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~~~~~~~to Lemon, I'm sure some of the WA peeps will help. I also have uncovered a relly in Aust who was meant to inherit from parents in England (mid-1800's) but obviously no-one bothered to follow it up. Vonny

Hello Australia....is anyone in Perth? I am having difficulty finding info on Perth mining in the 19th century, I was told a Tripney sank one of the first mines in Perth??? Also that a story appeared about 1959 in Perth newspapers about him dying and leaving a fortune to his Scots descendants who were to be traced. It is a long shot but anyone there who could help me please XXXXX

Morning Peeps Well caravan all registered and ready to hit the road again, so will have to start planning a few weekends away, getting sick of staying home, dont like going down to holiday house much these days, as all we do is work, might have to start thinking about selling it so Rob can retire, that way we can just hook up the van whenever we wish, all I have to do is convince Rob Welcome home Tony, back to the grind for you my lad, your travelling days are over for a little while at least, gosh with those prices, looks like Ill just keep on dreaming Hi Lew, all better now, sorry your Bright holiday wasnt as bright as you had of wished, but you have plenty of time for visiting down that way whenever you want, just pack up and go, nothing to tie you and Terry down now except for the doggies, thanks for tourist guide, will email you address, happy shopping and happy lotto'ing Tassie, best get off this comp and start packing, as you're in for a busy time for a couple of weeks, seems to be a moving house site on here with all the ones that have sold/built and relocated, glad Im staying put in this little abode for a few more years Morning Jood, is ya home or out galavanting still Hi Arfa or Marfa, have you been sorted out yet and hit the road, suppose your pretty anxious to site all that info from your dad, sure wish I could come across things like that, but sadly never will, as I know my mum certainly doesnt have anything hidden away, just laughing about you saying TLR finding a bum for the footy, poor Rob, the only day he was invited out to corporate box in Cronulla was the day we had our casino meet, hopefully the next door neighbour has another day out when Parra is playing and he can go Hey SuzyQ, hope your feeling a little better this morning, certainly know what you are going thru with that blasted sciatica, as Robs suffers with it also, so do sympathise with you, and as for your sinus, like I keep telling Sandra, you girls will have to stop rolling around in the grass and behave yourselves Mary, come on out with it, give us the name of the website sos we can have a little peek, sounds like you and John have settled in nicely and have met some new friends, sit back and enjoy for a while, hows the visit with the kiwis Anna, happy hunting at the Library, hope you find some interesting material Gee Gwenda, just as well you renewed, dont want anymore of our bods disappearing on us, one is enough, happy birthday wishes for your son Sandra, must get back into the habit of drinking water with Lemon, used to whilst working but have slowly let all the good habits I did then just fade into oblivion, getting too blasted lazy, I used to cheat and buy the lemon in the squeeze bottle Ugh, this b****y comp. keeps telling me that my copy of windows is not original, and system may be at risk, have spoken to tech, but this old brain is not sure how to fix, will have to get him to come out, he has told me twice, but still cant fathom how to fix myself oh well back to entering names on tree, gosh have found heaps of distant rellies in last two weeks, seems like all the baby boomers are into their ancestors, cant keep up with it, but its fun Hi to all our other wattlers and try not to work too hard Cheers Shaz PS, I have bought myself a mic for comp, so now I can talk to peeps instead of typing, anybody else have one

Morning All :) I've been up and out since 6.30 so about ready to go back to bed!! Boy, there is a lot to know about lotteries. I thought I'd drop into my local newsagency to get the winnings and another ticket only to be informed that they only do NSW Lotteries which are different to Tatts -Lotto!! Gee......... So I'll go out and pay some bills at the Westfield Centre in Belconnen this afternoon and get it all then. Happy moving to Tassie - that's something I don't want to do ever again :) Going to partake of some meaningful lesiure activities (Laurie ********* :) before I do some other work that can't be mentioned. (how's that for political correctness?) *grin* ~~~~~~~~~Vonny

Just dropping in . . . laughing here as I rewrite the shopping list of the things friends in Jakarta want . . . 6 bags of mini Cherryripes 6 bags of mini Picnic Bars 2 Bags of Caramello Koalas 6 pkts flouride tabs Seems we are going to rot the kids teeth but give them flouride to protect them . . . PMSL luv Laurie

Morning Wattlers, another fine day today but we are desperate for rain. A big thank you to Judy DIY for my keyring, Ron only gave me the envelope last night, it'd been sitting on his desk in the office for a couple of days. men! You are very clever, thanks again. Well Jess and I went to see the play yesterday and we both thoroughly enjoyed it, afterwards she met all the cast and they signed her programe. It was a lovely day out for both of us. Her older sister was unable to come as she had grade seven exams to take, so to make up for missing out I'm treating her to a trip to the cinema. Liam was bought a pair of new jeans, (he was to young to go) Funny really as the tickets were free because of my niece but it cost me a small fortune so the other two didn't miss out.lol. Sorry to hear you are unwell SuzyQ, I haven't suffered from sciatica since I went and saw an osteopath, I know how bad the pain can be I would sometimes cry it was so bad. Take care of yourself. I may be going to Europe with a girlfriend next Febuary, so if it happens I won't be able to come to Mudgee, can I let you know by the end of Oct. please ? luv Jillx

