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Hi casper,.......he he you are in the wrong hemisphere its8.30pm here

btw Good morning everyone :0))))))))))))

EXCUSE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't ate any fish. It wasn't me. I am INNOCENT!!!!!!! PMSL ;0))))))))))))))

Evening Wattlers boy wattlers can talk or should that be write? its only been 24hr since I was here and I had4 pages to read to catch up .Needless to say cant remember who said what now. Laurie I call my MIL Mrs Millers too, every week I have to look at something she just had to have from her fav shop..she must have one of everything by now..lol Was in Geelong (go CATS) sorry slipped out, today to visit Mum and my cousins 2week old grandson was there, you forget how little they are. Course someone had to hold him and poke him til he woke, I acnt help myself I just love tiny babies. Welcome to the wino, oops wine trifle, I think I see trouble ahead with her and Lew Lew getting together, lets try to not send them to the naughty corner at the same time as Rebs...lol Washing machines are a pain at the best of times but my new one is a F Paykel and I love it , it spins really dry. Just mt 5cents worth for whoever wanted an opinion Jude2

G'day Lew Our son works at a local Retravision store but he works in TV's so can't help me with info. I fancy one of those types without a central agitator thingy. I have heard they don't tangle the clothes as much. None of them are cheap these days so I want to get a good one. By the way....the cat got out of the naughty corner and is trying to eat Alan. Denny & Shirley (solicitor fish). Can't you keep better control of that thing?? WT

Hiya WT. I have a Fisher and Paykel washing machine that I swear by and my sister has a Maytag that can just about cook dinner! I think it's nice for appliances to talk to you. Sometimes they have better manners than people! Lew Lew

Eve'nin all. Isn't it a funny world? We genealogists try so hard to brush away the centuries to bring our family together while some people can't wait to destroy hearts and relationships. What is that saying?? 'The good which men do dies with them. The evil lives on' or something like that. I decided after my father's will debacle that life is too short to make enemies. Now if I can't find something nice to say about someone, then I just shutup! I would even be nice to my brother if I ever saw him again. Anyway....to the washing machine...I, also, would be interested to know the brand. Mine is on its last legs (15 yrs old & making noises) However DEFINETLY not one which answers back. I have enough of that with my computer.....'You have performed an illegal operation' 'Do you REALLY want to delete that?'. Will be back in a minute...my glass is empty. WT

Ciao Vonny. I lika the new gadgets. We Italians are very 'hands on'! Leweegee

Nicea to speaka wit you Joodlelina! Havea nicea weekend. Leweegee

Leweegee gets my vote too! Love it :) Anna, isn't it nice when you come home and at least the microwave is glad to see you? My daughter's microwave always flashes 'welcome' when you first start it :) I hate all the bells and whistles with the new electric appliances. And isn't it just great when the battery is flat on ONE of the appliances (phones, smoke detectors, remote controls etc) but you can't pinpoint which one so scurry around from room to room, trying to work it out!!!!! Vonny

Hi all - Love ya new name Leweegee lol SuzyQ – I feel for you. We dont need that extra worry and stress, do we. Yes Anna, we have had Abraham and Anna with us for about 20-30 years, and no-one has been able to knock down the brick wall. We do know that some of the girls in the family worked in the “Poor House”, but the one son went to Canada, and made a name for himself – From him and his wife there came thousands of descendants. Not even any of the 1,000’s of Americans and Canadians who are also related can get any further, not to mention the Aussies. If I can ever split my tree to Aussies v Americans and Canadians, I’ll let you know just how many there are of us from just ONE MAN (and his Irish wife a’course!) Laurie’s mum and dad nearly broke the record for the number of kids in the family (10) - Our Canadian immigrant had 12. Anna your talking washing machine sounds great – and I bet you give in a talking back to sometimes!!!! What brand is it? Rudee – all the best with the three girls – Things will be tough for them at this time. Not nice Tassie Devil – to have a washing machine spit the dummy especially when you have towels in them. Laurie - congratulations that all your worries will be over. Today (10th) is my daughters birthday - last Sunday 5th was my youngest daughters birthday. Sunday (12th) is my grand daughters 7th, and believe it or not - last by not least, my other grand daughter is 6 on the 25th. An expensive month! Hi to all others Joodles

Afternoon everyone. Well you would think it was winter last night in Melb. Even thought about turning the heating on...lol Anna. Great news for you mate.....It's a good feeling when it all comes together. The longer it takes to find them the sweeter it is when you finally do i reckon......lol Lara - Rebs....Grandson ( JAG ) is doing fine now, and Kizza will be coming over for a B.B.Q tomorrow night. Might be good also for Barb, to have a change of pace as well. So looking forward to seeing him. Have to start him off a little bank account, as i have done with my other two grandkids. When the other two were born, i opened up one of those dollar mite saving accounts, to start them on there way. Never to early to teach them to save, i say. Tassie Devil. Watch out for that heart mate.......cant be good watchin all those blokes running around......lol Sounds like the agitator belt is broke in ya washing machine mate, but just a guess. These new fandangle machines with all the buttons and lights. We got so many colored lights on our machine, I'm thinking off sticking it on the Xmas tree next year.........bring back the good old scrubbing board and the velvet soap..... i say....lol Gwenda. Thanks for your kind wishes, and Pat, thanks also. SusyQ. You are so right about accepting your childrens partners in life. My parents in laws ( to my first marriage ) thought i was a bit rough cut around the edges, and we never got on much. I offered to take my father-in-law for a beer once, and was chastized from MIL as leading him astray, and how dare i take himout to get drunk.........i mean we were only going out to have a beer mate, i wasnt taking him to a strip club.....Geeeeez. Come to think of it.........it may have been the best thing in the world for him..........LOL We all went down the beach for a family outing one day, and the life gaurd asked MIL to move further back up the beach, as the tide was to frighten to come in...? Love her to bits....( little ickle tiny bits )...hee hee Laurie. 71 great grankids for your parents....WoW..........thats some family mate. That would be a seperate tree all on its own if it was my lot. My mum has 7 only so far, but holds the record for daughter and son in laws ( 9 )...ha ha...considering i am only one of 4 siblings. Younger brother is trying to add to that by making it..... 10 ( 4th wife ) Hi to everyone else. Tony Oz:>))...its time for refreshments.

