General Chat

Morning Jude 3, just excuse me for a second. 'Yeah right Laurie, can't even get that right. Whipper Snipper is wot you use in the garden!!! Bimbo, pmsl.' Now, Jude3, glad to hear all is going well. I do hope you have a simply marvellous time in Yarrawonga. Lew Lew xxx

Good Morning Wattlers Good grief you *loody lot can talk, 10 PAGES & 2 1/2 hours of reading! thats what I get for not being able to access computer for 4 days. (Jude sits holding her head and trying to touch type with one hand) My head hurts, sooo much to catch up on. Welcome to Lizzy and Ella. Hope you all had a wonderful ANZAC day. We went to the service at Alexandra, blessed with a beautiful blue sky and sunshine. I was so pleased to hear that the crowd was bigger than last year (around 400 people) which is great for a little town of around 3000 people. It was a very moving service, especially for OH as his family came from the area. I'm ashamed to say I'd never attended an ANZAC service before - just watched on the tele. It was such an emotional time, and makes us all grateful I'm sure that so many, gave so much ,to give us a better life. Welcome back TA Jude, we all missed you. Very interested to hear about the 'hidden city' of Edinburgh and your trip. Positive thoughts for your No 2 daughter. Rebs and Lew Lew - don't behave yourselves its much more fun to listen to your antics. Love the daily joke. Only 3 sleeps to Yarrawonga and putting faces to names. It will good to have a weekend away from power tools, hammers and nails. lol. Mind you the jaw is going to get a work out. Just think how much faster we can talk than type - getting the picture? Hope Lara's warned the neighbours - she might have to put up an exclusion zone. lol Hello to everyone else - I'm not going to name everyone on the last 10 pages (smart huh) as I'm sure to forget someone and inadvertently upset them. Catch you later, have to do some w**k jude 3

Get back to work you little whipper snipper from Mudgee . . I'll say what I want when I want - I am entittled to my opinion SO THERE !!!!!! (Wow I did learn a lot . . . . ) la lalah diddy dum dum . . . what a good learner I is cheers (make it a Mudgee red) luv Laurie

Oi Laurie, get over it! pmsl. We don't want your precious types on this 'ere thread *ducks for cover in case something heavy is thrown in her general direction*. Lew Lew :-)))))))))))

Thats it I've had enough of you lot - I'm reporting you to GR - how dare you make insinuations about me that I am silly, up myself, old and wrinkled - I can see thru your words - I know your all talking about me - picking on me . . . . PMSL See I have learnt a lot this morning - took a look at what Shaz and others were referring to on the other threads . . . you gotta laugh or you would cry. I can't see any point to the stress they are putting in their lives - and they just keep adding fuel to the fire, verrryyy strange!!! Probably all very nice people, I have heard that sun exposure has a calming effect, maybe thats why us Aussies are so laid back! lol Brought up a funny memory though - my darling Mum, lets remember she had a house full of kids, whenever she didn't want to hear something or wanted us to stop messing up used to shout 'RHUBARB RHUBARB !!!!' I so wanted to to just add to the threads with 'RHUBARB' but didn't think they would get it. I KNOW!!! . . . . my Mum was really swearing at us in her mind!!!! She used to use swear words a lot, was always calling us little 'buggers' or 'bloody' kids We have lots of sunshine on the Bay this morning, with a bit of cloud around - but doesn't look like rain, and thankfully no cool breeze. Only three giraffes sunning their faces, but otherwise very quiet out there - even the traffic on Grand Parade this morning seems lighter. Lew, it ain't the wrinkles on your face - its the smiles in your eyes that count . . . (but thank god for anti wrinkle cream) Think I better get off here and go do something, might start packing like Shaz . . . lets see, red wine, red wine, Baileys . . . better go pack them while I think of it - you know what its like when the floopy disc get full . . . Talk later - have a great day all cheers luv Laurie

