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Hey, what's happening? One more message just disappeared. Me thinks there's a spy in the system! Lew Lew x

Morning All, Snickle Bubble-Lips reporting in Geez the thing you kids get up to when Im away for a day, 4 pages of mischief, pampering ones self with body shop items, drinking in the bath, and naughty girls still in the naught corner See the gadabout is out again, have a nice day Joodles at the club Hi Laurie, pased by yesterday morning (Mon) on return trip from Sydney, didnt know which unit you lived in a didnt take my mobile so couldnt give you a ring, just as well you would have been too busy packing for your usual jaunt overseas again have a nice time Vonny its very frustrating when you cant find that last peice of the puzzle isnt it, I know just how you feel Hello Gwenda, hope you find lots of peeps in the Library, wish I was living in Canb, SIL says its great searching in your Library, better thank ones up here and more helpful she says Poor Anna, no computer, hope your dont get withdrawal symptons, I know I would, lets hope your Comp guy cana fix it at home, update, Glad he could fix it at home Anna,know what your doing now dont we Lew glad you weekend went well and you are now back home ready for another lovely day at the office dont work too hard now Rebs, knew you could fix it girl, if your OH is anything like mine which sounds like he is, not even putting the tools back in their proper place things would never get fixed, says me after pulling the insides out of the screen door this morning trying to fix the blasted lock(Update again) Lol, Rebs where else would you expect to find the screwdriver Im having to keep updating as I am answering from 4 pages back, sorri if Im confusing you all Joodles anyone from Lithgow Id know from your outing, Faye not there by any chance, sounds like shes been down in the dumps lately, looks like we will better get together again soon and get her out of her misery HA HA Julie Cat, thought you meant one of the kids first off, when asking did anyone want a kitten hope you didnt disturb the neighbours whilst chasing the little bugger, Ah its glad to see im not the only looney that does things like that, used to have my workmates in stictches with some of the things I used to get up to, they used to say God Im glad I dont live next to you or married to you, your poor hubby lol Good one Jood, I like ya new bits too wish I knew how to change my bits LOL Yeah Good one Graeme, repeating Your wifes' retort Aaw cut it out Jood, LOL Gross Trifley (re old poly waffle) Heather good for DD14, will have to wait for pressys until I go up to Newcastle, hopefully this weekend, if this blasted cough dissapears before then, dont want to chance given it to the kids, damn, wanted to see that movie but wasnt feeling the best so went to bed early Gee Im glad to see Im not the only girl with my own tool box, (mind out of the gutter now peeps) OH cracks up when I go looking in hardware shop, says my dad would have been proud of me, 'you should have been a boy Shaz' Vonny you NUT Jude that was so beautiful, gosh I even had two phone calls from daughter on Sunday, ranr early to say Happy mothers Day and then again an hor later to say Mum, I just rang to say I LOVE YOU AGAIN, and I am So Glad That I still Have my mum around to talk to, shame Im not that close to my mum, never have been really best end all this drivvle and add otherwise Ii will take me another 2hrs to read and answer Byee Shaz

Morning Wattlers Gee where has the last couple of days gone???? Seems like they have just dissappeared. Firstly I have made contact with a cousin on this site, my Great Grandfather is her Great Great Grandfather, so after sending emails back and forth we found out that we live in the same city and only a suburb away from each other, so she is going to come over to my place one night this week so we can go through our info we have. Yesterday I, along with 3 other friends went for a drive down to the NW coast to a place called Burnie, we have a friend who is in hospital and needed a bit of cheering up. She had a knee reconstruction and the pain killer tablets they put her on had adverse effects and she became very down with even suisidal thoughts, which isnt her. She is getting better as the medication wears off, but the docs say it will take a couple of months to get back to her cheery self. I woke this morning to the news on the radio and had to stop and think for a moment as a woman in our suburb aged in her forties won over $500,000 in Tattslotto on the weekend, then I had a let down as I realised it wasnt me :-((( But shebuys her ticket from the same place we buy ours. So hopefully the shop will still be lucky when it comes to my turn to buy the Lotto ticket. I havent read back on all the messages, I did check out some of the wierd names and yes I did have a look at mine thanks susyQ but I cant remember what it was. Anna glad you got your puta probs worked out quickly. Laurie you are probably already left for NZ. but if you have your lappy, which I assume you would, hope you have a nice time. Tony seems to be busy from reading a couple of messages, hope his daughter is getting along ok. Well today is a lovely sunny day, it has been for the last few days as well and expecting to be the same for the next couple of days at least. Will be back later. cheers Sue

