General Chat

No, Jill, I didn't ask how long she was going to be there. I don't think she knows at the moment.

Thanks Lew for bringing us the update on the Queen. Ouch - I'm sure she must be feeling a bit sore and sorry after that pummelling. But she has a Wattler's spirit! If you get online Trifley - thinking of you and sending you gentle hugs. Glad the flowers arrived safely. Lew - it was me who just read Patricia Cornwall - not Jood. Good grief, girl, you've only been retired a week and you're declining into confusion already! What is Tempranillo?? That cat's quiet - must be cat napping! Fingers crossed for the numbers tonight :>)) Anna

Arvo Wattlers. Just got back from taking daughter to Netball........they got creamed...lol Daughter did shoot a few goals but as she didnt get to bed till 5:00am this morning ( Girlfreind sleepover )..she was very stagnant around the court. Also, at approx 2:00am this morning i woke to much laughing going on in daughter's bedroom...so decided to investigate much laughter ( as ya do ).....walked in to find two very smiling 12 year old girls ( through gritted teeth ) with a 'Hi dad'..Er'mmmmm............sorry about the bean bag............which had exploded by being jumped on.......say no more. Dad ( me )thought the roof had collapsed, and snow had been pouring in. Now you all know why i am spending their inheritance....and there aint a court in Oz that can stop me.................. Its legal. Tony Oz..:>))))

Okay, Anna, so sue me! lol. You know who I meant. And, I'll have you know, I've been retired 3 weeks, so there, pppppp. Tempranillo is a type of grape, red.

Here, here, Tony. I'll represent you! Free, of course. It's called Lewgal Aid

Hummmmph........and raspberries to you Miss Mudgee. Three weeks already -- time goes so quickly when one is retired! :>) Anna

Now, now Anna, no need to stomp your dainty little feet! ppppp

Spend, spend, spend Tony! and Enjoy it :) Lew Lew, is PD James a pseudonym and does she write under another name also?? Sounds familiar. Wedding was lovely and caught up with some friends that I haven't seen for ages. Have a friend coming for dinner tonight whom I haven't seen for 6 years so looking forward to catching up. She lives overseas. Thanks for the update on the Queen. Keeping her in thoughts and prayers. See you all later in the evening :) Vonny

Late Arvo Wattlers, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~hugs for queen~~~~~ get well soon Laurie ~~~~~~~~hugs and thoughts for your friend and family. Have had a busy day , had the 2 grandsons again last night, they slept till late then I cooked brunch for them, then they were picked up and I had to go shopping for a few things, thats the extent of my day so far. Lew I am a Patricia Cornwall reader also have read all of her books, the latest At Risk just went back to the library but not as good as others. Mary hows the packing going nearly done???? Well must start preparing dinner I guess Cheers Sandra in the Gong.

Hi again, Yes Lew, I saw where you mentioned me as reading the Patricia Cornwall books - and yes I have also, not all of them .. so pbbbbbbbbbbbbt .. lol I was nearly going to ring Trifley myself, but just as well I didnt, as she's had a few calls today. .. I'll wait awhile. Didnt know you had any bruvvers Lew??? .. Glad you enjoyed your meal and the company. Hi to all others, the peddlin duck, the DIY princess, the wining reader, or should I say the reading winer? and all others. .. Good luck for tonight. Tony I think the girls must have been creating Xmas in July last night lol Jood

Hi everyone...Dull and cold here today..sky is clear and no rain.. Tony Do you still have one daughter at home...I thought they would have all left home by now...now I know why you are still working.. 1 more wedding to pay for. I wouldnt be spending up big at the moment.. unless you can get them to take the money and elope..which I tried but no takers..NOW we are spending the kids inheritance as we have them all off our hands and their spouses can keep them,,,LOL Lew Thanks for the update on Trifles. Can Mark smuggle in a Martoonie for her..Make her feel so much better.. Hope he can get the lappy to work. The flowers sound lovely ... Laurie What a dreadful thing to happen to you friend Denny. Big hugs for you and prayers for Denny...Nice to hear that Lara has been in touch,, has she got RSI in her texing fingers yet...she must be suffering from withdrawel symptoms but she will recover on tuesday..Hope Tiger has nothing planned for her that day as she wont be available...LOL she will be to busy... Jude 3 OOHHH AAAhhhh The new kitchen... What about the new bath...What colour is the new kitchen .. did you finish the stumping.. lots of pickles when finished...Glad the eldest son is having a hard time in Paris..sounds fantastic,, can just picture him.. oh hum..You didnt tell us he was a yo yo... they come and they go...my son was the same until he met his wife and he had to leave home to get married...now he brings the grand kids to visit and that is so much nicer..LOL Tassie If we can move in early I will definately be at the meet. Havent got the official OK yet from the lawyers but hope it wont be long comming...its getting close now and I am getting so excited.. Pam Nice to see you have a yo yo son to...You gotta love them though... Anna Dont know how I would vote.. glad its not me having to make the decision..yet..have you got a water tank.. Jood Hope you are keeping warm. what is EXCEL never heard of it.. Vonny Is John going fishing on the lake...he must have had a lot of IOU's..LOL Well I had better get the dinner ready so see ya later Love Maryxxxx