Good Morning Wattlers Well this is a flying visit. The land lord just called in to get rent and let me know that the move to Mowbray is definately on, and it may be sooner than we think, as previous owners have already moved out, so I think he is going to see if we can get in earlier, mmmmm so now it's get stuck into packing instaed of going slow, oh well at least it is all sorted out. ~~~~~~ to all hoping everyone is well or getting better.~~~~ Cheers Sue

Morning Wattlers, weather's a bit murky in Mudgee today, so hopefully we might get some rain. Heather, sorry that I didn't catch up with you when I was in Bright, but with the lurgy I had/have, you wouldn't have wanted to see me, lol. Next time, I promise. And congrats to you daughter. Tony, sounds like you and Barb had a great time. We love island holidays, although Terry has just suggested a run up to Noosa in my new car, so look out you Qld mob, lol. Spent yesterday cleaning up my FH records, so I'm off to town shortly to buy some more folders. Also I need to buy the winning Lotto ticket. Gee, Von, hope we get tickets with the same numbers, lol. The new Mudgee Tourist guide has just come out this week, so I'll drop into the Tourist Office and pick up a dozen copies. All those coming to the Mudgee Meet, please email me your postal addresses so I can send you a copy. Lara, there are 3 caravan parks in town and they're in the Guide which I will send to you. How are you today SuzyQ? Get better soon or Dr Lew will have to prescribe you a little something, heeee, heeeeee! How's that chicken soup Jood? Hope it was worth all that effort. As a respected physician, I can assure you all that there are no calories in martoonies or red wine or white wine or beer or spirits or baileys, heeeee, heeeee, heeeee. Well, off for a shower and a trip to the shops. Chat later Lew Lew xxx

Good morning Wattlers . . . A grey overcast day on Botany Bay, but not cold. Almost mystical out there with just one little giraffe holding its head up high. Nice to have you back Tony - Always nice to come home, but Oh so lovely to have these experiences. I dont know if I'm Arfer or Marfer . . one minute Marie is coming to Sydney to travel with me up home then she's not . . . I guess we will get sorted before I hit the road! TLR has left me with a list of things to do for him today, I have left him with instructions to get a bum to sit on the seat he has for me at a football game on Saturday. Rather go to the dentist !!! Bris vs Syd - I think it is AFL . . . (ignorance is bliss) He has an early flight out to Singapore on Sunday - has to meet up with Yank customers, poor little things are tooo scared to go to Jakarta on their own !!! Hope your feeling a bit better this morning SuzyQ . . makes days long when your in pain doesn't it. Lets hope we get some rain up there soon to get rid of the grass fires - and save our gardens. Well I'm going to get a move on and get out to get the jobs done, TLR is going to need an extra suitcase for all the things I have to get for friends up there. Hope you all have a lovely day - no matter what you be doing cheers luv Laurie

oops lost it ... Tony, I think I know about the tins but I don't think Jood does !!!!! this has made my day !!!! lol Good Morning everyone, drizzly day here and we need the rain so I'm not going to complain, also I get home early on a Thursday so I'm looking forward to tonight. Have a great day all, spread your sunshine around and be good to yourselves, ~~~ Hz ( off to shower now...)

rofpmsl Jood....................... I need Tony to expain why Barb takes the labels off all the tins....................is it just to make his lunch more exciting, not knowing what's in the tin?? ~~ Hz

