General Chat

Morning All,glad everyone is feeling good,with nice weather over here and long weekends down under. We don't get a long weekend for the Queens birthday,we have two Bank holidays in May for one May day and one which is just Spring Bank holiday.The next one will be at the end of August and is known as August bank holiday.Then nothing until Christmas.It seems the other countries in Europe get a lot more than we do. The weather is good here today ,hope it stays that way.Have to put some washing out before going to work at 12.30pm. I must remember to write down what you have been saying in your messages as it is the only way I can remember who has said what ,so I can do a reply to each of you. Going to get some breakfast and a cup of tea now.Might see you tonight ,if I am not to tired from work and my son is finshed on here. Take care ,Brenda

Hello everyone, I had to go to page 4 to find you, where is everyone. I hope it isn't us Aussie lot that has put every one off. We don't get our Queens birthday long weekend till this one coming up. Not that it makes much difference to me, as we are retired. We prefer to go out during the week when there are not as many people about. Tomorrow is shopping and doctor day, so I won't be looking in tomorrow. My nephew and his son arrive tonight for a short holiday. I have never seen my gt nephew and he is 5 now. They live in Adelaide a flight of over 2 hours. or a 3 - 4 day drive. They are going to all the theme parks, Sea World and Movie World and maybe Dreamworld if they get the time. I probably won't see much of them. They will be staying with my dad, who lives in a granny cabin on our property. 4 generations of us. I must remember to get a photo of us for my family tree. Well, i must go now, i am trying to put off the ironing a bit longer. Take care every one Susan

Hi all, Yes, a bit late, but better late than never I suppose. We've had quite a nice day, albeit windy and cold, but at least it has been dry and sunny. Actually hung some washing out which I don't very often do. Managed to iron it this afternoon. Johan has been preparing the kitchen for Annemie's husband to come and whitewash it tomorrow, so things are all topsy turvy once again. We are going to change the kitchen around a little and renew some old things. This evening we had a 4-course meal prepared by our grandson for his exam at school. He did very well. He came and served the sweet himself, or at least just for me, they were profiteroles with hot chocolate sauce. I really felt someone special with him doing that. His father was served by the boy serving our table, so was his sister and Johan. I could have cried at this personal gesture of his. He also had four glasses of Madeira served at our table to go in the oxtail soup. Nobody else had this either. It's a wonder I can type with all the alcohol I've just had. First a couple of sherries, then two glasses of red wine, then the Madeira, wow! Now that's all there is for now, see you tomorrow. Sylvia xxx

Evening all... Sorry I have been missing for a while - I don't come on the computer much these days. When I have looked into the thread there are so many new names! I am very busy in the garden, trying to do battle with a plague of bindweed which is taking over my rose beds. It nearly choked my roses last year and I am doing my best to remove it. I don't fancy clearing the whole of the beds to kill it - the roses are too pretty. (I blame a load of horse manure I had a couple of years ago!) We are busy with the wedding planning and have been discussing what music to have at the reception. We think a string quartet would be nice. We don't need a disco as the function will end at about 7 pm. The venue is now booked so that is one hurdle over. We need to do some decorating at home too, before the invasion of the new 'in-laws'. I hope everyone is well - especially Kathleen's Susan. Back to the battle of the bindweed! Love Elisabeth x

Hi Brenda and Everyone, Judy NZ, Pam, Kathleen, Mystery Visitor, Sue from Tassie, Sylvia W.A. and Sylvia v O. Its nice to see you all back. I thought I had upset you, lol Its a lovely sunny day again here, I'll have to hunt out some washing, cant let this good drying weather go to waste. I have now finished entering all my new found rellies, it was like reading a good book, I am now sorry I have finished it. I think I will send for another CD from Lds, I did get a lot of information from that. Judy, your message seemed to spur one or two to reply. Not that they have to, its just so nice to hear from you all. Pam, I hope you enjoyed your long weekend and that the grandchildren didn't tire you out too much. What ages are they? Kathleen, I hope your weather is better today and that Susan is feeling better too. Sue, Its strange how we all seem to have long weekends at different times, at least you have yours to look forward to. Sylvia W. A., I hope the storms aren't too bad, you are wise to unplug your computer, your insurance premiums will probably go up if you keep claiming. Sylvia v O, its not like you not to have added a message, I hope you are alright? Brenda, Are you off partying again, lol Fred, ??? Speak tomorrow, June xx

