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Hi everyone...Isnt it hot..I have just help wash the car been down to the shops and defragged my puta as the bb thing was going so slow it was sending me bonkers..I think I had better start eliminating some of my old emails as there are so many It to may be slowing down my puta..I think I now need a Band D... OH is cooking tea tonight so I am going to relax.. Prawns on skewers with fried rice..did a bit more organising and managed to fit a bit more in cupboards still a bit more to go...got the kids from Canberra arriving next weekendso our study will be turned into another bedroom..Mattress on the floor..Hope they dont mind me sitting at my puta while they try to sleep..LOL They are great kids and we have a lot of fun together.. Must go so back later Love Mary xxx

Afternoon Wattlers, what a s*#$t of a day this has turned out to be. I got stuck at work much longer than I wanted. Went to visit MIL and had to sit in her unit with the heater on, she was cold at 21degs...lol Now I've walked in the front door to the sound of 'drip, drip, drip' coming from my bedroom. Seems a pipe has a fine leak in the ceiling and its dripping through the aircon duct onto the bed,soaking the doona and then the carpet. Sounds worse than it is but what a pain. OH says its my fault for going to the bathers warehouse outlet this morning and buying 3 pairs of bathers. Recons Ive encouraged the water...lol Got a bargain with the bathers 3 pairs for $100.They were originally priced at $90 each. That should last me for a while,I tend to wear bathers and shorts all summer. Ok ,off to set up a dry bed in Jess's room for the night. Flakey

Evening Wattlers.....:>)))) T'was a nice day in Melbon. Just about got me puter back to normal. Cant see the desktop front page, with all the icons on it.....lol......but thats the way i like it......:>))) Everynow and then the puter says: 'YOU HAVE UNUSED ICONS ON YOUR DESKTOP' would you like windows to clean it up?? My response is: You toucha my front page deska top, windows..........and .i breaka you face....hee hee Do i talk to my puter!!!....you betcha i do....... I'm over 50 and I'm allowed to.....:>))) Had a look at the weekender, and must say its very different. Pizza's for tea tonight, but I'm making me own, as i dont trust the delivery guy from last time we ordered. Plus...home made taste better i reckon. Ham&Pineapple for her. Peperonni/Salami, Ham,Garlic,Capsicum,Mushrooms,Oinion's,Chilli peppers....for me...:>)) Love Capsicums and eat then like Apple's. Bedroom is taking shape with the new face lift, and all the painting is done, and floor is stained ( Teak ) ready for coating. The flooring is Victorian Ash ( Tasmanian Oak ) and still in preety good nick after the many years its been there. Laurie. Have heard that tune, but it was a long time ago. Must away to the kitchen......Chef Tony of the Oz is about to create two masterpeices.....:>)) Best wishes to all who are not the best. Av a good un. Tony Oz...:>)))

Evening all Have spent the last hour or so catching up on the pages. Had a computer lesson today, trying to comprehend what gedcoms are about. This is one dumb little duckie. Then spent the afternoon trying to get into FH. Seem to be losing incentive lately. Hi Trifley, you been behaving you self ??? Not bl**dy likely .... lol Donna glad the scans are clear (how many more sleeps) and Tassie happy to read Tamika is looking a little better. Have you totally finished at the old house now ? Jood, did you get to aquarobics today or were you toobusy baby sitting ? Lara, did you get you puta sorted ? SuzyQ, I really enjoyed the letter you wrote to Sunrise. Really well written you clever little sausage you.... Glad to see back here Tony. Now why would Barb be so happy that you have THREE hard drives....LOL...... mmmmmmmm dinner sounds good tonight. Hope you don't suffer from indigestion.. Hz, when does DD go to Japan.. Did you get you car cleaned yesterday ? Lew Lew, hope you have plenty of pills on hand after your grazing on the weekend. We need something like that in Feb also, yea I know, not grape picking time ! Sandra, you can keep your hot air ballooning, and the absailing etc. Not good with heights, don't like flying either but I do it so I can go and see my daughter Mel in the usa. Yea Jude DIY, I haven't been to our show for years because of the cost. All I want to see are the puddy tats puppy dogs and the flowers. Oh I forgot, can't forget the fireworks. Our show has just been on in August. Hi Flakey ~~~How is the alergy today ? Maybe need some 'special' pills from the doc. Ooops, need a handyman, do we ??? NO lol Vonny, have you drawn breath yet ? Oh yum Mary, shrimps on the barbie ?????? How is you Shaz and Mel ~~~~to all I haven't said Hi to Pam

