General Chat

Good evening Wattlers. TLR & I have had a wonderful day, walking our feet off, been to lots of galleries, museums and been on the river cruise. Came back for a bit of a rest before we head out for the evening. I have just had a few words with the management of the apartments and assured them we wont be back and we will spread the word . . . . Dont use riverside apartments . . . they are horrid !!!! No service to speak of - despite paying for it !!! cant even get a bed made !!! Apart from that . . . everything has been wonderful down here. TLR was heard this morning dishing out new names, reffering to 'Barcode Barb' . . . teeeheeeee Talking to Pam a little earlier and arrangements were still not 100% sure for Wednesday 2pm, but she should know for sure by now. Well, time to go get the glad rags on and head out for the evening. We leave here at 7pm tomorrow night, so catchyou when I catch you. luv Laurie

Gee Wattlers too much partying or what - it's very quiet here today. All that talk yesterday of lemon meringue pie and all I could think of was having a slice for lunch, but when I went downstairs there was no lemon meringue in sight and I was forced to get something called a Napoleon - doublelayered vanilla slice. Could have made that my lunch by itself so after 2 pieces of leftover pizza I had to force down this Napoleon. Wasn't half bad but I'm still thinking of lemon meringue pie and just realised I don't have any lemons to make my own either - grrrrrr Better make a move and get some food organised here. Roast lamb's sounding good Tony - pity you don't live closer - lol Thinking of you Pam and family Hi to anyone not feeling tip top - hope you'll soon be 100%. Hi to Mary - have a safe trip home. ~~~~~~~~~~ to everyone Gwenda

The Lamb Roast was bewdiful. Everybody on earth dies and goes to heaven. God comes and says 'I want the men to make two lines. One line for the men that dominated their women on earth and the other line for the men that were dominated by their women. Also, I want all the women to go with St Peter.' Said and done, the next time God looked the women are gone and there are two lines. The line of the men that were dominated by their women was 100 miles long, and in the line of men that dominated their women, there was only one man. God got mad and said, 'You men should be ashamed of yourselves. I created you in my image and you were all whipped by your mates. Look at Tony.... one of my sons that stood up and made me proud. Learn from him! Tell them my son, how did you manage to be the only one in this line?' And Tony replied, 'I don't know, Barb told me to stand here' ? Tony Oz..:>)))

Good late night all, went to a fashion parade and met some interesting people there too and one was able to help me find out something I had asked about on the NSW list today and that was as three of my ancesters that I found in Katoomba Cemetery died all in one year 1908/09 was there a particular illness around at that time and this lady said yes there sure it was the Black Death the same as in England the dreaded Bubonic plague and her mother became an orphan because of it too, and I have been given these sites by listers since I came home , if any of you have someone who disappeared of the face of the earth all of a sudden in these years would be well worth considereing that they may too have succumb to this dreadful disease also check out this site too very interesting don't forget to remove the brackets http://image(.)sl.nsw(.)gov(.)au/cgi-bin/ebindshow(.)pl?doc=pxe90/a147;thumbs=1 Sarah -Jane it was my pleasure sweetie, your lovely Dad helps us all so much and we are very grateful , I am only just learning scrap booking and your mum tells me she was going to enrol you to do a course with Dad's skills at photography it would be really good for you to do its fun and very relaxing and you can do all sorts of things cards gift wrapping etc too. Mary I sent an email with the snail mail addie for you thanks so much have safe trip home Laurie I hope you and TLR had a nice touristy day in the wonderful city of Melbourne and have good flight back to Sydney Hi Gwenda I had forgotten those cakes until you mentioned them sponge with puff pastry running through it and rasberry jam and cream oh yum have to go doing a Lara hehe and falling asleep ny nite all love Lara

Good Morning Wattlers Well it is early and Im ready as I ever will be to go to hospital. I am ok with the fact of getting teeth out, but I am not a good patient, hate being in hospital. Anyway hope you all have a good day today. (((((hugs))))) to Pam and family, thinking of you. ~~~~ to all~~~~ Catch you all later, Cheers Sue

