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Jobs to do in the Alternative Universe a)must get remainder of washing in b)must water hanging baskets before they dry out completely c)must look up 'how to' book for OH before he assembles his Bunnings bargain upside down Look in later if anyone is still on their feet.

i've been a busy chook, cooked up a storm so the crowd don't fade to shadows. wrote a nice letter, fixed the cv, studied a bit, mended some shorts, did some work ( i went pinkly coordinated)and i've talked a lot. wind blew a gale here today. Been hanging to go for a swim, i am soo jealous of that pool in ya yard lew. theres no way i'de be getting out of it in a hurry at 31. birthday suit must be an attractive hue by now. shopper holics, hmmph. haven't been for ages - 'cept bunnings for straw. love yvette

Evening Wattlers....:>))) Barb and I went out to-night for tea ( Mongolian Restaurant )...Had Mongolian Hot Pot........YUM Got home and had a surprise waiting for me...:>))) This is my 5xG, Grandad and 6xG,Grandma ( Widowed )..and I'm sooooo happy to have it, so thought i would share with some Geno nutter friends of mine.......:>))....Apprentice Indenture 2.9.1725 (Thursday 2 September 1725) Document 11801953 This indenture witnesseth that Thos Hull son of Mary Hull widow and spinster now residing in the parish of Earls Colne of his own free will and with the consent of his mother doth put himself apprentice to Jeff Cooke carpenter residing in the parish of Earls Colne to learn his art and with him after the manner of apprentice to serve from the 2.9.1725 unto the full term of seven years from then next ensuing etc during which term the said apprentice his said master will serve his secrets keep his lawful commands gladly do he shall do no damage to his said master etc he shall neither buy nor sell without his masters leave taverns inns and alehouses he shall not haunt at cards dice etc he shall not play fornication he shall not commit nor matrimony contract nor from the service of his master absent himself etc and the said Jeff Cooke in consideration of the sum of 1s to him in hand paid by the abovesaid Mary Hull mother of the said apprentice the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said apprentice in the art or mystery of a carpenter and pump maker which he now useth to teach and instruct the best way and manner that he can finding and allowing unto his said apprentice sufficient meat drink washing and lodging and other necessaries during his said term shoes and stocking only excepted which the said Mary Hull mother of the apprentice shall find during the said term and for the true performance of this agreement it is further covenanted that Jeff Cooke at the end of the said term shall and will deliver unto the said apprentice double apparel of all sorts good and new that is to say a good new suit for holy days and another for work days unto which covenants etc either of the said parties bindeth himself firmly in witness whereof the parties to these indentures interchangeably have set their hands and seals 2.9.1725 Thos Hull witnesses Jn Porter Isaac Potter. Tony Oz.......:>))) One happy chappie...:>)))))..hoot hoot

Hi All, Well sadly we wont be going to Mudgee this week, one of the tests that Rob was supposed to have today,couldnt be done due to CT Scan that he yesterday, as the fluid that he had to take, doesnt leave the body for a couple of days, so now he is booked in again for Friday morn, GRRRR wish they would tell you this before, so there goes our mini meet Lew Boo Hoo Laurie Im FREE for the 9th, will this just be a day trip or are we staying overnight and is the male species going or just us gals Hey Mary, guess what, I is gonna come down to canbra with Loz, but if Im gonna be dragged along, Id best go and buy some roller skates he he Tassie, wishes for Tamika on her first day of the rest of her life in the work domain, hope she is better before the day Oh My, we do have a multitude of budding poets dont we All right Macbev, you can come out now, he he scared, yeah right Oh No not the Eunuchs, Im not that big or a Bully, really, gee how come it turns back around onto moi, the quiet one with the bent handle He He Lady Macbev has added her entry twice, see Im not the only CRAFT person on this thread LOL Toodles and ~~~~~~~~~~~ to all Shaz

gee tony, i 'm usually thrilled to find 'a' record, i'm totally over the moon to have real relo's , so this is stacks exciting. we've got a fire on somewhere, smelt the smoke and heard the siren. total fireban now - means all our public parks are closed. off to bed with a book and a dog(hes already there) love yvette x