Just reading back a few threads, and sorry to hear Rebs has left the sight. So if your looking in mate, take care xx Trifley. Thanks for the Email about Country Comforts. Mary. No we dont live like that mate...hee hee We very down to earth, and my ideal vacation is on the banks of a river in a tent.Open fire at night, Fishing rod in one hand, V.B tablet in the other...lol Sue ( Tassie ) I think Jude Melb answered your question aboot Hayman & Hamilton. Hamilton can be expensive,( pending ) but also very family orientated. The views and atmosphere are just as spectacular, and there is much more to do and see on Hamilton Island, and it has much more to offer for the family or the executive. Barb and i love Hamilton Island ( 5 times now ) we have stayed there at very reasonable costs. Also one of the holiday homes of the late George Harrison ( Beatles ) We took Sarah when she was 2,5,7,10, years old and food and accommodation was free on the Island for her, which is a bonus if you have say, 4 kids who eat like sparrows. There is a small shopping centre also on Hamilton, where as Hayman......... its like shopping at Harrods in London....lol About 5 shops...all upmarket. Barbs was looking in the Jewerly shop, and i said....forget it mate.....LOL Lowest price for anything started at around $2,000 smackaroonies. Hayman is a 5/6 star resort.Honeymooners, Retired rich peeps, Business conventions, Weddings......... There was a Cancer Pharmaceutical convention while we were there. One section is the main Pool wing and the other is the Lagoon wing. In both sections on Hayman they start roughly per night for the basic room. $620 Your looking at the *average* cost per night for a couple with Breakie,Dinner, Tea and drinks at around $1,000 per night. All six restaurants alternate, and when the Italian is not open you eat Seafood. If the Seafood is not open you eat Asian and so on...........If the Seafood is closed then you might have to eat Asian or Italian two nights running ( hope you like Asian ) or you can book for a B.B.Q night....but you gotta book it early else you will miss out.......90% of the food is a la Carte......... Plus as a bonus......you haffta eat really, really, fast....coz if you dont, the Seagulls and Cockatoos on the Island will eat/pinch it for you, and at about $200 bucks......you might wanna just shoot the Cocky and eat him....LOL Little extras: At 7:00 pm your bed is turned down for you, and any dropped towels are replaced.Room is re-cleaned. A perfumed oil and candle are lit. 2 Chockies are placed on your pillows each night.Your aicon is set, and resort slippers are laid out on a towel by your bed. A next day activities sheet is placed on your coffee table. So each night you return from Tea, everything is new again. Rooms only: Palm room starts at about $620 per night going upwards towards the Beach Villa about $3,600 per night. Palm Superior Pool Superior Pool Access Pool Deluxe $900 Pool Suite Lagoon Superior Lagoon Deluxe Lagoon Suite $2,100 Beach Front Retreat Room Beach Villa $3,600 ( some with there own little private swimming pool ) Penthouses start at about $2,800 per night. Queensland 1 bedroom $2,800 English 2 bedroom $3,500 French 3 bedroom $4,500 There are 9 different nationality named penthouses. Hayman is very relaxing if you hide the plastic card. The Whitsundays are our 2nd favourite place, next to Uluru ( Ayres rock resort,my Favourite spot )....but they are cheese and chalk. Best wishes to all who are not the best. Tony Oz...:>))) ps. Barbs already hitting the comps.......look out Fiji...lol

Trifle Thanks for the details of the Motel.. Will contact them and make a booking.. Tony Welcome home.. have you come down to earth yet..back to the spag bog and baked beans...never mind have a couple of tablets and you will be back to normal.. Had a nice day and it seems that the pickles they took are for their website so will have to see if it comes out..will let you know.. Sorry cant remember what everyone has said so I know I am tired.. see ya all tomurra... Love Mary xxxxx

Happy happy birthday Gwenda's son - hope you enjoy your birthday cake Jood

The video is set and recording House and I'm off to bed. Got to be bright eyed and bushy tailed to start selling daffys at 9am tomorrow. Make sure if you see a Cancer Council stall tomorrow please buy some daffys. love Trifley X

Hi everyone I'm off on the bus to Brisbane State Library tomorrow with my Family History Group - going to try to track down some shipping info. Wish me luck! Welcome home Tony - are you missing Qld already??? Glad you had a great time. Have you got some pickles? Heather - what a great thrill for your daughter - she will have such fun. Trifley - good luck with the daffing down dillies tomorrow. I'm so glad you're feeling well enough to do it. By the way - what are you getting stuck into the martoonies for? At this rate you'll be too hung over tomorrow to get out of bed let alone sell dafffing down dillies. I've been good today - food wise - but I did have a teeeeny tiiiiiiiiiny merlot while I was cooking dinner! It was veeeeery small - probably would have fitted in a thimble - well maybe a medicine glass! Have a lovely evening everyone - I'm sure certain people will be watching that bitter and twisted House creature. XX Anna

Evening all Welcome back Tony - wudda thought you'd have had a jumper out ready - you know what Melbun weather's like - not like Qld - lol Glad you had a good time - now back to the real world tomorrow I've just renewed my membership so you've gotta put up with me for another 12 months. Just made choccie cake for son's birthday so when he gets in from work we'll be having late supper - yum yum - diet out the window - again SuzyQ - sorry you're not up to par - take care and hope you're better soon Trifley - thanks for the info on Country Comfort. Loved the cushion too Better get back to the kitchen and get dishes done See y'all later Gwenda

Is it your second sight that's playing up HZ .. pmsl But I meant when she takes the labels off !!!! lol Jood

Crumbs my typing's bad: that's 'second sight' lol lol - Hz !!

Teee Heeeee Jood ..... does Barb have x-ray vision ?? (I'm sure she does - she wins all those competitions, she must have secionf sight at least, lol) ~~ Hz~~