General Chat

Ooowww Tony, yuck. Food Rule 5. Eat nothing from an eel ........and the list goes on...lol hey Lara..I can paint by numbers, does that count? Anna...watched Ch2 Stateline last night about Toowoomba. The 'NO' argument seems to be based on fairytales and hysteria. A little like the one against daylight saving. I'll keep my fingers XXX'd that sanity prevails and the 'YES' vote comes out ahead. love Trifley X

Yuk eel. Just the thought makes my stonach churn. Thats a good one or the diet Buddy Lew. Just talk about awful food. For everyone else, Lew and I are starting a buddy system to loose weight. Anyone want to join in SuzyQ who will be back tomorrow

hello Anna whatever do you mean wasn't me on Vonnys thread oooohhhh have to confess yes it was I had a seniors moment I think I thought ok never done this before and was reading the words and and started at the last reply and went to the bottom of the page and and instead of reading up I put in reply from wrong end of page ohh not much hope for me is there so sorry Vonny got it of soon as I realised was hoping no one else saw it except Jood who just ignored it she knows me LOL Yes everyone cross your fingers please xxxxxxx Tony didn't paint went to sleep instead trying to read a book like you say must be totally in the mood us tempre-mental artists I think the mental part is more applicable to me LOL but some of our most famous artist were not the full quid were they hope for me yet then see you all tonight Love Lara

I'll be in that SuzyQ Have packed on a bit since I've retired and have to watch it because of the diabetes. Let me know how the support group is going to work. Good idea Anna

Afternoon Folks Just waffling thru as Im off to dinner tonight with Lyn, one of our latest wattlers, nothin elabororate, just down the pub, not like Lew Im afraid, we have to pay ourselves lol Vonny I use vinegar to clean my bathroom shower with a little ajax, then I steam clean, takes a while but like you I tned to be lazy when it comes to those yukky jobs, if only Rob would rinse off when he uses it, would make life a little easier Ooh Mary not long now and your off to your new abode, watch out for that back Laurie, hows it all going have you heard anything yet, thoughts and prayers for Nan and Bill, also for Jenny Yep Tassie 2 weeks not long now Hi Lara, sounds like you and Mike are kicking your heels up and having a good time, hope your behaving yourself and not putting us other wattlers to shame hee hee Hi Jilly, thought I was the only grandmother from hell, 2nd yngst cringes when his mum says you boys are going to stay with nan for a few days, Darcys remark is, oh no Im not, to which his mum says OH YES you are, even the eldest, hes 17 and I still frighten him, sorry Im from the old school and whilst your in my house my rules apply, but they're pretty good really, luckily have had no trouble with any of them yet Whoops just read Jude 3 reply, great minds think alike I see lol Hi Trifley, starting to sound like your old self a little, dont over do it though Sorry Anna, if it were me voting Id be saying no also, certainly wouldnt like to be drinking anything that been flushed down the toilet, YUK, mind you on that note Ive never tried it Great one Tony, was feelng OK till I read what your cuz OH was eating, feel a bit of colour now, bluuuuck well its 4.15pm and Im off out at 6.30, and I have toweave a little genie magic and try and make myself bootiful so will love and leave you lot till later, next time I write I will have won the lotto Whooo Hooo, I hope Hi to all fellow wattlers Chaio Shaz

Lew - you made me laugh - at me not needing help to give cheek! .. I used to be a very quiet shy retiring person once!!! And Lara, you had me in giggles when you said ..'was hoping no one else saw it except Jood who just ignored it she knows me' Hope the poor ole animals get better soon :( and the sickies. Tony thanks again for your wonderful help. Jood <busy cleaning out files and shredding unwanted junk - should have done it years ago>

I ate eel once - tasted muddy!!! Yuk. Done my stint on the boat and have to go and get this Cinderella ready for the Ball tonight. Hmmmm - would be really, really nice to have a fairy godmother!!! ~~~~~~~~~~might catch you later :) Vonny

G'day Wafflers, Nice to read your posts and catch up with you - your all busy little bees. Trifley, I wrote you a nice long reply last night - and my puter crashed - had to go get a new battery this morning (warranty job) but I'm up and running now. The decision was made yesterday, and the life support turned off, the doctors have advised that Den might hang on for 3 or 4 days, so the family are in for more rough terrain. They asked me if I wanted to go in and say my goodbyes this afternoon, so I sat for a while with some memories, some laughs, a few tears and the hand cream. Whatever happens from here, Dens request has been honoured. Good luck all with the right numbers tonight! Have fun Shaz & Lyn Cheers all luv Laurie

