General Chat

Good morning all, Radio full of last night's 'The Great Escape'. It was very interesting, I guessed all the Wattlers were glued to the screen. I do hope the rescuers will never be forgotten, as they did a magnificent job under unknown safety conditions. The ratings must have been excellent, and it must have been the quietest night on the Wattlers thread ever. Jood

Night Lara Sweet dreams :-)

Looks like you must all be watching Brant and Todd God bless them a real pair of characters, going to bed now no one to talk to so see you all later on tomrrow bye love to all Lara

Good evening all, I am so sorry Susan didn't realise it was as bad as it is, why are some peeps so rude and inconsiderate we have a bloke two doors up he bought the house and decided he was going to put a garage out the front of it and the concrete truck arrived at 3:30am would you believe that he's two doors from us and I was ropeable as about that time I am still lying there trying to get to sleep (because of the narcolepsy I have) and in the end I thought I'd explode at about 5am and it's still going on and Mike is snoring his head off they were yelling out and the noise of the truck pumping the concrete I opened the front door and was going up there to scare the living daylights out of them because anyone who has ever woken me up especially early in the morning will tell you its not a pretty sight at the best of times,but me furious at being woken but at this ungodly hour with my dressing gown on and my hair sticking up all over the place they were going to either die from fright or kill them selves because if they didn't die laughing I was going to kill them and all of a sudden they stopped and I heard this Lady next door screaming like a banjee she was ropeable and said stop now or I will drive my four wheel drive in here the minute you've gone and do wheel spins in the concrete and she would have too and he wouldn't have had a leg to stand on as he was breaking the law big time having the truck there at that hour let alone the 20 or so guys screaming and yelling out . he still lives there and does exactly what he wants when he wants. so I don't know the answer for you Susan but what Laurie said sound good try it and see how you go but don't let it get to you though like the kids say just chill love Lara

Morning everyone :-) I can't believe I only had to catch up on 2 pages............* considers sending the doctors out to make sure everyone is ok* ;-) Trifely you don't happen to be going to Brunnings by any chance lol Suzy ever considered taking up pidgeon shooting, it's not your fault if their planes get between you and the pidgeons lol. Seriously though I hope something gets sorted and soon. (((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))) Yes it was Finland that won but there is a lot of tactical and political voting in eurovision. ~~~~~~~~~to all~~~~~~~~~~~ Juliexx

Evening all, Out this morning and had visitors over for afternoon tea this arvo. Otherwise a quiet day . Hubby was out on the lake with the boat for most of it. Had a terrible sleep (or lack there of) last night. Not sure if it was something in the meal - like MSG - or too much sugar in the icecream afterwards! LOL Talk about Hyper! Looks like nearly everyone had a quiet day off the thread today. For ((((((Susy Q))))) Was going to watch the Eurovision final tonight but not sure if I will bother - can't believe the 'Orks' won!!. Just shows you that most of the voting is done by the younger generation :) ~~~~~~~~~~ catch you later maybe Vonny

SusyQ. Thaxted is about 12 miles ( as the Crow flies) from Earls Colne.Thaxted has over 1000 years of history, and dates back to well before the Domesday Book. Just for your own knowledge, and if ever you find they were around the Colchester, Lexden Hundreds... there were Cooper families in Earls Colne...with Will's that date back to 1400s among others. Tony Oz....:>))

Hi Got a headache.....going to lie down. ~~~~~~~waves Trifley xx

Hi Wattlers, Chooks all fed, now time to get our ready, nothing exciting tonight, maybe some salad. Is Earls Colne any where near Thaxted. That's where my Cooper's are from. I will try and get a look at wills etc. Now all the filing is done I can really look into the areas I need to, and get a bit more serious about it I think. Sending for a birth Certificate this week. Gt Grandmother's parents are missing. I have grandparents and Aunts. Well going now, will keep you up to date with everything. You have no idea what a support you have been today, just being there is enough Luv SuzyQ

Afternoon Wattlers. Lazy Sunday today, and Barb and i are sitting on the couch watching Tele. Pride and Prejudice ( The old Black& White version ) with Greer Garson.....who was a favourite of mine. Loved all her movies, and my favourite was 'Goodbye Mr.Chips.(1939) Jude ( in Melbin ) We are going to see the Da Vinci Code next week. Havent read the book, but these stories in books are always better than the movies. SusyQ. Sorry to hear your having probs, its bad enough in the City,( excessive noise ) without having to put up with it in the Country also. Thats why many people move to the Country in the first place...to avoid the polution and noise. Iv'e also been having lots of luck with my Family research, and my earliest recorded ancestor was my 11xG, Grandfather ( on my Fathers Side )Francis Newton bapt.6th Oct 1550 Earls Colne Essex. Occupation was Shoeman. He married Agnes Gunner 12th June 1570 at St. Andrews E.Colne, Essex ( Parish records ) Also have some very old Will's from 1620 to 1700s on some of my dad's side. 70% of my research is done in Essex, and 1,500 of my lot are from here. Being so close to London the resources are excellent, and Cambridge Uni. did a Genealogical Study on the Parish of Earls Colne back in the 90s...and it is according to Family History experts, the most recorded Village in Essex, with records dating from 1380s to 1890s.... So this is a big plus for me......:>))) 'The Diaries of Ralph Joselin' early English Vicar,1600..... and also my 9xG,Grandmother was his maid, and is noted in his Diaries, and some of my Hull family ancestors as well....Because i am researching pre 1600, Will's are my best resource, as they record Children, Spouse, Cousins,Brothers, Sisters and Kin, that have been given or left goods from there father/spouse, and open up new avenues, and name the children. Hope everyone is having a great day. Tony Oz...:>))))