Hi All Just popped on for a minute. Having a coffee in between that horrible word h.......k But someone has to do it. We have got another beautiful day here today cool but sunny. Girls have gone back to school, David's back at work after taking his holidays, all's left now is for me to clean the house and get it all straightened up again, boy they make a mess when they are home. Lara yes we are ok, I woke to the news on the radio about the miners being trapped in the mine collapse, they say there was a minor earth tremor, too small for us to feel it here, even thought it is only about 40 km from where we live. They are holding grave fears that they will get them out alive, so positive thoughts please, I dont think I know the people,I cant think of anyone I know that works in that field. They have released one name of a man that lived in Beaconsfield, the other 2 are believed to be from Launceston, but no names have been released about them two yet. Anna has your son settled in to his new place yet? Rebs sorry for uttering those words in my last message, but after I was taken to Windy Hill by those relations of Davids I thought it was good payback. Before all you lucky people head off for your weekend of non stop chatter and laughter at Yarrawonga, hope you all have a good one and think of us unlucky ones that couldnt make it :-((((( Well must finish my coffee and get back to you know what. Catch you all later. Cheers Sue

Nighty night Lizzie. But don't forget it's daytime here. Hey Lara, what's this about a walker? Surely, you've got one of those motorised scooter things with a pretty flag! *runs very fast to the Naughty Corner* Seeya, Lew Lew xxx

Hiya Lara & Lew Lew yes that's right Lobethal is very famous for it's lights at Christmas - my Aunt tells me many tourists visit and it gets so busy there but she loves it there. Before Lobethal she was farming somewhere in Pasadena (sp?) Lobethal looks lovely I did have a website about all the lovely lights - but I lost it and can't find it now - I love christmastime and lights etc. will have to save and come over to take a peek!! Well it's very late here and way past my bedtime so I shall say hello and goodnight as I need to go put my wrinklecream on and and get some beauty sleep - I had a busy day and am shattered now - can't stay awake no longer!! :0( Nite Nite all - don't let the bed bugs bite:0) Speak soon Lizzy x

Good morning all, only came on early to ask if you are ok Devily down there heard on the news about the earth quake and the poor miners who are trapped so lets all say one for them and that they are rescued asap. The weather here is simply beautiful lovely sunny day and gets a little nippy around 5pm but no rain in sight, after sunday I hope we get some but not before thanks . Good greif how can you lot be so funny this early you are unbeleivable, I can hardly not pmsl and the rest of the occupants of this funny farm I live at think I've finally crossed the line sitting here pmsl. Hi ya Lizzie girl welcome back see told you they are a great lot no grumps on this thread cept maybe me if it's too early lol. Well only 2 more sleeps oh hell got to go just reminded myself that I have heaps to do before Fridaylike get rid of grey regrowth and put on the antiwrinkle cream and take dementia medication and oil the walkers wheels poor old thing I am pmsl you young chicks better remember you too will be old one day. Tony great that you found that book Iv'e got a web site whwere you can get all sorts of old books, I borrowed one from our library and didnt get to look at it properly so will get it again talk to you about it whenI see you soon lol got to go like Shazz who probably won't be here till Saturday now, L ol, bye love Lara

Oh sorry Anna, I knew I'd forget someone when I signed off. Also Jude YV. The memory lapse has nothing to do with me age, it's all alcohol based. Well, that's my excuse and I'm stickin' to it. Thanks for the book info Jood. I never think to look on ebay. Seeya Lew lew xxx

Morning Wattlers Hmmmmmm - seems to be a bit of senior citizen bashing going on here. Believe me, you young whipper snippers, the senior cits can hold their own anytime. Wanna fight??? Fighting seems to be the 'in thing' at the moment - can you believe the goings on the the general board?? Good grief - why don't they get a life!!! Glad everyone's Anzac Day was spent in peace and contemplation. Seems the numbers attending the services are up every where. It's good the young ones are carrying on the tradition and remembering the sacrifice that the previous generations made. Hubby is back from Melbourne and we've got a stack of things to do so will catch you all later. Have a great day Anna

Hey peeps - the following book is on sale on ebay for $6 if anyone has ancestors around the area. FROM WILDERNESS TO EDEN A HISTORY OF THE CITY OF GRIFFITH It's Region and it's People by B.M. KELLY Published in 1988 by The Council of the City of Griffith 304 pages, illustrated, indexed, 25cm x 18.5 cm. The book is in excellent condition. There are no tears or creases on the inside pages. There is a book plate inscribed to Lord Mayor of Wollongong on the occasion of his visit to Griffith in 1990. Jood

