mate?....cos i gotta email it to everyone......and Barb and i will also be in Yarrrawonga on Friday arvo, so to do this i need it before Friday...ta The streets around Melb were very quite to-day, but i guess many people would have took off for a long weekend. Might go and make a Coffee, and eat the 'one' chocolate doughnut that Barb has kindly left me, from a packet of six...:>((( Av a good un. Tony Oz...:>))

Ah, Tony, you should know that you gotta be quick when it comes to choccie donuts! Mmm, favourite places in England, Tintagel in Cornwell where King Arthur's castle ruins are is pretty amazing. We also stayed in the Crumplehorn Inn at Polperro, Cornwell - fantastic. York, beautiful. Bath, also fasinating. God, so many places, so little time! Sorry to hear about the daughter's break up, Jude TA. Bloody men! (sorry Tony, you're more like one of the girls!) Hi Cilla. Pleased to hear the eye surgery was successful. My dodgy eye is not one that can be operated on - damn it! Oh well, at least glasses are considered a fashion accessory these days. What's everybody up to for ANZAC? I'll probably spend a lot of time looking up 1841 census, although I always do a bunch of bikkies (chewy not crunchy) and I'll phone my friend who marches with the Vietnam Vets every year, just to let him know I saw him on telly again. Gorgeous sunset in Mudgee as I type. Ah Mudgee, perfect one day, better the next! Hope everybody as a brilliant evening. Lew Lew xxx

Good morning :-) The sun is shining and although it's a little cool there's plenty of time for it to warm up................. Rebs I haven't beind doing this genealogy lark for very long and am only doing it as and when I can afford too so haven't got very far back yet but my gtgrandfather comes from West Derby in Liverpool so you never know.............you may just get lucky yet lolol Tony enjoy your doughnut and be glad you got that one lol Cilla glad your op went ok. Jude (Travel Addict) hope your daughter's ok. Lew Lew carry on about how great Mugadee is and I'll be coming to haunt you if I win the lottery pmsl. Anna glad your son seems to have everything sorted. Well back to college for me today, psychology this morning...............just what I need to confuse me on a Monday morning lol *waves to everyone* Juliexx PS Rebs the hair is straight today thanks to the straighteners lolol

Hello everyone, beautiful day here in Yarrawonga it will great if it stays this nice for the weekend. This is the meet up plan for those arriving Friday and coming to the show at Club Mulwala doors for the dinner and show open at 6 P.M so I suggest we meet in the foyer of the Club at 5:45PM and then all go upstairs together, if you can't be there at that time just come on up stairs to the Auditorium but you must be seated by 6:30PM , also you'll have no problem finding us follow the noise of people talking ninety to the dozen and much hilarity going on. I know Shazz will be there when the show and dinner finishes Shazz nice place to eat it the resturant we were going to before we decided on the show alternitive mate,it's called Diggers and you can sit out side on the balcony (if not too chilly ) and have alovely view out over the lake,and the food is ok too. On Saturday morning you are free to sleep in and meander out here whenever you want after lunch I will give you a mud map on Friday night very easy to find our place for those not staying at the end of my street Gwenda Vonny Shazz. We'll be firing up Barbie at 6 p.m so depends on when you get here how long we have to chat and try and help anyone's Genealogy and Putor problems. Will get back to you all later again got to go now bye Lara