Hey Shaz I am so pleased you are running down to Canberra with Loz..Are you starting the week before or will she pick you up on the way... Tony What a wonderful thing to get.. How do you find these things...Still trying to work out what he was apprenticed to. Was it a pub, playing cards, or something else...must re read it ..Theres a llittle bit about fornication and marriage I am puzzled about..pmsl. The Mongolian dinner sounded nice..to.. MacBev Glad they have let you out of the dingeon.. These royals get a little up themselves with their royalty.. I am the only one who is really down to earth.. Well I am off to bed so nite nite and see ya in the morning. Love Mary Princess of the Orient..xxxxxxxxx

Hello all, did you scare Jeff away????? .. Tsk tsk, all this talk of pill popping! Been a longgggggg day, and nearly my bedtime. Congrats. Tony - I would love to find my grandfather's apprenticeship to Bakery, supposedly in Dundee, but nothing can be found. .. No idea where else to search (in Scotland). .. He was born in 1858 - how old would they be usually to start an apprenticeship? See you all in the morning. Jood

Hi and good night :) been reading all day to catch up but haven't had much time to write. John is busy on the boat again - now it has been turned over - so I should get some time in the evenings free :) So glad you are coming with Laurie, Shazz. I think we had sort of thought girls only - that is if we thought at all! - but don't mind TLR and Rob if they want to come. catch you all tomorrow morning. (((((((Hugs to Trifley and Fluffy))))))) Vonny

Just turning off the puter so thought I'd say goodnight. Gosh Tony - what a thrill to get that! Did it say 1725???? That is really incredible. I'm off to see the blanket show 'Cos I have nowhere else to go. I'll cream me face and scratch me head And leave me teeth beside the bed. I'll try to sleep upon me side And then me mouth won't open wide 'Cos when it does I'm prone to snore And he won't love me anymore. And so to sleep - perchance to dream If he lets off once more I'll scream We'll probably wake at half past three He'll say - 'A quicky or a cup of tea?' For sure I'll choose the cup of tea Then stumble off to the lavatory He'll grumble 'cos me feet are cold The high romance of growing old. Go back to sleep - I can't stop yawning And take the bin out in the morning. As you can see, I'm poetically challenged but I had to have a go since everyone else is!!! Night Anna

Jood. Apprenticeship records. Some indentures are registered in the Register of Deeds, ... You should check with the National Library of Scotland, local archives. http://www.nas.gov.uk/guides/crafts.asp Mary. He was learning a trade. ( Carpentry )....and his 5xG,Grandson takes after him..........Its in the blood mate......O'hhhhh.. if he could only see me Bed I'm knocking up....psml ps. I will email you about the Fornication bit...i think it means he was fond of Fawns..( Mistranscribed )...lol Tony Oz...:>))

Evening all Thank you all so much for your 'welcome back'. Not having a good night tonight !!!! But Wattie is taking really good care of me and has huge ears so he has been listening to my whinging so patiently. Mel goes back to USA next Tuesday. Not talking much but just remember I am watching everything............... Thanks for being my friends Luv Pam

((((((((((Fluffy Duck & Trifley))))))))) Hang in there both of you. We're all here for both of you and you're both constantly in our thoughts. Gwenda xx

Dearest Ducky Glad Wattie is taking care of you. ((((((hugs))))))) Anna

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~~~~~~~~to all~~~~~~~~ (((((((((((((Pam))))))))))))))) Thinking about you, glad to hear Wattie is taking good care of you.

Exactly Gwenda. Take care, and lots of good thoughts and wishes to you both. Ya Wattle Mates.xx

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to Fluffy and lots of (((((( ))))))). Glad Wattie is listening The royalty seems to have been busy recently doing other things like pink food and n...d swims and the like- given the boys a chance to rest though Not sure if the real new boys will come back after seeing the goings on! lol And as for those pills and cats welll the least said More ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and hugs for you ((((((((((( Fluffy Mel and Ben))))))))) Love to you all JA

I don't believe it She's darn well done it again. I'll make her a pair of concrete boots and send her for a swim. :>((

and a big (((((()))))) for our lovely queen JA

doesn't that cat have a mouse to catch or someting!!!! - numbers must be her kind of mouse hole, sits and watches without blinking lol