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Thank you Mary I am in QLD and would appreciate any help I can get

Good Morning All........... From a wet and cold North-East of England.......what a difference a couple of days makes. I hope i find you all well ~ things here are o.k. Work is very hectic at the mo as i trying my best to get all my work up to date before i leave to come to Aus.............gosh i cann`t believe were the times gone ....10days i and i will be on my way with O.H.and daughter. My lovely dog is going to stay with in -laws.............hope he does keep on trying to escape like he did a couple of years ago....no road sense that one. Off to work in a mo,daughter doesn`t want to come, so she is walking around to her Grandparents and they will spoil her as normal..........Then this afternoon on my way home i have to go Hospital for an appointment...........hopefully i don`t have to wait to long...omg last time waited over 3 hours they had lost my notes down the back of a filing cabinet....useless devils. Just seen the time....got to move..... Take Care and have a lovely day. R.B.x

Hiya all . . . Just got in - had a lovely lunch at Pink Diamond Chinese, then called out to see Shaz . . . Mad as ever, take more than tum trubs to get that one down . . . We had a lovely afternoon exerciseing the jaws - such a lovely lady! I rang the hospital and spoke to supermum, the waters are broken, but its a bit too cold out there bub not in a hurry! Will keep you updated!! Best go get some jobs done the lovely Ray will be home soon. cheers luv Laurie

Evening Wattlers I've had another lovely day out today. I went with Graeme and Mark to the Westfield shopping centre at Helensvale. One of them walked either side of me to run interference against the hoards. It's amazing how many times you can get bumped into by shoppers. The boys have been wonderful over the past 2 days.....going to the shops to help me get over 'cabin-fever'. Had a couple of good finds too. A pack of 5 DVD's of the George Burns & Gracie Allen show, a real clasic for only $10 and 2 Star Trek movies for only $4:92 each. Also a bargain if you like those things like we do. Shaz...healing hugs. I hope you feel better. SuzyQ...a nice healing pat for your dog. When they are sick it's a worry isn't it? Lara....fingers XXX'd for your Bocci game. Laurie...any news about the new bub? It's gotta be a girl to have Den's spirit. Found a lovely shop today....it's called 'Dusk' and sells candles! Lots of perfumed, pretty candles....you'd love it! Lew...how are the olives going? Will they be big enough to flower this spring. Waves~~~to everyone. I'll check back after Housie. love Trifley X

Hi all, just a quick note before guests arrive. That baby's got to be pink, keeping us waiting all day, lol. Poor Sophie and 3C. Hugs to both puddy tats. Trifles, you bargain hunter, you! Oops, guests are arriving. I'll catch up tomorrow. Lew Lew xxx *pink, pink, pink'

Evening Wattlers...:>))) You have Wattlelotto Email.....love from Joodle. Census man just delivered forms here also.......thank goodness i knew how to spell my surname......:>))))....... ( unlike some of our ancestors ).........lol SusyQ..Yes..its box 60 mate Also...i noticed..you can fill out the 2006 census on the Internet, rather than the delivered form, if you were asked ( by the Census man ) if you have the Internet connected. You would have received a small sealed envelope * Complete your Census form online*. Lara. Good luck with the Bocci game. Shazz. Hope your feeling better soon mate. Leah Edge. Are you still on the Wattle thread mate, as the last few times i sent Lotto...it bounced back. Av a good un. Tony Oz......:>))) * Time for Tea *

Morning all... can't stop... have loads to do...just welcomed another Ausie to the boards... from your neck of the woods...my cousins daughter Karen... told her all about you ... Take care and love to all, Anne :)))

Catch you tomorrow all. Desperately trying to have an early night and it's not going to happen if I sit at this computer!!! Haven't even started tea. (but I did clean the kitchen!) maybe boiled eggs?? Blessings to all and especially to our mum-to-be :) Vonny

Gwenda. Your Lotto Email that i sent bounced back mate. May need to empty Emai box. Tony Oz...:>))

hi there wattle club! I am looking for links to a couple of family trees. Firstly, the Johns family. Aubrey David Johns of Cessnock NSW Australia Father to Kenneth Raymond Johns and Husband to Muriel (Slade) Johns. Secondly, the Connolly Family. Clarence F. Connolly married 1929 to Margaret E Mckenzie. in Kurri Kurri NSW

Hi Karen.. Welcome to the thread.. Anns cousin is very welcome here.. Cant help with Aussie searching but I am sure someone will I have all mine in the UK.. Having a early night so love to all and see ya all tomorrow Love Maryxxx