Hey Rebs, don't sulk, they're all just jealous 'cause we both look young and pretty and not wrinkley, pmsl!!! Naughty Cat, you'd better go and sit in the corner for a while, lol. Wilson, have you been watching Dancing with the Stars? You'd better get some new moves, 'cause whatever you're doing, it ain't workin', lol. Yeah, can't wait 'til I retire Shazz, then I'll spend even more time here (god my a*se is gunna get huge!). Suppose that as I'm in the office, I really should do some work. Care factor? Minus 12 and falling. Lew Lew xxx :-)

Night everyone :-) especially to a young Rebs and Lew Lew ;-ppppppp

Laughing at you Shaz, supposedly supposed to be packing for Friday (are you taking that much, you need to start on Wednesday)?? I just HAD to put my bit in. ...... What I couldnt resist was your kind comments about us young ones ............'I really do miss working with young people as I think they keep us from feeling left out,' ........... so nice of you ........... ohhhh - you mean I'M not young??? Well I do definitely agree with THIS statement ............. 'yeh sure more like you younguns teaching us oldies lol' ............. I was pure as snow before I joined this thread. (Stop laughing you lot) I have to say - I KNOW you will all have a ripper time this weekend. Could some kind person msg me privately and tell me how many are going and who???? I do know Lara, Shazz, Jude2, Tony, Laurie, Heather are going. Love Jude (oops, sorry, Jood)

Morning All, Thanks Mary, i will try that site, and i have been doing the rain dance a LOT lmao, but am obviously not very good at it. still nothing here, lovely sunny days. If not for the farm i would be perfectly happy with the weather lol. Farkles, drop bears, and other strange things....think i had better stay here where it is safe. Although we stayed at 1770 once and i was nearly eaten alive by midges. Thought i was going to scratch myself to death. I had an allergic reaction to the bites and came up in blisters all over....looked frightful...people looked sidways at us whereever we went for about two weeks lol. Hi Ella, we traveled around WA for 3 &1/2 years in a bus, great state. For a while we were living on a mine site at Hatters Hill, where we had very limited water, three litre's per person per day(try washing long hair in that), and it was salty bore water. When we had time off, would head for Perth. We would pre book accomodation, and the first thing we would do was fill the bath and sit in it for hours lol. Ahh the luxury of water !!!! Hope our restrictions don't get that drastic. Got to go, that evil h*******k calls, actually it is the washing, or should i say the lack of clothes left in the wardrobe that calls pmsl. Take Care Wilson

Hey there Rebs, get over it girl and stop your sulking, hmm bad and old, if the shoe fits wear it lol hows it going up there in sunshine land, bit nippy down here supposed be be getting off here but you girls keep answering so I cant not let you yungins get the last word in can I heh Jude YV thanks for reply might try and get down that way if we have time after meet at Yarrawonga as we are taking a week off to do a bit of sightseeing Shaz You know what, Im glad I joined this GR club because since retiring and not having anyone home in this area as they all still work, its nice to know that I can come on here and have a little banter with you lot and keep (or try and keep) the old brain in working order, I really do miss working with young people as I think they keep us from feeling left out, I LUVS YOU GIRLS Shaz I am really going now otherwise I will stay on here for hours, catch you later Rebs and Lew have a great day bye bye xxxx

LOLOLOLOLOL !!! Morning folk!! Can't stay, only just logged on, and now the girl wants the puter for assignments. :((( I see the usual sh*t is happening on gen.....and it isn't even Saturday. Mid week antics eh? You'd think they'd all been celebrating ANZAC Day and over indulged. Well, I'm not sure I want to come on here anymore either. I've been called bad and old within minutes of each other. I'm hurt...............!!! (at least LewLew stuck up for me) *sniffs off to find a quiet corner to sulk*

OK Julie have good night and sleep tight See ya Lew Im off. not smelly off but am logging off now definitely have to get my butt moving otherwise wond have everything done before heading off Friday morning, see you all later tonight Luv Shaz xxxooo))

Hi Shazz definately night here lol........about 15 mins to tomorrow (your today) :-) Sorry Lew just couldn't resist..........what with me been young and all pmsl ;-)))