Morning All you Partying Wattlers and the rest of us poor lost souls who coulnt make it DIY sounds like you really put on a spread for your guests, sounded scrumptious,hoped you all behaved yourself in the usual wattlers manner, MAD of course he he Ah Tony, just as well you have Barb to keep you in LINE Hee Hee Hi Mary safe trip home, shame about the nugget (2grams), oh well theres always next year Morning Laurie, gosh your aprtments sure sounds like a doozy, what a pity you paid before trying, what a shame you couldnt charge your taxi fare to them, at least try and recupe some of your money back Donna, sorry about your shoulder, have you asked your Dr for a shot of quarterzone, maybe that might help ease the pain for a while Flakey, so nice to have your offspring at home helping keep the house tidy isnt it, LOL Lyn ONE more week of freedom before your special half returns, couple of days back home and it will seem like hes never even been away Hi Leah, nice to see you, hope you well Hi Jood, we had slight rain here last night also, not nearly enough, just enough to moisten Golly lot of headaches around here last night, I thought the party was in Melburn, what have you pair been up to Tassie and Cat, having your own wattle party eh Jood, will get back to you re definite date for lunch in Nov, just have to make sure dates dont coincide with my Narellan 180yr Anniversary monthly meeting, think it may be 8th or 9th, will let you know Morning Trifley, how did your jelly wrestling turn out, WHO won, you or Nefer?? hee hee (((((((((Pam, Ben and Mel))))))))) singing to tune of wizard, Im off to tidy the kitchen, the wonderful kitchen of Smith LOL ~~~~~~~~~ All my lovely wattlers Shaz

Subject: No Undies!!! >>> >>>An Englishman's wife steps up to the tee and, as she bends over to place her ball, a gust of wind blows her skirt up and reveals her lack of underwear. >>> 'Good God, woman! Why aren't you wearing any knickers?' her husband demanded... >>> >>>She replies 'Well, you don't give me enough housekeeping money to afford any.' >>> >>>The Englishman immediately reaches into his pocket and says, 'For the sake of decency, here's 50. >>> >>>Go and buy yourself some underwear.' >>> Next, the Irishman's wife bends over to set her ball on the tee. >>> >>>Her skirt also blows up to show that she is wearing no undies. >>> 'Blessed Virgin Mary, woman! You've no knickers. Why not?' >>> >>>She replies, 'I can't afford any on the money you give me.' >>> >>>He reaches into his pocket and says, 'For the sake of decency and all the saints me girl, here's 20. >>> >>>Go and buy some underwear!' >>> >>>Lastly, the Scotsman's wife bends over. >>> >>>The wind also takes her skirt over her head to reveal that she, too, is naked under it. >>> >>>'Sweet mudder of Jaysus, Aggie! >>> >>>Where the frig are yer drawers?' >>> >>>She too explains, 'You dinna give me enough money ta be able ta affarrd any.' >>> >>>The Scotsman reaches into his pocket and says, 'Well, fer the love 'o haggis, 'n the sake of decency, here's a comb. Tidy yerself up a bit.' >>

Morning all ~~~~~~~~~~ Cool but sort of sunny - we didn't get any rain :( (((((HUGS))))) for Tassie and will say a prayer for you for the operation to go well. Hi Shazz, I see you are at your entertaining best :) Safe travel for all those coming home tomorrow. of to work today so see you tonight. Love and (((((HUGS))))) to you Pam - you are constantly in my prayers. Vonny

