General Chat

Good Morning All Wattlers/Wafflers!! Oh Tony, Your description of Barb's Dad's funeral is lovely, and please pass on my condoloences to Barb. I'll be thinking of you especially today, the day after the funeral, because my Mum died on Sep 5 2001, we buried her on 10th, and day after the funeral of course was Sep 11th. I remember thatt day thinking that the whole world had changed completely in the space of a week, with Mum gone and the world terrorised. It's a short time ago but another whole era. And today Valentines Day is Mum's birthday (Big Lump in Throat) - so we make a fuss of each other today, in remembrance.(Chocolates at the breakfast table!!) Lara I will try to make Yarrawonga, just not certain which day until closer to the time. I can sleep in my van. I'll keep in touch. Hello to everyone else - we are having glorious early autumn days here, nice nip in the air. Enjoy your day, Heather in Albury

Good evening all. Hi Tony, Glad your power point went well, and been thinking of you and Barb today. All that emotion is really draining, so give heaps of the TLC. I will not be slow on the uptake to send you a picci to see if you can do a repair job for me - I've had a go myself and not done a very good job - the old thick cardboard just snapped on my and caused me tons of grief - I actually have two if its not too rude. The VB will be in the boot at Yarrawonga! Wow Von, you must be so excited, the lamb coming home to the fold so to speak. I am so pleased for you - miss mine like crazy. I shouldn't chuckle . . . but I think my old wopping machine started this great washing machine walkout! Wilson, glad your haveing a NORMAL holiday - hope your keeping a journal! Spiders and toilets brings back horrible memories for me - 17yrs old, just before I went off and joined the Navy. Thought I was pretty much queen of the jungle, shearing time - had a 3yr old crush on one of the shearers, smokko time off to the loo - you guessed it as I ran out screaming at the redback with dacks down - they were all out leaning on the rails. The pride took a battering that day. Hope Kangaroo Island is terrific for you & the fam. I now have the hot little e-tickets in hand - 16 sleeps till we leave on the 1st March, 24hr stop over in Singapore on the way to Frankfurt. (Just time for a little cosmetic & camera shopping and catch up with friends). Ray thinks it is funny that he wont have a birthday this year - says he's not adding a year. We leave London on 28th March and get home on 30th - lost day being Ray's birthday. I've had a b---h of a day, couldn't remember which box I had packed Rays big coat in when we moved, of course it was in the last one I checked - as I was cutting the tape I noticed written in pencil COATS ! Thats fine except I then had to sort out and try and make more room for stuff I had unpacked. Salvo store has done well. Heaps less storeage in this aptmnt, and I'm not real good on the 'throw out' theory as a rule, what you would call a hoarder. Anway puter about to turn into a pumpkin so will say bye and talk later cheers luv Laurie

Hi Wattlers. Well the funeral went as planned, and the slides i did on power point worked a treat. It kinda broke the sermon up a little, and added a history line in pictures of Ron's ( Barbs dad ) life from a baby through to a teenager, RA.A.F, Married man, Father ( family man ), and Grandfather and with his favourite song playing....'From a Jack to a King' ..it bought a few memories flooding back to the people and loved ones that knew him. The funeral was done by 'White Ladies' and at the end we all went out to the lawn area where they released a White dove. WT. Not a problem to look on the NBI for you, just GR email me with the details mate. I cant promise i will find him, but it cant hurt to look for you. Just thought i would mention also, that i do a bit of restoration on old Photo's, and have a good program on the puter that refurbishes cracked or damaged Photograph's. ( you know...the ones of your grandparents, or G,Grands....... with all the cracks, and splits, torn corners and bits of background missing. ) ..on the old sepia or black n'whites. Every now and then peeps email Photo's as 'attach' and i restore them to a reasonable recognizable affect, and send them back via Email with a fresh coat of paint. I don't change that old sepia effect that many old Photo's have ( unless peeps want me to )...so if anyone has any old Photos they want restored, let me know. My dad was a Photographer, and would be in his glory to see what Photographic programs are available on computer in today's era. If the face features of the person/s is to badly damaged, i cant restore it. ps. I do not charge do do this.........but do it purely because i enjoy it. ( its a hobby ) Wilson. Sounds like a typical Ozzie holiday mate....lol Spiders don't scare Barb....but snakes....... or just the mention of them, would have seen her running naked from the shower block to the van...bugger the towel........lol If they show one on tele ( snake ) she lifts her legs up onto the couch...hee hee...and changes the channel. Lara. Son-in-law number one is a butcher, so he looks after his FIL with good cuts of meat........otherwise it would be just snags for us too mate.........lol Well......Barb is totaly drained after todays events, so might go make her a cuppa, and perhaps a bit of TLC. Tony Oz :>))