Evening Wattlers Well I think we may be in for a rough night tonight, They are putting alerts for severe weather warnings and including ses phone number for emergencies. They say we are in for gale force winds of about 110 knots, and to tie everything down or put it somewhere secure. Tamika seemed ok today but has started complaining of tummy pains that start at her belly and goes up to her chest, then just a while ago she said her neck is starting to feel sore, mmmm not sure what to make of it, maybe blood tests will tell us something. Donna yes we have totally finished with the old house, had most things moved by Monday and cleaning was finished yesterday. David shouted me out to our new local pub for a counter meal, as he said I well and truly earnt it and he would hate to pay my cleaners bill pmsl. ~~~~~~ to everyone~~~~~ Cheers Sue

Hi everyone... The prawns were quite nice but the Nassy Goring was beaut..Dont you just love that add for broadband where the kid asks his dad in the kombi ..Why did they build the Great Wall of Chine..and he says it was in the time of Emperor Nassy Goring and it was to keep the rabbit s out...Knowing the chinese they would have eaten all the bloody rabbits and there would then be no further need for the wall...LOL OK Lew Did you take a cab...and are you feeling a little tipsy... Sandra.. You are a spring chicken.. get out there and do some absailing... Donna Just go easy on those purple pills of Dr. Lews.. Its the side effects that worry me... are you chasing OH around the house yet...he.he.he. try the pink ones.. oposite effect... Princess DIY I was wandering if the OH payed you ...LOL Do you really work or do you go to the office to play...pmsl...I will have to have a word to him in Feb...I agree Show tickets are rediculous and we havent been for years..same thing each year so its a case of seen it once seen it all... Vonny Why didnt you have breakfast with the kids at school... Lew Lew I loved you joke but it reminded me of the time we were at a growers market and I was just wandering down the isles and the OH came up behind me and pinched me on the bum to more or less let me know he had caught up with me..(not his usual habit I would have you know) but a stranger (woman) came up to me and said that man just pinched you on the bum ..it took me all my time not to laugh but I said ,,, As long as it is me thats OK but if it was anyone else I would have sloshed him one...poor woman was so embarrased but we parted laughing... Queenie Watch ya buy.watch ya buy .. anything interesting...like some new shoes,,just to make Laurie jealous...you notice she never did tell us how many pairs she brought home...wach ya say Laurie...speak up.. we cant hear you...louder...Oh yare.. Mell Nice to see ya pop in... Hi Tassie Glad Tamika is OK and home with you.. Much less worry when the kids are around... Laurie You are a very fast typer getting down that song you just heard on the wireless...I cant talk that fast...LOL Flakey Are we camping in the lounge tonight...3 pairs of bathers..wow.. I had one pair and they lasted me 10 years...plain to see I am not in fashion.. I did buy a new pair in NZ last year so not so bad this year..only a year behind...LOL Tony Cheff extrordinair..try spelling that word..Maker of the master Pizza..you are a bit stingy with Barbs topping but yours sounds yum..Is Barb on a diet or summet..I am with you re the unused icons .. Dont let anyone touch them or else... Heather When you have worked out the gedcom send me the info.. I am still scared of it... We havent heard form Lara tonight but she is probably out on the rantan so good on her.. Well I am off to my beauty sleep..(I can dream) and I will see yas in the morning.. Love ya all Mary xxxxx

Evening all :) Dinner is over and Son and DIL have gone for an early night. Pizza sounds good Tony - I always make ours now. Tassie, are you more exposed to weather in your new house? Reminds me of when I went to Albury to move youngest son. He had to vacate the unit but had a concert and other commitments to attend to. So guess who had to clean the unit for him???? Going to take grand d out again tomorrow afternoon. At least she is getting used to being with me in her car, which will be good when I am looking after her while mummy is in hospital. She was soooo cute today - I bought her a small book and she was sitting in the trolley 'reading' it when she put it down and signed the word sleep. (she has been taught some sign language) I wasn't sure if she was signing cause she was tired or cause the book had a picture of a teddy bear in bed!! Oh dear Jude. A wet bed and leaking pipes :( ~~~~~~~~~~~ to all. Vonny PS Laurie - I remember that song :)