Good Morning to the Warbling Waffling Wattlers Nip in the air here this morning but I'm still not wearing a jumper. Hi Jude 3 - good luck with the purchase of the ticket to our dreams. What a beautiful poem from your daughter. That is something to be tucked away in your family history files. Vonny - very interesting about the cause of your computer crashing last year - and yes - sounds as if it is the same antiviral program. The tech who came to fix ours says he always advises people against it. Did you change your anti viral program? Lew - we're all hanging out for the photos - sounds as if you are getting nearer to the completion of the job. Hope you find the missing bit to Vonny's jig saw puzzle at the South Pole. The only big jig saw we have is Miss November and believe me she hasn't got any bits missing! Daughter and hubby are poorly (don't you love that word - it's so English). They both have colds and are coughing all over the place, so touch wood I can escape the germs floating around the house. Julie - kitten is fine - none the worse for its adventure. Did you see our pet piggies on my pics on photo page? Aren't they cute? Well - hope everyone has a good day Catch you later Anna

Lew Lew - that is near my old stamping ground. .... I never ever got to the Bathers Pavilion (bit exie for me), but I loved going down to the beach, used to take all my visitors there. This poem is not directed to anyone in particular!!! The Value of a Drink 'Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame. .. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams. .. If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.' ~ Jack Handy WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 'I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. ' ~Frank Sinatra Thats it folks Jood

Morning Wattlers. Another clear day here on the Central Tablelands. Yes, Julie, our Jood is now known as the Chicken Herder. A very amusing sight indeed. That was a lovely poem Jude 3. My mum passed away in 2001 and unfortunately I wasn't close to either her or my dad. Anyway, that's the way life is sometimes. No point dwelling on it and I have lots of friends who are happy to share their parents. Well it's back to the office today. Had breakfast yesterday down at the Bathers Pavillion at Balmoral Beach. God I can't wait to retire so I can do more of that kind of thing (45 sleeps). Landscapers on site this morning, as well as the builders just doing the final touches. I promise, photos will be published soon! Not long now 'til the Brissie Meet. Rebs, do you have any final numbers? Well must away. Chat with you during the day. Lew Lew xxx

Julie, My daughter was at work, and I had to get the eggs one day (for myself) - and when I got in the cage, the 3 little beggars got out - it took me 20 mins to get them back - sqawking and dashing here and there, get one to the gate, and it would be a matter of you go that way and I'll go this way. ... I was soooo puffed out and swearing like mad to say the least! .. You know how hysterical chickens get !!! Jood

Hi everyone :-) Just a quick visit. Joodles must have missed your message about the chickens but now have vision of you chasing chickens round lol Anna hope the little kitten is ok. Jude3 what a lovely poem :-) ~~~~~~~~~~~back to Vonny~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hope all who want it get rain. *waves to all* Juliexx

Lovely words Jude3, no wonder you shed a tear or two. I was surprised to see you here too, as I remembered you said you'd be away till Wednesday. ..... Nice to see you again tho I have to report that none of us have been on anything suspicious .. we're just normal :-((( ..... Sad isnt it? pmsl Jood

Hi ya wattlers hope you all had a wonderful mothers day. I thought I would share this with you. It was penned by my darling daughter who resides in Pt douglas. I always knew in my heart of hearts that we would find delight in one another (it only took 30 yrs) we have been throught some traumatic times, but after reading this every moment has been worth it. You have loved me from the beginning never faltering, never ceasing you have continuosly sacrificed your time, your wants, your needs to make me feel so special Words of encouragement and strength hugs from the warmth of your heart you have always given to me beautiful words, caring thoughts, kindness to keep us close together Over distance and through time your courage, your belief in me has shaped who I have become thankful, proud and grateful I love that your are my Mum. It was the most wonderful present. She made me cry - but also makes me feel that the 30yr journey has been worthwhile. My boys read it and said, well sis said it all. we love you mum. BTW have you all had access to something over the last couple of days that smells funny? Wot have you lot been on? Also feeling a great responsibility as I have to buy this weeks lotto ticket 2 mrrw. I'm going to have everything so crossed , I'm hardly going to look normal asking for the ticket. jude 3 I'm on here 2 days earlier than usual as I commandeered the puta as all the males in the household are watching channel 10 (b.brother uncut - revolting.) going to bed now - muttering wattlers wattlers we will succeed, wattlers, wattlers the million indeed....wattlers wattlers ...................... no update- thats no good wattlers wattlers we will suceed, we want millions, millions indeed (they are about 20 of us after all!)

Hey guys, don't let me mislead you into thinking I'm a whizz in the tool department. Far from it. When I do something it's all trial and error, and strictly out of necessity. Todays little project for example. Necessity......I would go stir crazy without my stereo. I love being at home alone at night. Candles giving a soft glow to the room. Sitting on the floor leaned up against the sofa, legs stretched out across the thick rug. Bottle of wine within easy reach, and whatever music takes your mood playing in the background. Sure, you can play cd's on the 'puter, but you don't quite get the same effect. Hmmmm, bit late for that last bottle of wine. Maybe a splash of Baileys in my coffee instead.