late evening all, Waiting for my youngest son to arrive home. He is flying in tonight from Brissy. Landing at 11.15pm so I guess a late night tonight. So excited to have him with the rest of the family. He has been living away from home for almost 10 years. Not staying with us (we already have eldest son and wife with us lol) but will stay a few days to get sorted out and then move in with his youngest sister and her hubby. Is this a washing machine conspiracy?? because mine started making awful noises today :( Also something is wrong with the dishwasher - don't mind the dishwasher going, it is 25 years old but the washing machine is only about 8 years old. They don't make them like they used to! Night all, catch you tomorrow. Vonny

Evening Wattlers Wine Trifle yes the washing machine works well it is a Whirlpool new but has not got all the fancy computer buttons or ones that talk to you or even bip at you but it washes well so I guess thats the main thing. Yes I am lucky that I have caring parents and ones that were tight with their money before so they can help us now we are older and can appreciate their help more. Wilson Im glad it was you in the shower and not melol. My poor ol' heart wouldnt have took it. I'd have my heart unit going off like nothing. Hope the rest of your trip is less eventful, or at least with less bad events as you have had in the first part. Cheers Sue

Hi Wilson glad you are having such a great time NOT, how close was he to rip your awning of my goodness he could have caused you to roll, I would loved to have a video camera at Goolwa. it is a nice spot isn't it have tried to talk Mike into have a week there at the time share but he is paranoid about leaving Billy behind and won't go over in the van either may be one day ? hope you have a safe uneventful trip on the ferry and nice time on the island too are you still coming to Yarrawonga for the meet up apparently getting booked up for accomodation so if you want a site at the caravan park better ring them soon Heather ok will talk to you again soon I hope, love Lara

Afternoon all, well it is here in sunny Qld. Hi Tony...the power point for the funeral sounds wonderful. I am sure it will bring back many happy memories for Barb. Thinking about the good times might help her get over this rough period. In your list you mentioned the UK National Burial index. If I give you details of an uncle of mine who died in infancy would you be able to have a look for me?? Sue in Tassie Your parents sound caring and thoughtful. It must give them a lot of joy to be able to help you when they can. How did the washer go on its first load? Is it one of those ones which talk to you? I am going to be in the market for one in the near future, what is your brand? L L Lara hi, I haven't met you before....my name is Trifley {or winey depending on the time of day}. Don't believe all of the rubbish you hear about me in the 'Naughty corner' only some of it is true! Hi Lew...are you coping ok without your hubby? I can lend you mine if you want. Best be off....I have the lamb chops marinating and they need to be turned. Toodle ooo WT

Hi Everyone, Well here we are at Goolwa, nice place. went fishing at Lake Charm for a couple of days, Very scary shower block, soaping face and opened eyes in time to see VERY LARGE huntsman spider coming down the wall towards me. MUCH screaming....... and found myself outside the shower NAKED!!!!. Got brave and rescued towel to cover some of me on the way back to van on other side of park. Poor husband had to go turn off shower and get my stuff. Then set off for Robinvale, truck went passed and ripped our awning off the van, Next stop Wentworth. Husband backed ute into tree........... Having a wonderful time lol... Off to Kangaroo Island tomorrow. Hope the ferry doesn' t sink he he. Hope you are all well. Take care, I will try to look in again soon, have not read the pages, so much goss to catch up on.. Hi to everyone. Bye Wilson

Afternoon Wattlers Well it is a cool day here today, looks like summer had left us. Both the girls came for a walk with me this morning, but Dannielle, the youngest recons it is too far and doesnt want to come tomorrow. She hates walking or running, But she goes to scouts and they are always running around playing games. As long as it is not as it is not just plain running or walking, if that makes sense, she seems to like it. The washing machine got its first run this morning and it works like a dream. I thought I had better use it before the parents call in tomorrow on their weekly check up, as I call it. They call in every Tuesday or Wednesday while they are on their walk to see how I am and to say hi. I think it was Anna that said I was lucky to have parents that are able to help out when needed. I often thought we had a very deprived childhood. not sure if that is the right wording, but we would hardly ever have take away as in fish n chips or pizza or such as Dad would say they are a waste of money, we wouldnt go to the cinemas or go out to Tea unless it was a invite like a Wedding or special birthday. But then Dad had to save money as when I was young I had to go to Melbourne for my heart ops and Mum didnt work so it was only Dads wages that had to do everthing and there wasnt the help back then that is about now. However now that he is retired and us children have grown up and moved out on our own, they are able to live and enjoy their savings, by going on trips and of course they help out whenever we find ourself stuck for a couple of dollars, like I was this week. Even when it is a loan it is alway greatly appreciated, and yes I supposed we have thay to look forward to when our kids grow up and leave home. Well I have Waffled on long enough and Tamika is trying to cover her school books and needs an extra pair of hands so I better go and help. Catch you all after. Cheers Sue

