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What's the difference between a Solicitor and a catfish? One's a bottom dwelling scum sucker and the other one's a fish! Ha, ha, hee, hee. Now I can say that, 'cause I'm married to one! Solicitor that is, not catfish!! Lew Lew

Ow Laurie....all that years of hard work by your parents just to let the bottom feeders get it? Just to spite your sibling? Just to cut your sibling out? Mmmm, sounds good. We should have done that. Nahh, s***f it, the bottom feeders can make money chasing ambulances. Any how...enjoy your day. WT

Hello all. Decided to leave the naughty corner for a bit (no Baileys left). Laurie, I've worked in a Solicitors office for over 20 years (and I'm still bl***dy in one). We have a saying - 'You know not a man until you have shared an estate with him' and how very true it is! The stories I could tell you would make your hair curl!!! But don't get me started, 'cause I might take it out on some poor unsuspecting client this afternoon. Hubby off overseas this afternoon until 6 March. He's skiing in Canada and USA, while I run up the National Debt on the credit cards, hee hee hee. Must away and do some work, before I get the sack (I wish!) Lew Lew

Just a small gripe before I go. Why don't people answer their messages??? I am waiting for several 'hot matches' to reply. What is the matter with these people? Don't they realise that nothing is as important as genealogy? {jumping up & down & waveing arms around in manical manner} I think I must be in need of a sherry :). No, it is a little early, maybe when I get back from the shops. WT

Morning all. Hi Laurie, I can understand your angst about your fathers will. I went through all that a few years ago. Rather than run the family through the courts and give half the estate to the solicitors we decided to change the will by what is known as a 'Deed of Family Agreement'. However it ended up more like an argument. The will and all the aftermath has split the family up unfortunately. Three of us don't talk to the fourth. Or I should say..he doesn't talk to us. This means we have lost contact with all those on his side...nieces, nephews etc. Not good. It would have been better if Mum & Dad had gone 'SKING' and then there would not have been anything to argue over. Darn families, can't live with them, can't prune them from your tree! Enough of this nonsense. I am off to do some shopping, only groceries...I am leaving the good shopping 'till I go to Norfolk Island. 'Bye

Good morning all . . . and it is a good one here - sorry devly that your wopping machine is giving you grief - probably just what you didn't need! Friday 10th Feb 2006 is a great day for me . . as of this day I no longer have to worry about if my siblings are going to resume legal action contesting my fathers will. Marie can get on with her life and not have to worry if she has to give anything back that Dad left her. I no longer have to tread carefully, I can do or say anything I darn well feel like without fear of upsetting the apple cart. But in a strange way its a bit sad too - another link lost with Dad.- - or maybe its just a milestone 18months have passed since probate was granted. I too have already been for my walkies - off along the beach, can never come home without a shell or two - pot plants are quiet overloaded already! There are a few clouds around, but a lovely cool morning, the sun keeps popping thru just to remind us that its still summer (though what a crazy season it has been) There are only 3 giraffes with their heads in the clouds, hubby tells me one of the containers coming off today is ours - contents: very exciting (not), dropsheets, scrapers & roller covers! Just talking to Debs on msn, and how exciting is this - you will know where I will be on Thur 16th March - at Canterbury Records Office, and then on Friday 17th we will be at Kew - digging in the Archives there! Fingers XXXXX'd - I just want the RN record of gtgtgramps Goodfellow and the wills of gtgtgramps & gtgtgtgramps Parks! Of course I would like to find more - but thats first priorities. Well done Anna - you must be feeling good about your progress! Tony is a great help isn't he - I think most of us have benefited from his knowledge and skills. Joodles, we were due to come home on 30th - but Ray is playing with that again today to add another day in Thailand to thaw out on the way home, so will send you an itinerary when he has finished. Re Abraham & Ann - I think we should just change their names to Adam & Eve and call them the first ever! Gosh the time has gone fast - Jan due in April, so close now. Hope she is keeping well. Rebs, sounds like you had a good day in Redcliffe, haven't been there for years. Eldest son likes it up there - first thought was to move there - but decided on Bribie because less traffic to train in. Mothers greatest fear - son riding a bike in the traffic - his only concern his bike!, somehow couldn't settle on a malvern star! When he prattles on about it sounds, like a spacecraft. Off to post the mil's skirts to her, thats 6 skirts she's got me to hem for her since November - she loves to buy new clothes - most dont get out more than once, and every skirt has a special blouse that goes with it, but it keeps her happy! I call her Mrs Miller now - because I'm sure shes brought enough in their store to own it outright. Talk later - cheers luv Laurie

Morning Wattlers Not going to say good. As I got upthis morning and did 2 loads of washing, the first was clothes and I had no probs with them then when it came to the towels something has happened to the washing machine and it is not spinning properly, only the agitator is spinning around not the bowl as well, so the towels was spinning into a clump on one side and hense setting mashine off balance, Not Happy Jan, having to wring out towels by hand. So I did that them went for my 45 min walk to try and cool down a bit. Anna great find on your family tree, if OH is not happy just tell him to go and make some dust, wood dust he he. Tony sending positive thoughts to you, Barb and her sisters. Rebs yes I think we can come out of the naughty corner, it was getting a bit crowded in there with Crewella and Julie and the others. Mmm winter olympics have to remember to watch. Also Commonwealth Games and Swimming is not far away. Need I say more lol. Cheers Sue, who is now going for a Coffee and a sit on Verandah for a while.