Hi Karen. Only to happy to help if i can. I carry these cd's.....so if they fall within your time frame, then let me know. A.V.R.I ( Australian Vital Records ) 1788 - 1905 Vic.Pioneers BDM 1840-1888 Vic.Federation BDM 1889 -1901 Vic.Edwardian BDM 1902 - 1913 Vic.Great War.BDM 1914 - 1920 Vic.Marriages 1921 - 1942 Vic. Deaths 1921 - 1985 Melbourne directories 1857 - 1861 Victorian death Inquest Index 1840 - 1985 NSW Pioneers 1788 - 1888 1828 census ..N.S.W Queensland Pioneers Index 1829 - 1889 South Australian Births Register 1842-1906 South Australian Births Register 1907 - 1926 South Australian Death Register 1842 - 1915 South Australian Marriages 1842 - 1916 South Australian Marriages 1917-1937 Western Australian Pioneer Index 1841 - 1905 Tasmanian Pioneer Index 1803 - 1899 London Marriage Licences 1521 - 1869 Vital records U.K.Marriages UK National Burial Index Pallots Baptism Index 1780-1837 1851 Census Devon Tony Oz..:>))) ( Victoria ) ps. The earliest JOHNS surname for births on the A.V.R.I for N.S.W... is 1795. Not sure if you already have this ?, but a Aubrey D.Johns married Elizabeth O Murphy 1924 Cessnock, N.S.W reg:1798/1924

Looked at the clock, thought it was wrong as it seems so late. So turning off the 'puter before i sit here too long, gotta go to bed. Just remembered the badges - I think I'll print them all up and wear different a one each day. love Yvette xxx

Goodness me the supermum is having a very long day . . . just got sms the contractions are down to 2 mins . . . phew this is hard work !!! She had better hurry up, or I will have to put off my trip to Bathurst till Friday (probably a good idea anyway - they will be exhausted!) cheers luv Laurie

Hi Tony - thought no-one loved me today cos hadn't got any emails then cuz rang and said he'd tried sending a couple thru and they'd bounced back so I've done a clear out - yet again. Glad I haven't been pacing the floor for this pink baby - the carpets thin enough already - I'd be down to floor boards by now -hope it all happens soon for the mum's sake - and please may it be pink, pink and more pink Lara - how'd your game go - hope you did well Hi to Karen too - any assistance we can give just holler - someone will steer you in the right direction Off to bed in a mo - vet rang to check on 3C and if her appetite doesn't pick up she will go back for them to check her out - she had a little nibble tonight but nothing like she usually packs away - maybe she will eat more tomorrow. Catch y'all tomorrow, nitey nite Gwenda

Hi Laurie.....still thinking pink, pink, pink. Yvette...was that the 'badges' email? If so could you send it on to me? I couldn't get it to open. Bed time for me folks. Sleep well everyone...and for Little Duck....'don't let the bed bugs bite'..lol Poor Duck is probably pounding the beat handing out census papers. see you all tomorrow. love Trifley X PS Hi Gwenda....give 3C a healing hug for me. TX

Well the thinking pink didn't have ane effect . . . teehee at 12.34am another little boy was born into the Kelly Gang - Krissy said she had her basketball team, now she has a reserve as well. But seeing as how her boys play footy I guess she has a way to go . . . They are both healthy and all happy - Mums glad that bit is over, and now looking forward to a nice rest in hospital before the fun continues. Krissy also said, 'I have a way to go to catch up to grandma' (my mum had 10 children). I am making an appointment for her with a therapist asap . . . cheers all - luv Laurie

Hi Everyone... 5pm here and just about to go and get some dinner.. I notice on the Events thread that there is to be a meet in Mudgee... thats where my cousins wife was born... Hope to make a couple of your meets next year and meet lots of new Ausies.... Better watch what I say on these boards now having my cousins daughter become a member... don't think they realise just how mad I am...lol... May I take this opportunity to thank everyone for there messages and cards for my birthday.... xxx Best wishes...Anne xxx