Since no-one could help me define an imbecile in the 1800's - here is some info imbecile - 'mental age of an infant' idiot - 'natural fool from birth' lunatic - 'sometimes of good and sound memory and understanding, and sometimes not' It goes on to say that the Mental Deficiency Act of 1913 introduced revised definitions: idiot - 'unable to guard themselves against physical danger' imbecile - 'incapable of managing themselves or their affairs' feeble minded - 'needing care or control for the protection of themselves or others' moral defective - those possessed of 'vicious or criminal propensities' Then goes on to say that giving birth out of wedlock was considered a form of moral insanity and hence unmarried mothers were classed as 'moral defectives'. lunatic - retained its old definitions until 1930, when it was redefined to mean 'a person of unsound mind' I was particularly interested in the unmarried mothers being class as 'moral defectives' .. pmsl Jood

Morning everyone Laurie so sorry to hear about your friend. Sending positive, healing thoughts and (((((((((hugs))))))))) . Trifley (((((((((((hugs))))))))))) and positive, healing thoughts to you too. ~~~~~~~~~to all~~~~~~~~~~ Catxx

ooooh Jood I'm a lunatic. specially when the moon is full. lol I will have you know, that I am the proud owner of not one but two Loonies in my fam, or so it says in the, can't remember which census now will have to check, poor things may have only been suffering from Downs syndrome or elpilepsy. Jillx

new syndrome elplilepsy, think I mean't epilepsy, even that might not be right, but you know what I mean, I hope lol Jillx

Joodle. I deny all those allegations. Mary. My girls range from 27 to 34...first marriage. Its all Barbs fault. I was just looking for a soul mate, but she forced me to have a child with her. I did try to warn her....but she wouldnt listen........... Now look what's happened!!!!.....Bean bag explosions....$900 phone bills.........Pyjama parties.......and to rub it all in, Lew is bragging about her retirement.....when it should be me bragging...... ( know i should of had that Vasectomy ) Perhaps Barb will win one for me on a Comp. Tony Oz...:>))

it's interesting reading the 'occupations' of people in the union workhouses etc. theres a few imbeciles and idiots there. have sat on my rear end for the best part of today, with ergonomic breaks being quick trip to the shops - 25% of flash drives in one major dept store K. 2 items bargain priced apparel. discovered 'which bank' is open until 2.30pm Saturdays. medicare open until 12.30 pm so...can now stay in jim jams until 11 at least on Saturdays. Other than that rain has cancelled sheet and blanket washing exercise. made 2 different loaves of bread and date scones. after eating date scones, don't feel like dinner. Have read threads , played word games. thankyou for the ppt Laurie. We need to be constantly reminded how to be positive in our thoughts. After watching the news (I am just totally devasted with what is happening in some parts of the world - but I'm not getting on my soap box) it makes me count my blessings that we live where we do. Tony - my OH is the 2nd attempt. the first 2 kiddies grew up with him as father figure and we had another. After experiencing all ages at close range in a short period of time, he had a nip. he was a brave bloke. day trip to parramatta and had it under a local. Baby is now 13 and getting sorted to create his own havoc love yvette x

Good morning everyone!! Still lovely and warm here.. what have we done to deserve such gorgeous weather? I do hope it continues for our trip to Blackpool....packing will have to be done just a couple of days before when we find out just what the weather will be like... only 80 miles away from me, but the weather can be so different... Today I am going to get rid of jobs in the house early and then I can sit and relax with a long cool drink outside..... mmmmmm...bliss!! Have a great day everyone...or evening.... Love, Anne xxx

Afternoon Wattlers Gee whats all that singing I can hear Oh its only Tony and Lara singing at the top of their voices somethhing about Good old collingwood pmsl. Congrats Guys. Mary I have everything crossed so hopefully you can make the meet. Lew what do we have to do to persuade Terry to put the holiday to Bright off just for a little while, or can you go before, like pack up now go to Melb tomorrow and be back in time for Casino meet, after all its not as if you have to go to work lol. DD arrived back home from their birthday outing at the Cataract Gorge to inform me that while they had a ride in the chairlift, her phone fell from her pocket, they retrieved the phone minus the battery. They looked all around and also had help from others that was at the Gorge but no one could find the battery, they think it may have fallen down between the rocks. I suppose the main thing is she still has the sim card, it is only a prepaid but still it has a bit of credit on it. I have no idea who is and who isnt going to the Sydney meet so Im not sure how many new faces I will see, oh well I suppose I will find out soon enough. Trifley, sending hugs your way. Cheers Sue

Here here Yvette, I am so gald I live here. Jillx