Hello Everyone, I'm sorry I don't get on here very often, but I will pop in whenever I can. It is a long weekend holiday here in WA. I think it is Foundation Day. We have had a severe weather warning this morning so thought I would get on to the computer while I could. If it starts thundering and lightning, I will have to disconnect it. Last time we had a storm it struck my modem and I had to have a new one, thankfully I am insured. Hope you are all enjoying good weather wherever you are. I will see you all again soon, love from Sylvia in Western Australia.XX

Hi All Im just grabbing this computer while I can as it is school holidays over here and I have the children home wanting to catch up with all their friends online. Well we have got the rain that has been promised for a while, I isnt much just showers but at least it is something. It seems like some have got a long weekend this weekend. Well we have got to wait for next weekend for our Queens Birthday long weekend, probably to fit in with the school holidays so the children go back on Tuesday not Monday :-(( and that way the teachers still get the holiday too, lol. Well not much else has happened in my quiet neighbourhood, apart for an AFL football match was here yesterday, I didnt go as my team wasnt playing, but they did get a good turn up considering it was a cold 13 degrees with a chilly breeze. I hope that everyone on here are well. Catch you all later.

Hi everyone, This really is going to be just a few words to say hello. It is very late, cold and has been raining for the past couple of hours. Not been a bad day though, some cloud but lots of brightness in between, none too warm though. Hope to be able to post a longer message later. Meantime hope everyone is well. God bless Love Kathleen

Hello everyone ,we have a long weekend here in Australia nice to sleep in for a change. Mind you I have had two of the grandchildren here overnight. A bit of rain, but sunny today. Bye for now. Pam

Hi Brenda & FNW Just a quick hullo today as this is our long weekend and still lots of fun things to catch up on. June,I am worried too,things seem very quiet down under so I thought I had better keep the flag flying. Will look in again tomorrow,meantime regards to you all. Judy

Hi everyone, We have had lovely weather here today, but dont ask me what I ahve been doing, I am trying to remember, the day as flown and I have been doing menial tasks all day. Where have all our Ozzie friends gone? JA seems to be the only one to come and see us. Brenda, I bet it was warm without the fans, I like to find a film or photos of the snow, that helps to cool me down. Sylvia, You seem to be having problems with your electrical equipment, quite an expensive year for you. I dont think they build things to last nowadays. Jude, I hope you enjoyed the footie, Iwould love to come to the Welsh meet but I am afraid its a bit far for me to travel. I am very disappointed to see the Manchester Meet is at Leeds in August, I know they have to try and suit everyone but unfortunately from where I live, we have to go through Manchester to get to Leeds, so it makes it a very long day. I haven't seen anything of Elizabeth either, I know she was wondering whether or not to renew, I wish her well, whatever she has decided. I too send my regards to all friends, old and new. June xx

Cooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ;~) About to go back down and watch the ladies footie ;~) Before l go has anyone seen Elizabeth - l think all of her messages on here have been deleted;O(((((((( do hope not!! Elizabeth - are u ok????? Anyone on here going to the Welsh Meet 30th June (gosh not long), not sure if l will yet,depends on hubby. Guess what - what you say??????? ITS RAINING Ooooops l do apologise l pressed the wrong button. l'm off now anyway to watch footie. nite nte Jude sarf wales xx

Hi everybody, What weather, rain, gales, thunder, lightning, hail, what no snow, well not yet! We have the central heating on again as it is so cold. My bread machine has broken down so have to go out and buy another one this week. We also want a new telephone system with several handsets which you can carry around with you. Can buy these in one shop thank goodness. I have been catching up with some letter writing today - well it's Sunday! Tomorrow am going to sample my grandsons cooking. He is doing his examination tomorrow (he wants to be a cook) and we try his cooking! My ex son in law is picking us up and my granddaughter is coming too. Yesterday we were invited by neighbours for drinks and Annemie and Frans were there too so we had an enjoyable evening and were brought up to date with what has been happening whilst we were on holiday. We have to clear our kitchen tomorrow as Annemie's husband, Frans, is going to whitewash our ceiling and walls in the kitchen. That will be another job done. I want to rearrange a few things too. Fred, if you are reading this thread, then I have to tell you that those recipes came over all black and I couldn't read very much. Anyway, thanks for trying. Sending greetings to Jude, June, Brenda, Kathleen, Fred, and anybody else my senile mind has forgotten. Till tomorrow. Sylvia xxx