Morning all . . . tis Tuesday in Melbourne, and looking like a pretty good day. Sunny with a gentle breeze - but like I said its Melbourne so still 3 more seasons to have today. Shaz, the apartments are really great . . . so big, and everything here . . . just the housekeeping that is letting the side down. We have another day of being the tourist today, still lots of things on the map that haven't been ticked off !!! We tried the little Italian joint close by here for dinner last night, 'Florin' really lovely food - folks on the river cruise told us they had tried and liked, so seeing as how it was close by thought we would give it a go . . . most impressed with the meal, prices were very reasonable, and although not the swishiest place in town, quaint might do for a description. Sue, probably missed you, but will be thinking about you . . . Donna, hope your stating to get a little relief from the medication. For all . . . a little wattle magic dust headed for you all to bring you comfort . . I am being hurried so best get off here. . . cheers luv Laurie

hello wattlers, have snuck in between classes(cause I'm sufferring waffle withdrawals) Poss. fixed my machine as much as he could, will have to treat it with tlc for the next couple of weeks until I can get a new m/board or new graphics card. i am using recycled 'old bits' for the time being. He said he'll give it the big heav ho overhall. the u work is intense at the mo. so will continue to be extremely scarce. sounds of it the b/day celebrations 'went off', must dash, love to you all from Yvette xxx

good morning all, sunny but windy day up here, very tired today thats what happens with too much excitement meaning the birffaday and and the fashion parade spectacular NOT last night Shazz you nut great joke Devilie hope all goes well today talk to you later when you are ok ((((((Pam and Family)))) love and prayers , thinking of you all everyday I have had such a lot of success with my FH I have this feeling of excitement all the time thinking I wonder which wall will fall next it seems to go like that for me little bits of success and then a big drought when I am just about to give up and then Bingo up pops a good lead or another ancester. Forgot to tell you Mike's sister is home and doesn't recomend the Melbourne Private Hospital to anyone its a dreadful place she said and went into detail and I agree the way she was treated was a disgrace too. Tony thanks again for the set of Cds I am spending all day with them today, Mike said Yeh thanks Tony next time remember the golf balls mate and don't give her anymore that will delay the H/W , cheeky butter isn't he. You know what I thought the marriage quilt was where the bed was some way divided so they couldnt get up to anything hehe well that is what will be happening here now I'll fix him LOL hello to Trifley lovely to say hello on Sunday to you , Laurie, Gwenda, Leah Sandra, Lew, Vonny, Jude YV Judy Melb, Jood and Lyn, Suzy Q and Rebs Yvette , Joan, Pat, Cilla, Bev, Jill,and Donna have I forgotten somebody sure hope not and if I have smack on the knuckles ~~~~~~~~~~ and Hugs to all hope you are all happy and well lots of Love Lara

Afternoon everyone Hope all is going well Tassie - at least you can type if your mouth is sore! Bit overcast and windy here today but no rain. Our tank arrived this morning and you will all be peased to know that the crane lifted it over the house without any nasty mishaps. Now we just have to wait for the plumber to connect it up! And then we need rain! I think the plumber will get here before the rain going on weather patterns lately. Busy week - Katherine has either choir or orchestra performances tonight, Wed night, and Friday night. Saturday afternoon, both her choir and stage band are performing at our local shopping mall for family week. And I'm working tomorrow and Thursday so it's just like old times before I retired! Trouble is I'm getting to need nanny naps so hope I don't fall asleep on the job! Shazz - Chris and I keep giggling over that joke - what a hoot! Very quiet on here again today - where is ya Jood? Hugs to you Fluff - hope arrangements are progressing smoothly. Shall look in again later XX Anna

Tony me mate you know you said these cds were easier to load than AVRI weelll I can't do it I must be Bloody dill as I put them in cd drive they start running and nothing is happening on my screen please dont be cross youll be old and stupid like me one day please tell me step by step again sorry Love Lara Tony I will take all my crawling back I did it I am a smart cookie after all and not one bikkie short of a cookie jar so you just rest now till I need ya again ok love Lara