Hi Vonny. Name keeps changing to keep you all confused! Or is that me that's confused?? Anyway, now home from the office and have just waved goodbye to the Hubby for 3 1/2 weeks. He's off to Canada skiing and I've got the credit cards ready to do some damage. Lewella aka Lew Lew Crewella Leweegee (my Italian identity)

Arfternoon all, Congrats on reaching your milestone Laurie :) Celebrate - and now you can grieve as you should and remember without a cloud. You have a great holiday to look forward to :))) SusyQ ((((HUG)))) from me. You made the only choice. And possibly the future may be brighter. Lew Lew, what happened to the new name??? Jude 3 - not sure I would have taken the job on with that description so just as well I didn't know!!! Looking forward to the weekend - I need the break. 'Ave a good one Vonny

Hi again, Thanks for all your messages. I never thought that I would actually answer my father back, and this is the second time. The first was just after my Mum died. I think he expected me to choose him over Neville. I must say, I had a charmed childhood, and I think this is why it hurts so much. Added to that, my Mum didn't have an easy time with him and she was a wonderful mother, everyone called her the peace maker and now I know why. Thanks agian SuzyQ

Arvo Wattlers Oh Laurie, nothing like a will to bring out the nasties in siblings. Just been through all that and glad its over - don't have to associate with the in laws anymore!! (hubbys choice) Dianne would love to see the faces of people who ask you if you fish have names - lol. Suzy Q how horrible for you - its so hard, but your dad is the one who is going to suffer, what is it about dad's and their daughters? They get a bee in their bonnet and there is no shifting their opinon.My M & D took a long while to accept my husband ,they get on alright most of the time - but then he told them straight 32 years ago - he had made his choice and they weren't going to change it! Here I was thinking they would be glad to get me off their hands. Don't know if anyone has already seen this but read on: PARENT - JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION - Mum, Mummy, Mama, Ma, - Dad, Daddy, Papa, Pa (if it had been presented this way -none of us would have done it!) JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an, often chaotic enviroment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organisational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hr shifts on call. some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required. RESPONSIBILITIES: The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly,. Also must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 100 kmph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face simulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish tiolets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars, and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organise social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final,complete accountability for the quality of the end product! Responsibilites also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility. POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION: None. Your job is to remain the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating of your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you! PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis. WAGES AND COMPENSATION: Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that uni will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more. BENEFITS: While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life if you play your cards right. Well would you have applied for the job - You betcha! Have a good weekend everyone , catch you tomorrow. jude 3

Hey SuzieQ, I commend you for having held your tongue for that long! I have a younger sister who doesn't speak to me because of my choice of partner. And why doesn't she approve of my partner? Because he's 22 years older than me! Full Stop! That's the only reason. She even told her 12 yo daughter that her 'family were a disappointment to her'. I wonder if she'll ever realise that that statement works in reverse! How awful for you and your brother. Just remember the old saying 'You can choose your friends, but you're stuck with your relatives!!!' Lew Lew

Hi Wattlers, I am very sad today. I had a terrible row with my dad yesterday and I don't know if it can be put right. The problem is that my Dad actualy hates my husband and we don't know why. He also hates my SIL. A couple of years ago when my brother and SIL came to visit him, they also had a bad row and my SIL caught the first plane home. I don't think my brother will every visit him again. I have spent the last 37 years having to listen to digs he makes towards Neville, and I have just had it. Anyway that's why I am sad. Sorry to burden you all. Hi Diane, I live near to Canungra, and yes it's very hot a sticky here too. I know what you mean about hot matches. I think I have found a long lost cousin through one of his relatives. He answered my first letter but nothing since. It is really frustrating. I would also like to congratulate you on your 10 year anniversary. I am finding it very hard to concentrate today. I had to read 4 pages of messages, and thats only since yesterday. You are a busy lot. Just a word of advice for what it is worth. Please accept your childrens choice of partner what ever you may think of them. And if things do go wrong just be there to pick up the pieces. Bye for now SuzyQ

Every story different Dianne (WT), We all got a share of the money when mum died and family home was sold - then after step mum died, dad went to live with sister Marie, she was great. What Dad had when he died was mostly from his sister, whom he had cared for. I didn't benefit - it was as it should be, Marie gave him the run of the place, he was the head of the house up untill he died. I wouldn't have let him just dig up my gardens because he wanted to plant something different - no way! He built little shacks out the back, pulled things down - did as he pleased - he still had important roles and was in control, right up to his death - thats something not many older folks have - so he was very lucky. He was 91 when he died ! I wasn't being spitefully really - trust me. cheers Laurie

We have a topical fish tank and we have called all the bottom feeders after the cast of Boston Legal. I went to the pet shop to get some catfish and asked for solicitor fish. The attendant didn't know what I meant. Poor child. Wait 'till she gets old & nasty like me then she will understand. WT