Hope you are all enjoying what ever you have all been doing over the weekend.Weather was mixed here again, was at the first birthday party for my friends grandaughter today.she was born 14 weeks prematurly and is doing brilliant now,so they had a big party to thank everyone. Now going to catch up on the ironing Brenda

Hello June, Brenda Fred and all of the 'locals' of this thread. Just popped in to move it up as with Sunday UK traffic it was slipping. Regards to all old and new friends JA

Hello Everyone,not been to bad a day weather wise,was a bit overcast in the morning and picked up in the afternoon. It was really warm in the library,we can not open the windows and the new ceiling fans which were put in at the end of last summer have a faulty switch so we can not use them.We were doing a bit of a strip as well Susan but not down to shorts I am sorry to say,would be nice to wear vests and shorts but they are not allowed. We are lucky to have cable tv and have a good choice of Documentry programmes to watch,my other half loves them ,on all sort of subjects.He works early mornings and if he is not out on the golf course ,he is watching them,in the afternoon. Have just realised I did not turn the washer on when I put the washing in so need to go back down and put it on or John will not have a clean uniform for work on Monday.!! See you all tomorrow.take care Brenda

Hi everyone, {'m a bit late again today, we have had a couple of appointments re houses, so it breaks the day up quite a bit. Sylvia, I'm glad you decided to have a rest. it sounds like it did you good. I think I will go and have an early night too, so see you all tomorrow. June xx

I thought i would add a few words while possible ,this site seems so slow again ,and i'm sick of hitting the refresh button every two seconds ,perhaps G.R. would consider making it automatic on every thread change lol.I am glad to hear that Norm' is getting on a little better ,and that sylvia is getting a bit of respite once in a while. I got your recepies away Sylvia ,hope you get them okay,i never thought to ask you if you had a printer [blushes and lowers head].I have the tea on ,nothing special tonight ,mince pies ,roast carrot courgette, parsnip and sweet potato ,duchess potato,roast new tatties ,and a nice beef gravy.that will be followed by a little ice cream ,carte dore later in the evening ,i'm off now to do a little dvd work ,but will pop back later in case our maz adds a new thread ,i was soooo pleased to hear she was okay .Fred.PtfA&G&G&S.

Hello Everyone, I'm sorry I haven't been on here for a few days. I hope you are all well. Thank you all so much for asking about Norman and me and also for congratulating us on our Wedding Anniversary. Norman went out on the bus trip on Thursday, and I just had a day of rest for a change and didn't do anything. I didn't even go to the shops. Anyway, I feel so much better for it. I was really feeling tired. We have had a lot of rain here over the last couple of days and it is beginning to feel more like Winter now, although it's not really cold. Norman and I are not doing anything special for our Anniversary, in fact we probably won't even see anyone. The boys have sent cards, also my sister and a couple of friends. I think, if Simon, Debbie and the girls were living nearer, they would have to come to see us, but Broken Hill is a bit too far! They are still hoping to be living back in WA by the end of the year, so we are looking forward to that. Have a nice weekend everyone. Love from Sylvia in Perth WA XX

Hi Brenda & FNW Still very cold here but I must admit it's nice to get back into the Winter menus for a change,roast beef & york.pud tonight,steamed puddings etc. Brenda we watch Emmerdale also but John,I haven't been able to 'take'to Shortland St.although all the younger ones in our family enjoy it. Bill & Fred,it's a shame you don't get our docos, on Sundays we have a doco called 'Off the Rails' quite interesting for railway enthusiasts and history buffs. Sylvia & Norman,congratulations on your wedding anniversary, saw on TV news the other night that delightful couple who were celebrating their 80th. Kind regardsto All Judy.