Ooooooooh, I’ve just had a visitor !!!! Mary and John send greetings to everyone, they have just been to see me here in Albury, and I’ve SEEN the NUGGET !! lol Mary will need a dissecting kit to share it out amongst all wattlers though!! We had a lovely chat , they should be home tomorrow night. Mary wanted to remind all the Victorians that the Weekly Times Pioneer series is still going and that there will be a disc available at the end of the series for genealogists, I should know what its all about but I keep selling out of Weekly Times and so I don’t – perhaps its Victorian BDM’s I can’t quite remember!! I think you mentioned it before too Lara. Mary has got some very interesting info for you Lara, she was so pleased to be able to get somewhere with the names you gave her. Anna I did have a giggle about your having to concoct vampire blood for the girls film making exercise – how did they go? Sounds like you are run off your feet atm –isn’t it the way, everything happens at once. Tony, Shazz, pmsl you take the cake with your jokes. DIYJude you are a marvel, the wattlers birthday party sounded really great fun and I’m glad the hot blustery weather had passed by then, don’t know that I like having February in October. Can’t stay today I’m afraid, and I’ve still got a few pages to read too. (((Ducky))) hope all goes well tomorrow. Hope everyone else is well, ~~~~ to All, Hz

Arvo Wattlers....:>)))) Nice warm one in Melbin. Gee...Lara. Thats the story of me life....:>(((..... One minute they want me....and the next minute they dont......hee hee But just in case: Put disc in rom drive......' click' on My computer........and find the drive the ' disc is in........C....or.. D......or.. E........then left 'click' on it........and left 'click'.... on..... 'setup ...and the rest is self explanatory.....:>))) Must go.......... Staining and Laquering of the bed base is taking place. Hope everyones had a good un, and best wishes to all who are not well. Tony Oz...:>))) ps. Hope Mary's gunna declare that gold at the ....VIC.....N.S.W border.

Afternoon all :) I lied - won't be on tonight, forgot I was going out this evening!!! Lots of clouds and looked hopeful but no rain :( Going down to Sussex first week in November - looking forward to it soooo much. The Boat has had three coats of varnish and is getting the last one tonight. Will send a pickle when it is finished. Got to do the washing up - no dishwasher yet :( BUT we sold the old car the kid's were using for $400 so that has almost covered the excess for the one the tree branch fell on!! SO - maybe I can get a dishwasher soon after all :) Love to all, Vonny

Afternoon all, Tony you may be able to help me with this one. On British wedding certs. if the father of the groom or bride is deceased would it say so. Donna sorry to hear you are still having so much pain, are you sure some of Dr.Lew's pills wouldn't help? some nice purple ones off the top shelf. I'm hoping to see Pam and her family tomorrow, if I am able to speak with her I will tell her how much she is in all our thoughts and prayers. Luv Jillx

Hi Jill. Not necessarily....but....... in most cases at the very end of a marriage cert. it states: Fathers name/Surname......Rank or proffesion of father. Here you might find.....eg: William SMITH farmer/labourer deceased, or just William SMITH deceased. Also depending if both couples were of age ( 21 )..and year/century of course......Its pot luck really mate..but there is no provision for it on the Cert.( normally ) My great grandparents ( both 23 & 20 ..age ) marriage cert 1864 England shows. When married: Name and Surname: Age: Condition: Rank or Profession: Residence at the time of Marriage: Fathers name and Surname: Rank or Profession of father: **************************************** My G,G, Uncle, Henry Williamson marriage cert aged 24...in 1896 England......where it says.......... 'Fathers Name and Surname' it says: Humphrey Williamson......under that is says in brackets ( deceased ). Might be a good idea to ask a Brit.also Jill. Perhaps Joy ( Maid Marion ) or Honey Rum or even the Cat ( Julie )..just to make sure. Tony Oz..:>))

Thanks Tony, It's my mum and dad's wedding cert. I always thought my dad's dad died when he was a boy but looking at their cert. today it suddenly struck me that my g.dad's name and occ. was on it, didn't say deceased after his name either, so if perhaps he was still alive in 1938 no wonder I can't find any trace of his death in the Irish indexes in the time frame I've been trolling through . Should I post the question on the tips board do you think, sorry to keep asking. Jillx

Evening All Well Im home had teeth out without any dramas, Trying to read up on what has happened tody but my eyes are blurry, even with my reading glases on, (that I hardly wear) I still have trouble focusing. I still feel very drowsy so I am going to go to bed shortly and take it easy tomorrow. ((((hugs)))) to Pam and family, think of you. ~~~~to All~~~~ Cheers Sue