Morning Peeps 5.41 here, thought I would beat our Jood to the punch this morning Ha Ha beat ya Joodles Well I had a nice visit from Laurie yesterday, she called in for a cuppa withand bought with her a beautiful bunch of daffodils, thank you Lurie, you a a sweet and wonderful friend, she just knows how to brighten your day that Lady, well we sat and chatted (actually I babbled) for nearly two hours before it was time for her to leave and face the traffic back home, hope it was an easy drive Laurie and not much traffic, now all you have to do is whenever you are meeting that lovely man of yours for lunch you know my door is always open for that special cuppa, thank you again Laurie, you cheered me up (MaaaHH) Have a safe trip to Bathurst this morning, hopefully the little princess will have arrived before you reach the hospital Gwenda, wild horses couldnt keep me away from that meeting next week, even if I have to dose myself on painkillers for the day, no seriously though, I should be fine, only a little niggling bit of pain left at this moment, Iate dinner last night so Id say Im definitely on the mend Ah Heather, you naughty girl, me thinks youve been hanging around this wattle thread too long LOL LOL Fanny, dont think you would be able to control this heavyweight bit of baggage though Hee Hee Hey Joodles guess what I found, some labels, sticky tape AANNDD youll never quess what else, he he remember in our childrens days they used to have those walking straps made of leather, WELL, I found Tina's old set, so now I will most certainly not get lost, only B****Y thing is, will have to tie it around my ankle as I cant get it over my large frame LOL Hi Lara, am feeling alittle better now thank you Hee Hee Vonny, I like the sound of them there books, right up my alley, only type of books I understand LOL, thanks for asking am slowly on the mend, hows the boat building going, havent frozen to death yet in that cold garage of yours WELL, hello Kerrie old cuz, nice to see you finally on board, told you they were a nice bunch of people and will help you anyway they can, have received msge fro a Donald Marjoram, dont know exactly where he fits in yet, am still waiting his reply. will let you know Mary, that was the books (XP & Word) I was referring to as well, only got to about the 10th page and gave up, couldnt decipher, he he Aw thanks Laurie, just read you msge, who me mad Naahh, sure helps though doesnt it, must do it more often Heelloo Trifley, getting a little better I see out bending the plastic, Ah Geroge and Gracie, what a couple, just remember now, no heavy laughter at this time, dont want to exert yourself too early he he such a funny lady that one, broke the mould didnt they with her Hi Lew, whats for dinner, howd it go Gwenda, cuddles for 3C Think my Comp has wind, its making all sorts of noises, must have caught it from me LOL Hi Tony, cant keep this old wattler down for long mate, Oh by the way, just you tell Barb, hope she hasnt entered the Lever & Kitchen comp on winning that housewifes house because its AALL MIIINE, was thinking the same with Leah as well, have mentioned her a few times and no reply, hope she is alright Ah Fanny you Dag, was thinking along those lines myself re badges LOL Whoops update, not going to Bathurst today Laurie, oh well have a pleasant day watching all those giraffes from that nice high balcony of yours, you lucky devil, bit different from my water views Hee Hee, gawd, crack myself up sometimes, Oh bummer, congrats Krissy, better luck next time, sorry Laurie, couldnt resist that remark sniggle sniggle Welcome Karen, lots of nice friendly helpful nutters on this thread, so it wont be long before you have what you are looking for Good grief, started this reply an hr ago, am adding before Joodles beats me as Laurie already has Cheers Shaz XXx PS Thanks for all kind thoughts

Shazz, you are a dag. You might have started your message at 5.40 whatever it was, but meantime I had been here, read the messages, and gone elsewhere! .. If I had left a msg, I would have beaten you, and I slept in till 6.30 this morning! You didnt say if it was cold, but I tell you - up here in the mtn I AM COLD!!!! .. It must be going to be a lovely warm day then. Had a lovely dinner last night with daughter and son in law. .. Gotta tell you all this... Daughter was telling me when they went down to Bendigo a few months ago to visit her sister, they were all in the kitchen cooking different dinners (some vegetarian, some not) - and older daughter's two girls were helping (6 & 7) - Neil was cooking up a stir fry, and youngest daughter went up to him and said innocently 'Uncle Neil, can I help you stir the fry' - apparently they all cracked up, as I did, when I heard the story. Such innocence!! Played with Lucas for a little while, he got a bit scratchy as I think his teeth were giving him a hard time. .. Poor little pet, I hate to see babies upset. .. Apparently you can't give babies teething gel till they are 12 months. .. If anyone knows otherwise, please let me know. I do hope 3C is ok, also the other ailing pets. .. Bad enough us grown ups being sick, but I also hate to see the animals suffering. Well I bet Duffy Fluck has lost a lot of weight with all that walking around delivering census papers. .. Speaking of which, I havent received mine yet. .. Think I'll be doing mine on the computer - much easier. Time for shower Jood