Well the Pizza's were great...:>)) Mary. ....lol Barb likes her Pineapple and ham, and also like the Margerita ones. Yes.....she is also dieting at the moment, coz she saw pic's of herself at Hayman in her swimming cozzie and was not a happy Barbie doll......lol I'm a Salami lover, hot and spicy everytime,( Hungarian & Italian ) but its gotta make me eyes water, otherwise it aint Hot enough...lol My ( now ex Son-in-law ) is a Butcher, and he designs his own salami and cabana's, and used to bring me heaps......but since he got his walking orders from daughter....i miss out now...:>((((.... Buggar Pigging out on Hot jam dounughts with cream at the moment............. ( one fer her.... 3 fer me....:>))) GEDCOM, means GE...nealogical D...ata COM....munication.( GEDCOM ) Most Family History genealogy software program should have the ability to create one. It's a standard format that any program can read, and to the best of my knowledge it was first formated by the Mormons to help peeps share their info.Family Tree Maker, Generations ( the one i use )and just about all tree programs should be able to download GEDCOM files.Here's a Link that explains in detail about GEDCOM files and how to download or send,if anyone wants to know. http://genealogy.about(.)com/library/weekly/aa110100c.htm Gotta go check out the records office. Gettin unnindated with lookups at the moment. Barb is busy on the lap top looking at holidays on the Gold Coast...??????...and i have a feeling this could cost me money in the near future...lol Might go show her the picture of herself in her Swimming Cozzie.......make her change her mind. Tony Oz..:>)))

Hi Tony. Thanks for the link re gedcoms. Have had umpteen lessons (well a couple) on gedcoms and for some reason, when I get home from lesson cannot put it into practice. Will look on the link and see if anything sinks in. I work on the paf program which I think is the LDS program. Wonder why you are inundated with requests at the moment. Wouldn't have anything to do with being off the 'air' for a few days would it ??? LOL. Am still waiting on a death cert re David Hardman. Takes ages here in Qld to get certs. Ordered 2 in England last week (12th), got one yesterday, the other today - just over a week. Ordered 1 in Bris, 1 st Sept, still waiting. This is the one I really want !!!!!!!!!!! Patience, patience and more patience. Pam

Nighty nite, sleep tight Don't let the bed bugs bite Pam

Goodmorning Wattlers, Another lovely sunny day on the Bay, feeling more like summer than spring. There are three giraffes idle - heads reaching into the skies, planes are in and out at a great rate, and the beach is littered with walkers. I think the freeway tunnel must have been closed for a time last night and all the traffic diverted down our road, it was so noisy, mainly from the big trucks. Workers will be here this morning to start a reno job on our landing, body corporate have been hard to shake up but finally getting something done - so I will be out of here before they arrive. (see you later Shaz) Best get myself organised so I can be gone before they start being noisy out my door. Whatever you be doing, I hope it is a wonderful day for all!! Cheers luv Laurie

Gooooood Moorrrrrning Wattlers from a fantastic Mudgee. What a glorious day. I hope the winds stay away. Terry and his mate have just gone to town for breakfast and a tour Are you still with us Tassie? Or are we going to find you blown across to Melbourne. Mary, you really are enjoying your new abode, aren't you. Anyone heard from Lara? Tony, you gonna cook Pizzas at the Mudgee Meet??? Here's one for you: 'A guy rings up a home delivery pizza place and orders a 'thin crusty supreme' ... So they sent him Diana Ross!!!' Okay, on that pathetic note, I'm out of here, heeee xxxxx Dr Lew *makes note to take humour pill more often*

Morning Wattlers, Lew if Tassie has been blown to Melb she wont be stopping here, try NZ....lol The wind is really strong, trying to hold the line still while you peg the washing out is a tough job, but at least everything should dry well. Speaking of dry, OH was up in the roof at 9.30 last night playing plumber so we now have a dry bedroom again. Now he will have to be a painter and redo the ceiling...lol Have to get a couple of birthday pressies today so I'm off to the shops. Have a great day and stay out of the wind. Flakey

Quiet on the thread today. Has everyone been blown away?

Hiya Everyone.. Have a fantastic Friday!!! Enjoy whatever you have planned...

Good morning Wattlers Beautiful day in Qld - has been perfect weather for our carnival of flowers which winds up this weekend. Then on Tuesday, our Level 5 water restrictions commence. No water use outside except to wash car windscreens and pet cages. Interesting. However, we can use grey water outside which means I'll be putting buckets in the shower, running water from the washing machine etc. for the garden. Katherine started her school holidays today - she has a friend staying and they have their heads together giggling. My memoir about starting school was published in our local paper today. A half page spread with a colour photo I'll have you know! So - who would like my autograph?? Hmmmmm.... I thought so. Rooster one day, feather duster the next! On a different topic altogether - we have camellias planted down one side of our house and they were just beautiful. About 5 years ago, they started to die slowly - a branch here, a branch there, and eventually, died altogether. We consulted the expert at our local nursery and he suggested a fungal infection so we spent a small fortune on anti fungal stuff and replanted camellias and again they started to die. Well, Chris was digging a trench to run the water pipe from our proposed new tank (it comes in 4 weeks - plumber can't get here for 8 weeks!) and when he was digging near the dying camellias, the soil absolutely stank. It was near the gas pipe and to cut a long story short, it appears we have had a gas leak from a join in the pipe for years. Couldn't smell it - it just sent the soil rotten. So, gas company fixed it and we will be able to replant after the soil revives. It wasn't showing on our gas meter as it was on the gas company's pipeline. So - beware of underground gas leaks. A joke for you Lew Lew - well I thought it was funny. You mightn't! 'The problem with lawyer jokes is that lawyers don't think they're funny and nobody else thinks they're jokes.' PMSL..! And another - 'Nothing in fine print is ever good news.' Hey Tassy - are you still with us? Hope the wind didn't get too nasty. I can't believe that it's a year since cyclone Larry hit QLd - some poor souls are still waiting to get their houses fixed. Best get some lunch for these girls. Cheers everyone Luv Anna