Hope Cinders has a good time at the ball and makes it home before midnight - they dont make pumpkins like they used to luv Laurie

hiya guys, i've had a few looks today, enquired re the cost of bananas in NZ. Bananas = inflation Peter ? done a pile of washing. Went and returned a couple of items to the shops that 1 stopped working (mp3 player) 2 didn't have all the bits (computer speakers) had a big sleep this arvo after having a really cr***y one last night . ended up looking at the computer. and i'm not eating chocolate any more. each time I have lately I've ended up with a headache. i've used all kinds of stuff for the shower. now I want to say orange spray, put it on, come back later scour and rinse. not stinky, environmentally friendly . so I buy it and use that on Saturdays but, I hide 2 bottles of Homebrand or Aldi domestic cleaner (cheap domestos) in the kitchen cupboard. when I decide everybody else has been too slack on the 'help with h*******k' i use that. eldest boy's ex got me onto it. squirt it from the top all the way round methodically , furthest away first , gradually closing the door as you go. don't get it on you, don't smell it. quick rub over with the scourer. close door completely. Stand on a chair to lean over the shower screen and use the shower to blast it off about an hour later. . I need sustainance and coffee now, will return shortly love Yvette xx

Oh, Laurie, what a tough time for you, but I think we all know the right decision has been made. I hope that lots of unwell people benefit from your friend. Sit and have a good cry, 'cause I feel like doing that. I know I've never met Denny, but somehow feel I know her just the same. What a beautiful person she is and I just hope that her beauty lives on in others. Thinking of you, Laurie and, of course, Ray, Bill and Nancy and Den's sisters. Hugs and kisses to you all. Lewella xxx

Laurie Thinking of you. Glad the decision has been made and that Den's wishes have been carried out. So hard for everyone though. Love Anna

Hi Laurie...I'm sure the angels will look after her now. Hugs to you and her family. Yvette...that shower cleaner of yours sounds stronger than my martoonies! By the looks of the prices of bananas they could become the new Australian currency...lol love TX

Evening all, Laurie - can I add to those thinking of you at this time - such a hard decision to have to make but the only one really - Den will live on in the recipients of her donation. Vonny - there is a new cleaner out on the shelves at Coles only - its Australian made - all natural ingredients - called Cinderella - I've tried the general cleaner on my shower and it worked well - you can also use it on the glass but there is also a glass cleaner that is recommended - they cost $4.99 for 500ml. I also used Clorox which was good but couldn't find that in either supermarket last time - always happens - I find a good cleaner and it disappears from the shelves. The squeegee sponge thing is only good when everyone uses it - lol Lara - would I say nasty things about those pesky maggies - lol Might be saying the same about those eagles from the west - haven't heard the final score yet. Trifley - lovely to see you - glad you're enjoying watching Graeme do the chores - lol Hi to everyone else - forgotten what everyone was up to and daughter wanting tea early cos she's going out - wouldn't get things started tho - so I'd better go. Shall return later - richer hopefully Gwenda

thanks stacks Jood. was about to send the next email apologising for fwding rubbish, when realised you had done it I added a little survey thread today. Do you know bananas are only between 99 cents and $1.99 in New Zealand (imported) and in the UK at Tesco - 85 p kilo (just over $2) love yvette xx

Hi Everyone, Hope you are all o.k. This is a quickie as i am off shopping in a mo. Thanks Jood for the Addies. Jill thanks for your Anniversary wishes~Had a fab meal with O.H. Off now,c u l8ter. R.B.x

Laurie how sad for all of those who love Denny but she is going to live on in all those who she grants the greatest gift of all,God Bless all her family and hugs for you ((((L)))).there will be a special place reserved for her in heaven I'm sure . LOL Gwenda ok we are friends again Trifley you are back you wacky woman LOL Jood I knew you would just say omg Lara you idiot Shazz girl how going hows' Rob say hello to him from Mike. I am punishing him cause he just got home from Golf at 6:30 pm omg ,so he's on KP duty cooking my frozen dinner ohhh poor darling NOT ok must go and partake of this appetising meal and think of what I'm going to have tomorrow night at Mick Pete's and Nicks Greek restuarant bye for now love to all Lara

Good Evening Wattlers, Laurie would just like to add my best wishes to everyone elses re your friend and family, I am sure it was the only decision in the end. Tony: On the subject of the 'Pie Restuarant' in London lol. As true Londoners will tell you there is nothing like Pie and Mash. Pie /mash some have boiled eels and the 'Gravy' is called liqure made with parsley. When we were there last time my husband loves them ,the eels were 14 dollars just for 5 eels, personally I don't like them but the rest YUm . Often had them in school holidays for lunch for a shilling in those days. They are very popular and can see people lining up on a Sat lunchtime before a lot of men went to the football,although if not a londoner it's not as well known. SusyQ we tried to cancel our contract with TElstra but they said we would have to pay out the whole contract, roll on Jan when we will change over. Hi to everyone else and have a great evening. Cheers Sandra in the Gong.

my mum was a legend (hope she reads this as she hasn't spoken to me for 3 years) the old man used to go and catch eels, mum used to poach them we'de eat them, the cats would eat it and I'm sure the dog too. we were really economical in the way we lived. big vege garden recycle (sew) good clothes into new ones. unravel good jumpers and wash out the wool and reknit it. all kinds of stuff that i just took for granted that everybody did. Not.. I've tried to teach the kids a lot of things, i'm greatful that I know how to be self sufficient, makes it easier to be poor, for sure . Spend the excess on good shoes and broadband love Yvette

Hi guys, just a quick visit before I go beddy byes. Hope everyone is happy, well and healthy. Special wishes to those who need some. See you later. love Rebs x