Gawd I'm daft for sure just reread the email I sent out for the meetup thanks to Laurie emailing me re the Saturday night of meetup , well what I didn't say on that email was Barbeque here at my place Saturday night , we will be here from 2pm onwards for those who don't want to go off exploring, sightseeing, fishing, golfing,or shopping and we will fire the barbie up at 6pm for those who would like to party on into the night, music and entertaiment as mentioned by Rudee at great expense to the management (a slab of vic) I believe (high price I know ) or you can jump on courtesy bus to go to town and clubs if you want to so sorry was in usual state complety confused and didnt even realise to Laurie asked what we doing Saturday night lol now the only thing I ask is if everyone byo drinks, eskies, and anything special they would like to eat meat wise we will supply lamb steaks steaks and some specialty snags from local area and also if you can bring folding chairs it would be great , back again later c u all love Lara

Afternoon All and I hope you are having a great day. Mudgee is again bathed in sunshine, but a bit of rain would be very nice! That Joodle's bits have become very impressive, I must say. Pity I won't be able to make it down to Yarrawonga. I thought the barbie sounded great, but I think Tony's watercress sandwich thought was pretty good too! Well done with the power point presentation Tony. I bet it will be beautiful and that Barb will really appreciate it. Hope everyone has a pleasant afternoon and I'm sure I'll chat with you this evening. Lew Lew xxx

Well Tony with your obvious barbie ability thought we'd put you in charge of preparation of the barbie for the entire meet up mate you sound like you know what you are doing ,and who are we to disagree with ya hehhe just dont forget the guitar mate looking forward to that for sure Hello Pauline wondered what had happened to you , when did you defect to NSW, and was it a sudden decision ?Yes we are having meet up in Yarrawonga the weekend of 28th, 29th and 30th of April .You are most welcome to come if there is any way for you to do we are having it over three days so those having a long to get there will be able to chill before heading home again so plenty of time for you to come down to it. There are others coming from N.S.W and even Queensalnd so send me an email and tell me if you want to, where you are and we will see if there's others coming from your way that maybe you can share a ride with if you'd like to . Please is there any one else coming on their pat malone who would like to share accomodation please let me know what sort you are thinking of and also where you want to be in the town ,near the river or lake or clubs etc as then can tell you what is available and the cost of it . I will put a list on later today of those who are coming and have let me know and those who are still not sure so you will see who I have down and if you have let me know and for some reason I havn't got it you can say ok shes nuts I sent an email to her and she hasn't noted it highly possible I can tell you ummmmm, Who am I??? where am I ??? most of the time that's me.LOL Which reminds me did you all see where the Queen wants to meet some ladies of her own age when she is here and and I thought of that joke where she is in the nursing home and she says' Hello do you know who I am ',and the elderly lady who she is speaking to says 'No but if you go to reception they'll tell you ' could really happen if the ladies she gets to sit through the opening of the Commonwealth Games with have slight dementia .lol Must go and do some work talk to you all later love Lara

Morning Wattlers Just popping in very quickly to say Hi. Tony - well done for getting the Power Point presentation done - I'know it will be appreciated and is your tribute to a great guy. Hope all goes well today - hugs for Barb. Devly - hope the new washing machine goes like a dream - what great parents you have to come to the rescue. I know my parents did it for me over and over again when times were tough and I have to keep reminding myself of that whenever I put my hand in my pocket to bail my son out of financial difficulties! Must away - pest man coming! (ants spiders etc - not any other sort of pest!) Catch you all later Anna

Morning Lara,Tony and wattlers, haven't been around much the last few months,what a great thread this is. Lara,are you having a meet in Yarrawonga?I'm so sad now(sob,sob)we no longer live in the goulbourn Valley,we left or lovely town of Mooroopna and headed north and now living on the far north coast nsw Not as hot here but the humidity is hard to handle. have a nice day all, Pauline xx

