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If anyone ever figures out how to play Mahjong could you let me know. OH bought me an ivoryset over 20yrs ago and we cant understand the instructions...lol Think the only time they have been out of the box was when the kids wanted them for dominos. Flakey

Jude ( Flakey ) My 2nd eldest plays Mahjong. Never really new how to play it myself, but i used to sit and watch her play. I prefer Chess,myself. There is a site called 'So ya wanna learn to play' Remove ( ) http://www.soyouwanna(.)com/SITE/syws/mahjong/mahjong.html and: http://www.inertiasoftware(.)com/mahjong/help.htm Tony Oz...:>))

Evening Wattlers Jude I play Mahjong online and I cant help with setting up but all you do is find two tiles the same that are free to move and click on them and they are removed from board. This continues until all tiles are gone or till you cant move any more. I was just looking in on the other place and I saw where you mentioned Bundoora, Davids Aunt works at Bundoora Homestead, she organises exibitions etc. Cheers Sue

Thanks Tony, will have a look at those sites. I think Tony qualifies as the Royal Wizard...he has all the answers...lol Hi Tassie, small world isn't it? Hows the mouth going, missing meat yet? Flakey

Hi Jude yes the mouth is ok, feels a bit sorer today but probably cause all the painkillers etc I got in hospital has worn of and my jaw is a bit tender where top and bottom meet. I havent really missed meat as yesterday I had steamed fish andf tonight I managed some savoury mince with pasta shells. I gather you know of the Homestead so yes it must be a small world. Cheers Sue

Hi gang.. cooked tea and then went to sleep in front of the TV..I am so tired tonight I think I will call it a day and say nite nite.. See ya in the morning.. Love Mary xxxx

Never been to the Homestead Sue but have heard of it. Our receptionist at the office lives near it and goes there regularly, I have been meaning to go one weekend but have never got around to it. Tony that site actually looks like it may be easy to understand but it will have to wait til the old brain isnt so tired. Where is everyone tonight? Flakey

Nite Mary Time for me to curl up on the lounge for a while , see youall tomorrow Nite Wafflers Flakey

Good evening Waffling Wattlers PMSL Tony . . . . Bootiful luved it !!!! Your right Jude . . . The Wizard of Oz Bit like you this evening Mary, had big walkies late today, cooked dinner and then lost an hour . . . couch too comfy!! Pam rang while I was out on my walk, had a little chat, told her not to worry about answering our emails yet . . were not expecting her to do anything but spend good times with her children. Have managed to find out about the 'ATLAS CLUB' for BAZZA though this afternoon from one of the ladies I went walking with . . . More news later !!!! Off to do a little FH before I turn in . . . luv Laurie

DIY Jude - We bought one of those singing candles for one of our (grown up) kids birthdays a few years ago. You light it and it sings happy birthday - you blow it out and it stops. If it doesn't stop you are meant to cut the wick with a sharp knife to break the contact. step one: light candle and it sings happy birthday in a tinny sort of fashion. step two: blow it out and it still sings happy birthday. step three: cut wick with a sharp knife. It still plays happy birthday!! step four: - we are beginning to lose it by now - cut wick again and it still keeps on singing. Step five: some of the party are immobilized with laughter by now, others have collapsed on the floor and some are sort of standing with their legs crossed. The candle sings on. Step six: take demented candle and place it in the freezer (theory, it will cool it down and it will stop) After a few minutes open freezer door. Candle is STILL singing happy birthday - very very slowly and drawn out. Step seven: by now the whole room full of people are paralytic with laughter and feel sorry for the poor candle!!!! Step eight: light candle again to warm it up. Candle sings slowly at first then gradually gets faster and faster. by now candle has nearly burnt out and we are all exhausted from laughing too much. Everyone is happy that candle has revived. I want to drown it but am prevented by the 'save the candle' faction. Step nine: vow never ever to buy a singing birthday candle again. Hey Jood- I thought we had a new Jude for a minute!! Glad you all liked the boat pickles. Good song Tony - you are definitely a talented lad :) See you all tomorrow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vonny

nitey nite sleepy heads, just here having an ergonomic 'look' nice shiny boat vonny, you'll be like the owl and the pussy cat. I've loved all the jokes today, isn't it great when you find yourself laughing out loud. byeee Yvette x

