General Chat

Hi all, It's 11.10 pm in Ottawa - came down earlier but there were already 2 peeps on putas so I had to go back to room via the laundry and pick up last load. We are off to Toronto tomorrow by train. Backpacking again - not sure about this - have so enjoyed our time here - so luxurious. Today we walked to the War Museum and spent about 3 hours there - didn't see it all or should I say didn't read it all - that's the trouble with museums - while they are interesting you only know that by reading everything or listening to the audios that are around. This afternoon - late I might add - we went for a cruise down the Rideau Canal - what a lovely spot and some nice housing along both sides. Could quite easily live here I think - would certainly get a chance to brush up on my high school french. Everything here comes in 2 languages so sometimes we pick up a brochure and think we have the wrong thing - turn it over and it's in English. Todays tour - there were only 6 of us on the 4.30 trip spoke English - well I didn't realise until after his French translation that he must have asked if he needed to speak French as well as English. We've had a couple of tours where everything has to be said twice and it gets a bit grating at times. We had a nice drop of rain overnight but it had stopped by the time we went out this morning. At least it wasn't humid with it. Not sure when I'll next get to chat so hope everyone stays fit and healthy until I get back on line. Tony - glad your puta's back in action - did you have withdrawal symptons? Trifley & Donna - hope you're both feeling okay Anna & Chris - glad you had a happy anniversary - forgot to mention it before. Mary - haven't checked emails but would love to see piccles of furniture & unit Tassie - hope Tamika is okay. I have had 2 migraines in my life - 1st one at 14 - next one at 34 - I'm expecting 3rd one in a couple of years. There is never any rhyme or reason with them either. Very inconvenient tho. Better go - not sure if someone is waiting to use puta - I had hoped that at this hour they would all be tucked up in bed but obviously not. Nitey nite from Ottawa Gwenda & Wattie

Hi All, I'm home early for the afternoon, town is deserted because of the Henty Field Day being on (big Agricultural Exhibition held each year between here and Wagga), so they can do without me at work. Re the bouncing emails Mary, I think it has to be an ISP thing, DIY Jude is getting through to me. Isn't it weird!! I expect it will get sorted and I'm still looking forward to seeing the piccy's. I am making some investigations this end. Last night's wind left the car filthy this morning, and I'm feeling guilty about washing it! We must have had three specks of rain only and a bucket of dust. Vonny, your Mary Childers sounds so interesting, I hope Shaz can find out heaps about the house she worked in. Glad to hear everyone is taking care of their wellbeing - I got invited to do the 'poo' test last week (bowel cancer screen), now today in the mail I'm invited to go for the big squeeze too!!! Our public health dollars at work ( you can tell I'm over 50 by the kind of mail I get lol ! ) I had a highly successful day finding Aussie things to go to Japan - animal sticker books, Aussie fact book, (15%off at A & R too!) and cutest keyrings with kookaburra, platypus,koala,kangaroo, and a lovely Diary and calendar for next year. Missed Steve Irwins memorial this morning but I expect I'll tear up when I see it covered on the news tonight. Welcome back Tony, great to hear you got warp speed lol. ~~~ to all, Hz~~~~

Great to see you drop in again Gwenda . . . hope next stop has a puter in the foyer! I remember last year when I was over in Canada, saying the same thing . . . I think I could live here ! A lass Paul was 'going out' with while he was over there for the year now lives in Ottawa - she has been out here three times on hols and so we were looked after well while we were there. She is a real history buff so was a great guide. You know, in the museum in Ottawa, are journals kept by Joodles (4th) and my (5th) gtgrandfather. There are also some of his journals out in the little museum at Niagra on the Lake, a beautiful little village/country town type of place. Didn't get near enough time there so I HAVE to go back ! And now Toronto . . . didn't actually spend much time in the city itself - but out in the country surrounding - and up to the Lakes . . . Aaauuuggghhhh Yes !! Hope little Wattie is behaving himself !!! Welcome Home Honey . . . The Wiz has returned a Wizard !!! Great to have you back mate. Better get orfa ere' and get something done - catchya later luv Laurie

Hi everyone..We have just got back from the Club BBQ and we had a lovely time..Met some more lovely peeps and stuck to LA tablets so that I dont fall asleep this afternoon. Came home early as John found that sitting for so long made his leg ache.. It is a bit windy but very warm here and I just might go and have a swim.. Tony Great to have you back mate..Had to laugh but there was a chap at the lunch who was your double.. Have you got a brother living in Sydney,,will email you my E/addy.. SyzyQ Just loved your letter to Mand K.so true.. Gwenda Dont have to say I hope you are having a good time..Your trip sounds fantastic and you are having a ball by the sounds..good fo you.. Heather.. See if Jude can send on to you the pickles..You may get them through her as I cant.Dont know what her puta has that mine hasent.. Good looks perhaps.. Lara Have a safe trip.. Safe to come home now as it is warming up..LOL Well the tablets are making me weary so I will see ya all later Love Mary xxxxx

Hi Laurie I'm smiling, promise I really am smiling.

hello all from very warm sunny Townsville Tony I bet Barb was happy about your new hard drive, and as long as you don't expect Barb to turn herself on when you walk in the room pmsl you naughty boy. good its a go again mate we missed ya. Suzyq what a B******d he is that little sweethearts own Daddy if a little girl can't rely on the protection of her daddy and for him to cherish her, what will she think OMG would love to take a big knife to parts of his anatomy . just have to hope new man in her mummy's life will be good to her and be the type of father her birth father isn't . Lew you are so crazy girl you make my day can just see you waitng for the sun to peep out to dive back in that pool again . There is no pool at this van park more's the pity but its not to the big touristy type place and they take puppies so can't complain ' Folks I have just spent 3/4 of an hr.on the phone to vodafone and the result was that it should work now bleedin hell it's now saying my server is not replying help !!!! ok will be off now ~~~~~~~~~~ to all get back later love Lara