Evening....Uuummm..Morning Wattles, i should say..lol 12:30 am here darnsouth. Lara. Wot!!!....snags??......strewth.......i was thinking .....Water cress sandwiches with the crusts removed at the very least mate. I mean where talking 'Yarrawonga' here( Jewel of the Nile stuff ) mate. I was under the impression that you were having it all catered for!!.....You know......White marque tents, waiters, servants, tennis courts, indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool, riverside pop up picture theatre,London Philharmonic Orchestra ( on floating raft )....... bikini clad meter maids ( bought down from Q.L.D )....:>))......a visit from Johnny Howardcanitbe...... ....you know, like Leyton Hewitts wedding....I mean....... Iv'e already gone out and bought a Tux....... Next you'll be telling me to bring me own toothpicks......I'm not sure i can come now...:>(((((.........wot a bummer....lol.... jus jokin mate The GR girls have all even gone out and bought new bits n'all hee hee......:>)) Had a look at the site you posted Lara...( Argus Newspaper ).....looks really interesting.....thanks. ( nuther one for me collection. ) What a day..........geezz. Its taken me all of Sunday to get a Power point photo slide show together, and transfer it onto cd. for the funeral of Barbs dad today. The crematorium do a Photo slide show projected on the wall in the Chapel with his favourite music playing in the background. I thought i would be able to knock it over in a few hrs....but its taken me since 9:00am till 11:00pm to do. They asked me to time the photo slides to correspond with the ending of the music, but we got there in the end.......thank heavens..lol Just thought i would list again what cd's i carry, in case anyone wants a look up. A.V.R.I ( Australian Viatal Records ) 1788 - 1905 Vic.Pioneers BDM 1840-1888 Vic.Federation BDM 1889 -1901 Vic.Edwardian BDM 1902 - 1913 Vic.Great War.BDM 1914 - 1920 Vic.Marriages 1921 - 1942 Vic. Deaths 1921 - 1985 Melbourne directories 1857 - 1861 Victorian death Inquest Index 1840 - 1985 NSW Pioneers 1788 - 1888 1828 census ..N.S.W Queensland Pioneers Index 1829 - 1889 South Australian Births Register 1842-1906 South Australian Births Register 1907 - 1926 South Australian Death Register 1842 - 1915 South Australian Marriages 1842 - 1916 South Australian Marriages 1917-1937 Western Australian Pioneer Index 1841 - 1905 Tasmanian Pioneer Index 1803 - 1899 London Marriage Licences 1521 - 1869 Vital records U.K.Marriages UK National Burial Index Pallots Baptism Index 1780-1837 1851 Census Devon Av a great day. Tony Oz :>))

Just got home from Melbourne and am pooped after reading 77777????? pages of your posts good grief I can't stop laughing you are all chatterboxs and mad too with all your bits and pieces Gwenda you are so right if you havn't booked for the meetup week end please do so asap have already peeps coming here in van and could maybe have one more and none has booked in to my house as yet so do hurry if you are going to motel it or go to time share place or cabins golf club or RSL ok omg Tony how am I going to follow that barbie menu mate you making it really hard I was thinking snags for you lot and now ?????? Any way peeps talk to you all tomorrow and go back to where I said that www was going to be page 5, I think its there now sorry about that also this new one for the paper called the Argus which used to be very big here in Melbourne even when I was little girl with great search thingo don't forget to remove the brackets http://www(.)nla(.)gov(.)au/apps/argus?action=Menu&type=home goodnight all love Lara

Joodle yes I meant Liverpool UK. See you again sometime :0))))))) Juliexx

Hi Julie Cat - where are you??? I went near Liverpool today in NSW - are you talking about Liverpool UK? *whispers aside to Vonny* definitely salami I love puddy tats also - we have always had them till I moved to a townhouse - not allowed to have cats :-( I too am off to bed - almost 11pm, and I'se sooooooo tired. Bye for now Joodles

Angel cat and I are quite comfy curled up in front of the computer :) Joodles - *aside* do you smell salami?? Vonny Julie, it's almost my bedtime 10.30pm. Hubby is watching winter Olympics. Been a beautiful day here but I started it very early by mistake :0 so am a bit tired. Hubby is on leave (since his mum died) so isn't quite as ready to go to bed. usually he drags me away from the computer :)

Hi Joodle :0)