Ahhhh Vonny . . . you were there at Jude DIY's place on Sunday weren't you . . . Step 1 . . Jude DIY produces singing candle from pantry Step 2 . . DIY lights said candle Step 3 . . Candle begins to sing 'Happy Birthday' Step 4 . . We all join said candle and sing Happy Birthday Step 5 . . Said candle gets blown out Step 6 . . Said candle continues to sing Happy Birthday Step 7 . . DIY puts said candle in pantry Step 8 . . Said candle continues to sing Happy Birthday Step 9 . . DIY puts said candle in Freezer Step 10. . Said candle continues to sing Happy Birthday Step 11 . . DIY take said candle and places it in the laundry Step 12 . . Said candle continues to sing Happy Birthday Step 13 . . Frustrated son takes said candle and places it outside laundry door Step 14 . . Said candle continues to sing Happy Birthday Step 15 . . Laurie takes said candle to far end of back yard Step 16 . . Said candle continues to sing Happy Birthday Step 17 . . Laurie removes said candle from holder - thus breaking all contact and Happy Birthday finally gone !!!! I left out the laughter because I know you get the picture . . . . luv Laurie

Jude in Melbourne...I've been playing mah jong for a couple of years now....got roped in by a neighbour when I retired from work and started a life. I'm no expert, but what do you want to know?

Morning Shazz - you're not alone today ! lol 4.44 am I'm FH'ing before work 'cos I jst got a great UK contact via Ancestry!! Have to leave for work now though, will be back this afternoon or tonight. Have a nice day everyone...~~~~~~~~~~~~Hz

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Chocolate cake, yummy :-)))))))))))

Who's got chocolate cake catz and where you been this past week? Jood

Morning All, Jood, I think Cat is referring to her son Alex's birthday cake. *makes note to self, NEVER buy singing candle!* Okay, Queen Trifles and Princess Loz, I give in. I'll take Claude, but only because I've seen what Loz is going to do with Bazza, pmsl Off for another cuppa HRH Lew Lew xxx

Morning all.. beautiful day here today.. Its my water workout this morning in the pool. So must get a move on..still a bit tired but will feel better after a stint in the pool.. We used to play Mah jong in Singapore and it was a very popular game.. I have mostly forgotton how to play but do have a set and may get it out one day and read the directions.. Back later ,,, Love Maryxxxx

~~~~~~~~to all on her way to bed~~~~~~~~~ Jood Lew's right I was referring to Alex's birthday cake, it was gorgeous :-)))))))))) I've been around but been busy with college. (((((((((((((Pam, Mel, Ben)))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((Trifley))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((for all who need/want them)))))))))))))))) Night night all Catxx

Morning Wattlers We actually had some thunder here last night - but not a drop of rain. Happy birthday Alex - please send me a piece of chocolate cake in a post bag ..... :>)) I'm home alone - Chris has gone to work, Katherine has gone to school. I'm still in my jammies!!!!!!!!! Still debating what to do with my lovely uninterrupted day. Perhaps I'll have a cup of coffee before I decide. Have a great day everyone. On my desk calendar today - very touching I think. 'As a young woman sat in the sturdy, no-frills hospital chair and listened, an old man rooted about in his memories and found every treasured arrowhead over again. And as the minutes passed, he grew into the tender recruit who had served his country. Because she listened, he was transformed. Because she was interested, he managed to leave behind the tubes and monitors and pain. Because she heard what he had to tell, he was able to make a journey of his own. He stepped out across time and for a few minutes he could feel the cloth of a younger man's shirt on his back, the arms of a young soldier holding his bride. On a day that seemed ordinary, he'd found the strength to share himself one more time. And his visitor breathed life into his memories by listening.' I guess we can all say it now, but I keep thinking - If only I had encouraged my parents to talk more about their life experiences, my knowledge of them would be so much richer. XX Anna