Waiting Donna . . . . did you get your results yet ??? signed the Happiness Fairy (just for SuzyQ) luv Laurie

Just got piccy's of Mary's Very Glamourous Abode via Judy ty very very much - Hz ( have to hop to get to school gate )~~~~

Hi wattlers Welcome back our Tony - you have been missed. Glad everything is even better than before. Donna - (((((hugs)))))) Hope everything is OK. Trifley - glad you had a good day yesterday and hope your visit today goes well. Hope you had a whinge about the recovery room treatment - or lack thereof. Good to hear form you Gwenda - you'll have plenty of pickles for the Wattlers when you get home. SuzyQ - congratulations on a wonderful message to the Sunrise team. Well said. I thought the memorial service was absolutely spot on - a real celebration of his life. The most moving parts for me were Steve talking about the death of his mother and of course Bindi's tribute. How wonderful is she?? Someone at door - back later Love Anna

Hi, Thanks for all the support regarding Neville's Gt Grand daughter. For some reason Julie, Neville's daughter didn't want to tell us everything and we are still waiting to find out more details. We know that the child welfare people had asked that she be not allowed to be alone in her birth fathers presence, but we have no idea what has happened since. Apparently Tayler was doing okay and for what I gather, Brendon her step dad is very good having a son of his own the same age. Its terrible, children hurting children. I will let you know more when I do. Gotta go now From a dust covered smiling SuzyQ

Just wanted to say before I go, isn't it great that we are back and in good form. SuzyQ

Afternoon All, back from lunch and it was jolly pleasant. Unfortunately it's still very windy here, so no dip this afternoon. You're right SuzyQ, it's great that we're all back here, although don't leave this thread, as it's still a bit ugly out there! Wow, Tony, that computer is fast. Does it make the coffee? Watch out, you might become obsolete, lol. Off to do some more research Lew Lew xxx

Hi all.......keep well this day...........I hope they show the tribute here for Steve..........watched his programmes with interest.... such a tragic loss CarolB

Hiya Carol, I'm sure they will. It was very moving. Even my hubby had a tear in the eye, Crikey!

~~~~~~~everyone Laurie have pmd you Flakey

~~~~~~~~ afternoon all, just caught up on the replay of some of the Service for Steve. Been with daughter most of the day on Nanna duty - she is very tired now. Bub is due from Friday onwards. She had hope last night/early morning but the contractions died away. She really doesn't want to go so far over this time (10 days over for the first). Donna, hope your news was good and ((((((HUGS)))))) to Trifley. SusyQ, there is not much I can say (on here anyway) - prayers for the little one. Welcome back Tony and Tassie. Glad you are online and ~~~~~~ to Lara. Glad you made it safely. Going to play word games but, as Lew says, it's only nice in spots outside. ~~~~~~~~~ back later, Vonny PS Jood, can always tell when you have been having a busy time! No-one else plays the games :) pmsl

I play sometimes, Vonny. It's just that all this medication I keep prescribing me, makes me a bit sloooowwwwwww

Good late arvo all Lew do hope Peter and his boy friend are ok it doesn't look good at all over there in Thailand Suzy don't you go getting too upset re Nevilles little g grandaughter she will be looked after now and it won't be happening any more it's really great it was discovered early enough and didnt go on and on .((((SQ)))) Carol the Memorial for Steve was supposed to being screened world wide not sure when though. Hey Flakey and HZ can you tell someone in charge of the weather down our way to get their act together please would like it warm when I get home and if anyone knows some fairies who will be there to help with the clean up that will have to be done and maybe a gardener too . Has anyone heard from Cilla please have just tried to send her email but the way things a going she might get it next week if we are lucky Laurie did you find anything for me did ya did ya dying to know as not hearing makes me think he was sent for sumpin awful darlin. Vonny all the best for your daughter and new bub and it arrives soon easily and as beautiful as its Nan I got a photo of my new great neice today and she is cute as button very roly poly at 9lb 4 and her mouth is like cupid bow it's really lovely. Donna waiting to hear mate hope you are ((((D)))) Trifley having drinkie poos are we mate? Do hope all went well for you today and contiues on that way too Hugs(((((T))))) Going again been a busy bee today and need to have a quiet cuppa with tiger who has been playing golf all day my day tomorrow gunna shop till I drop and meet rellis too for cuppa I hope so may be back tonight but if not love to all Lara

PS if you see this so called Sunshine fairy imposter - just ignore it. I have it on good authority that an imposter is doing the rounds. Vonny :)

Evening All Thanks for your thought with Tamika. I rang her today and she is feeling a little better still has a mild headache, but she said she felt real bad with vomiting, blurred vision and could hardly stand, she had heard of migranes but didnt know exactly what they were, she thought it was just a bad headache. anyway they were packing their bags late this afternoon in readiness for their flight in the morning, the have to be at airport about 7 - 7.30. Lara the pics I didnt put on photo page I sent them just to email addys, I will post them to you tomorrow. Well great news the old house is all cleaned and we have finally finished with it YIPEEE!!!!! The real estate came to take some pics and even he said that it looked ok and the landlord should be happy with my cleaning efforts :-)) SuziQ thnking of you with your family probs, I also love the piece you wrote to Mel and Koshie. You definately have a way with words. Tony oooh a new hard drive and also goes faster mmmmmm I bet Barb is happy :-)))))))) Ok my eyes are getting a bit blurry through tiredness so I am going to go to bed, so I am nice and awake to meet my girls in the morning. Cheers Sue