Morning everyone!!! Gee, you lot have been busy. It's taken me ages to read and catch up with all the goss. Not easy to do when your eyes are having trouble staying open. I'm guessing Devly and me can be let out of the naughty corner for good behaviour? Crewlew and that Juliething seem to be filling the gap quite adequately. ; )) Lara, have you ever seen all the little boutiques and gift stores popping up in the arcades and out the back in Redcliffe? Had to go to JJ's in Sutton St yesterday morning for fabric, got there around ten, and didn't get home until 3 in the afternoon. spent hours trawling through these lovely little shops. Of course I had to stop for morning tea and lunch as well. lol!! Apparently they've been there for ages but I haven't seen them cos I haven't gone past the main drag. Beats making the hike to the shopping centres, and more interesting! Rudes, great to see you back mate! Hope Barbs okay, give her a big hug from all of us. And how's our little JAG coming along? Bless! Boo! Devly. Poor Girl, have you recovered from seeing all those bums en masse yet? It's always a bit much to take in after the summer drought. Cricketers don't quite have the same effect do they??? Winter Olympics start next week. All those skaters in tight leotards.....................{{{{{{{{OOOh!}}}}}}}} Gosh I'm brain dead this morning. Maybe I'll be better after a litre or so of coffee. Catch up later folks. Cheers, caffeine defficient Rebs : ((

Good Morning Gwenda & Joodle Belle. Its just on 7am here and a lovely morning, but no doubt will get hot later. Condolences to Barb & Tony. Everyone enjoy their day and have a nice weekend. Pat Q-land

Morning all & nice to see you again Joodle Belle I'll join you in an early morning message. It's 7.30 here now and I've had my 20 min walk around the block - it would take 30 but I walk like the devil is after me. Hi & welcome to Wine Trifle. Congrats Anna - it's nice when things fall into place. Don't worry about OH - you don't have to be up tooooo early or do you have to wake your daughter? Make this short for once and go get in the shower before I wake 19yo son so he can get to work. Have a lovely day everyone. Hugs for Barb - know what she is going thru - I lost my dad 32y ago - still miss him. Catch you later Gwenda

Morning all, Laurie - your parents 71st great grandchild? Good heavens, no wonder I want to split my Australian family history in half - its sooo heavy!!! My daughter will be contributing to the long list in April also. Laurie if you are doing look ups - can you find out any more about Abraham and Ann ??? ~~~ just kidding ~~~ (Its ok folks, that's the thorn in our side - we are back to 1725, and just cant find out any more - its been that way for about 20 odd years). That is our brick wall isnt it mate? You didnt say what date you were coming home? Sheesh, now I will have to go through pages and pages to find out when you are leaving - I forgot to write it down :-( Come on all you Wattlers, rise and shine - its after 7.00am Joodles

Hello Tony , keep the chin up for Barb mate lots of hugs to you both , how's our babe doing ? My grandson Ryan Antony James turned 18 today can't believe it time flys . Joodles I don't like that big IF in reference to coming to Yarrawonga I had another brain wave what about the train to Albury or Wangaratta and we can come and get you and you can stay here or wherever you want to the motel where Tony and Barb are probably going to stay at the end of my street is quite nice .Cmon Joodles please . Do try and come by when you have time Sylvia and stay well and enjoy the days you have off from looking after Norman , you need to enjoy yourself too. Will say goodnight now and going to Melbourne for a couple nights so I won't be around can the responsible well behaved peeps keep an eye on things please and keep control of the naughty peeps lol some hope eh heheh LOL love to all Lara

Hi! again everyone. Lewella and Liz, I don't know any Essex Girls jokes, but I think Essex Girls are supposed to be sexy. I think it 's probably because of the Sex in Essex. It doesn't make sense to me and I don't think I was ever particularly sexy. If I was, I've grown out of it now because I am 77. Norman isn't too bad at the moment thanks, but he is always miserable and so depressing. I booked him in to a Nursing Home for a week's respite a fortnight ago, but he refused to go when the time came. He still gets taken out one day a week,so I have to make the most of that. I will drop in sometimes when I have the time. Love to all from Sylvia XX

Ooooooh speak of the debill !!!! (for those of you who dont know Tony is aka Rudee) Joodles

Evening Wattles. Just dropped in to say, thanks for all your kind wishes re Barbs dad. Barb was very close to her dad... ( as most daughters are to their dads. )...so thanks everyone. Hi to all the newies, and nice to see more peeps coming onto the thread. Paul. Saw your query re the OLLEY in the A.C.T...so sent you a GR Email and address , to which i think is them, or at least the B M & P I OLLEY. Good Luck. Hope everyone is well......and i will have to read up on whats been happening on the thread, when i get a few moments. Tony Oz.:>))....who could do with a slab of VB right now....lol

Hi all, Sandra, I AM here, and have been here, but nobody sees me (think I'm invisible). Hope to see you at Y/wonga - IF I go, that is lol Michael - have a wonderful wonderful trip to Oz and try to leave a msg now and again so we know how ya doin' I miss Rudee's msgs - hurry back Rudee!! Lot of Wattlers going o/seas this year arent there? Place will be bare! I want to break my family tree (In Family Tree Maker) - in half - anyone know how to do it? My tree starts in the UK, then to Canada and the US, then to Australia. I want to keep the Australians separate. Rudee where arrrrrrre you??? Nearly my beddy time soon with teddy. I can hardly recognise you Wine Trifle - :-( Love Joodles

Paul, have sent you a message. Might help. Vonny One entry could be Gary Brian. let me know if you want the address.

Remember 'Eye Candy' is calorie free!

Crewella now dont be a tell tale. A girl has to have some secrets lol. Gee must get eyes checked tomorrow having trouble focusing today, too much ogling he he PS hopefully it will keep dowing down, the weight that is lol. Cheers Sue

PS Good for you for your weight loss!