You can't go wrong with Kev, Suzy, he was wonderful helping me to get the package of support for our Mary. But I would forget council staff and go straight for your local councilor and the mayor. The group that one Eurovision were a heavy metal type dressed up like monsters that sounded shocking . . . from Finland I think they said. luv Laurie

Thanks, I am feeling a little better, thanks for having big shoulders for me to lean on. Yes Laurie we have been to the council, have been dealing with them for over 4 years now, but it is mainly the council staff that deal with it and I have my suspicions that there may be a bit of colusion ( spelling ) going on. I have written to Kev Lingard again. He sems to get things moving. I have also been in touch with CASA and I know all the rules and they are breaking them all. There is no wonder there are so many crashes in light aircraft if the pilots don't obey the rules. Who won the Eurovision song contest? It was always a bit of a joke really. It got a bit better after ABBA, but it must have gone back to the depths again. We are unable to get SBS, so I didn't see it. I am going to feed the chooks but may be back SuzyQ

Suzy .. I have been reading your story with interest, and I really feel for you. .... I hope you get some satisfaction, keep us posted. Love Jude xxx oh darnnnnnnnn its JOOD

Well Suzy, if Ray has to be in Jakarta on 10th June, he will be there without me . . . Can you believe what won the eurovision Music Comp ??? Ray & I just looked at one another and cracked up laughing when it came on tellie and we saw WHAT won !!! Ah well, takes all sorts - luv Laurie

Oh Suzy, just thought - try and get in touch with Dick Smith, he likes anything to do with the airways, if there is someone working out of the guidelines he will make sure it is followed up!! Have you written to Beauy Shire council ?? Joy is Mayor again isn't she, invite her out one weekend and let her see for herself - she really is a lovely lady - and if nothing else she will give you a good laugh luv Laurie

Just thought I had better add that we are not Muslims, not that I have anything against them in general. Our local constable just called and apparently he wasn't very impressed with the neighbours attitude, he had a bit of a run in with him. Lew Lew, you are going to be really self sufficient, no wonder you are retiring, you will be spending all your time in the garden.? Laurie, I hope you are not going to be in Jakarta on the 10th June? Bye for now Feeling better SuzyQ

Hi Laurie, No this is another family. The close neighbours are very nice and I think she was quite pleased to stop her son as she didn't like the noise either. This other property is a real problem and yesterday we had to call the police. The owner made some very racial slurs to Neville. I said to Neville you should have told him you were also a Muslin. That's a good one, F*******G Pommie B*****D Muslim. They have been flying model planes for about 4 years now, there are large groups of them, maybe 15 at a time. These models are about 1 third size of the planes in some cases. They have fighter jets cesnas etc. some times it is like being in a battle field. Then they put in a airstrip and started flying ultralights and cesnas etc, with pilots. Flying low over our house and generally having joy flights. I complained to council and they didn't have permission for the airstrip and do not meet the council criteria to have one. They have been taken to court and fined, but they continue to fly them. I am guessing that they have buckets of money and don't give a damn for the little guy. It is really upsetting Neville, not very good for his depression, I am thinking this may have brought it on in the first place. He is talking about moving back to England. Sorry to trouble you all, I am sure it will all work out in the end. Yes Lew Lew, I also believe in Karma, but what do we do in the mean time. I am thinking of contacting ACA. Luv SuzyQ

Poor Suzy Q, I thought you had sorted that and the family were making the kids ride their bikes on the other side of their property . . . . didn't they keep their word then ??? Little buggers . . . . may their fuel be mixed with water !!! We have just returned to the hotel, the lovely Ray is sleeping (quietly) had a lovely look around Auckland this morning, recharge time! Ray had to come back and go on line to sort out some work! Seems like we may have to go back to Jakarta earlier than we thought. Off to talk to my boys catch up later cheers luv Laurie

Lew, Sounds like you got all the right ingredients for the Martinis and the (what was the other one?) Oh I know, the Marguerita's (cha cha cha) *with the flick of the skirt* I think you said you already had olive trees growing. Oh gawd, I can just see the lot of us walking in samba fashion around the pool, dah dah dah dah daaaaaaaaaaaah DUM! dah dah dah dah daaaaaah DUM! It will be a hoot. Jood

Hiya SuzyQ. I think some people are just inconsiderate, but don't worry, I also believe in karma! Have been down to the local nursery this morning to buy herbs. Have ended up with parsley (curly & continental), oregano, garlic, vietnamese mint, corriander, lemon grass and basil. Oh yes, and a bay tree! Then we stopped in at Clearview Wines and bought a couple of bottles of their sparkling shiraz which is very good. Next stop, Lowes Family Wines to discuss getting cuttings for our 1 acre of vines. Jane Lowe also proudly informed us that they have just own another gold medal for their Zinfandel which last year won the Best Wine in the World award. Good for them! We also stopped at Harvey Norman and have purchased 2 LG LCD televisions, 37 inch for the loungeroom and 26 inch for our bedroom. Lots of beforehand investigations with Antenna Man re LCD -v- Plasma and this guy is really in the know! Anyway, the deed is now done and, of course, nothing but the best for the Mudgee Meet! Chat soon Lew Lew xxx