Anna, it was an anti-virus program that cause my computer to crash last year. Mine started and ended with an N. Keziah was the second eldest of Job's second three daughters and to quote; ' there were no other women in the whole world as beautiful as Job's daughters' Job ch 42 v15 it was a very popular name for a while - hubby has a Keziah Davis - and is making a come-back. I know of a Keziah who is about 6 years old. Vonny PS Waves frantically to Julie~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Good on ya Anna - glad you're back online so quickly. Rebs - and all the others who know how to use tools - I'm impressed. it's not that I don't know how to use them, it's just that I'm all thumbs and it's painful to watch, believe me! Sooooo, Laurie is going to keep her eye on us is she, AND Jood obviously loves the Naughty Corner now she's found it! Trifley, thank Graeme so much for that info. Of course, it all makes sense. Ok Lew Lew, you're on. Lost puzzle pieces warehouse is on your agenda. Did you know you can go online and see live piccies of Antarctica?? It's all black at the moment cause the sun isn't rising HEE, HEE ~~~~~~~~~Vonny. nighty nite

Goodnight to all Laurie - I have an ancestor named Keziah and there is a child in this generation in UK named after her. It is an unusual name. Hope you have packed all your thermals to go to NZ - have a great time. I note that you do not trust us to behave ourselves whilst you are away and will be popping in to check up on us!! Oh ye of little faith! Glad to hear you girls have your own tool kits........... You never know when you''ll need a tool. My son's partner has her own electric drill and she's very proud of it - she is sick of waiting for my son to find his! Hubby is extremely proud of his tools - a place for every tool and every tool in it's place. I always know where to find the tool I'm looking for. Dum de dum de dum.........!! Joodles - like your fancy new bits - very showy. Glad your View Club's birthday bash went well. Loved the Italian joke!! Problem with our computer was the new anti virus program - not sure if I'm allowed to bad mouth brands on here but shall we just say we will changing our anti virus program. Anyhow, it's fixed for the moment - cost us $70 which is not too bad I guess for a home visit. Daughter can now print from our printer again - she has been emailing her assignments to our computer and printing them! Hi Julie - naughty little puss - not you, the kitten! There was a huge carry on around the corner from us this week - kitten stuck in a drain under the street. It was mewing so pathetically and it was all hands on deck to rescue the poor little mite. It was so tiny! Trifley - send us up some rain. Not a drop in sight here. Waves to all the other Wattlers - Anna PS. Heather - Love Actually is one of my very favourite movies - so many layers to it. I think the part where the wife opens her Christmas present and finds a CD is so sad. And the sleazy b ....d she is married to looks so much like my first husband it's not funny! He even sounds like him! And the bit where the bride finds out that her hubby's best friend is in love with her. So sad! It's a whole box of tissues movie that one! I got flowers from my darling daughter too - not delivered though! That was very special for you Heather to have them delivered. What a sweetie your daughter must be.

I found Ray a lovely name among his ancestors Keziah Meadows I hadn't heard of it before, so did a search on Ancestry and found lots of Keziahs Off she goes with watering can to give the plants their last drink till next Wednesday . . . . . Luf Laurie

Yeah well, I got my Merry family marrying the Christmas family!!! How very jolly. Lew Lew x

I gotta rellie called Utinaya Heaven Jood

Aahhh Heather, love 'Love Actually' great movie. Surnames are such funny things, aren't they. My favourite rellie to date is still Fanny Lusty!! Lew Lew xxx

Hi All, Had great time laughing at the name shenanigans yesterday!! Mostly because when Lew had her scotlandspeople credits up for grabs she did a search for me and one of the alternative surnames was --- PITBLADDOW ---- hubby not tooo impressed to think he could have this name in his family tree LOL. Had a lovely Mums Day (she brags ) DD14 had flowers delivered!!!( her father grumbled that’s what you get for giving her too much pocket money lol) – I was delighted. She and I stayed up late cuddling on the sofa watching “Love Actually” last night – it was gorgeous having a girly chat with her, precious time to remember ……… I’m busy with NZ connections at the moment, hubby’s side again but info coming together nicely but only back to 1860’s, starting to have enough info to look back in UK and Scotland and emigration… Gotta go, “homework calls” ….. ~ Heather ~

Good Evening Wafflers, Glad you all had a good Mothere's Day Sunday morning was sparlking in the Gong and had a nice walkathon for breast cancer, it was only 4k I could have gone for more,I believe they raised a lot of money. We had rain last night and again this afternoon whoopee but still need more. Queen of the Road. Hope you have a nice trip ( lucky you to get so much travel in. Have had some interesting family gosssip from a 2nd cousin who has just contacted me, amazing what you learn. I am getting in some practice with the old legs as i am going to do the Sydney Bridge Climb later on, about end of June or maybe July, have wanted to do that for a long time. ok catch you all tomorrow cheers Sandra in the Gong