Afternoon all, Been out and paid all the bills :) (including the overdue ones!) so feeling very pleased with myself. Sunny and windy here. The wind seems to be picking up so I take it you southerners are sending it on!!!!! Thanks for the joke and one liners, Lew and Anna :) Out to the movies tonight with the War memorial's social club - they use the theatre at the memorial. Going to see 'Take the Lead'. Should be fun :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ catch you all tonight Vonny

Morning all. Had a busy morning.. 8am take car for rego check, thank goodness its only across the road.very convenient.. Then it was back for breakfast and then to the pool for my aquarobics which are so good. This lady really gives you a good workout and I just love it..Then I have a swim and eventually got home around 10.45.. Tony Thanks for the Gedcom site Will have a look and see if I can learn sumfink..Are you sure it wont bit...If Barb is looking for hols in the Gold Coast and finds something nice and reasonable could she let me know as OH just said he wouldnt mind a holiday oop north and as we havent had a holiday we are really looking forward to one after our very busy year.. I recon you should make some pizzas at the meetup in Mudgee as I just love HOT ones too. I am a chillie girl from way back.I am starting to get hungry with all this talk of dounghnuts and pizzas so will have lunch soon. Hi Pam Glad I am not the only one up in the air re the GEDCOM..Its not in the book for Idiots that I have.. Laurie Enjoy your day out.. Good place to be while they are working.. Lew Lew You sound to be enjoying your retirement these days.. why didnt you go to brekky in town..or do you have a little bitty hangover..from yesterday...LOL are we swimming today.???? Well after all the talk of food I am off to feed my face so back later.. ~~~~~~~to all~~~~~~ Love Mary xxxx

Afternoon Wattlers I ain't been blown away today Lew. Perfect day on the island. I'm busy trying to correct small mistakes in my paf. Will keep me busy all day. Started yesterday. Are you still in the land of the living, Tassie ? Hi Anna, you certainly did have beaut weather for the carnival. Hi Flutters, Flakey and Laurie (when she finally gets home). ~~~~Vonny and Mary~~~ Have a good afternoon Pam

Arvo Wattlers......:>))) Bit windy here today, so gotta hang onto the fence otherwise i might take off...lol Oooooooh...there goes Tassie on her way to N.Z....:>))) Come all ye young fellers that follows th' sea. W-ay! Hey? Blow th' man down! I'll sing ye a song if ye'll listen t' me. Give us th' time an' we'll blow th' man down! 'Twas in a Black Baller I first served my time. W-ay! Hey? Blow th' man down! And in a Black Baller I wasted my prime. Give us th' time an' we'll blow th' man down! 'Tis when a Black Baller's preparin' for sea. W-ay! Hey? Blow th' man down! Th'sights in th' fo' cas'le is funny t' see. Give us th' time an' we'll blow th' man down! Wi' sodgers an' tailors an' Dutchmen an' all. W-ay! Hey? Blow th' man down! As ships for prime seamen aboard th' Black Ball. Give us th' time an' we'll blow th' man down! But when th' Black Baller gets clear o' th' land. W-ay! Hey? Blow th' man down! It's then as ye'll hear th' sharp word o' command. Give us th' time an' we'll blow th' man down! Oh! It's muster ye sodgers an' tailors an' sich. W-ay! Hey? Blow th' man down! An' hear ye're name called by a son of a bitch. Give us th' time an' we'll blow th' man down! It's 'fore-topsail halyards', th' Mate he will roar. W-ay! Hey? Blow th' man down! Oh, lay along smartly, you son of a whore. Give us th' time an' we'll blow th' man down! Oh, lay along smartly each lousy recroot. W-ay! Hey? Blow th' man down! Or it's lifted ye'll be wi' th' toe of a boot. Give us th' time an' we'll blow th' man down! Lew...love the Pizza joke mate..hee hee Q:How do you fix a broken pizza? A: With tomato paste! Now thats baaaad...:>)) Av a good un Tony Oz.....:>)))