General Chat

Morning all :) ~~~~~~~ to Hz and a (((hug))). She will be home in no time :) The first time is always difficult but it gets easier. I remember once I sent my youngest off to camp ( she was 14 I think), with her older brother and sister one holiday. My sister came visiting and asked where they were. I just looked at her blankly - I had no idea!!!!!!! But I got a lettter the next day - they were only at a camp 30 mins down the highway. Obviously not far away enough for me to worry about LOL. But my sister wasn't impressed.! Shazz, my work is voluntary work teaching ESL to Korean missionaries with an organisation called Youth With A Mission. Once a year, my department has a conference, usually in an Asian country, and I haven't been for a while. However, this year it is in Chiang Mai and my 'boss' is thinking of starting English classes there so I thought I'd better go and see what it was like and join the conference this time. But I'm a real 'feet on the ground' homebody, so this is a great adventure for me, especially as we couldn't afford for both John and myself to go. I am travelling with another Korean couple whom I have been teaching English to, so lets hope I've done a good job!! Daughter has an extra meeting scheduled today so I get to mind G-D twice this week *big smile* Catch up with you this arvo :) ~~~~~~~ to Tony and Barb Vonny

~~~~~~~~~to Vonny~~~~~~~~~~~ Heather she'll be back before you know it.

Morning all Poor Tony - glad it all worked out for him. I've always dreaded losing my luggage and for that reason I carry a change of undies, toiletries, medication and personal and travel documents in my hand luggage. I'll be interested to hear how he gets on with his travel claim! Sounds as if he is having a wonderful time. Heather - be brave. I know how you feel and I always imagine all the things that could go wrong! If you recall, last time Katherine went away she forgot her sleeping gear! Katherine will be old enough to get her learner's license next year so I'm telling myself I have to allow her more independence and the chance to learn from her mistakes as once she is independently mobile, I'll have a lot less say in where she goes and what she does! All we can hope is that we've taught them well and that they are wise enough to make sensible decisions. Methinks the BIG number may come up when the pussycat is having a cat nap! I wouldn't put it past the Rebs to be loitering either! Hubby wants me to go look at a new digital camera with him - one with a BIG picture on the back so we can see it!! Trifly - how is that new lap top going? My goodness - you are flash aren't you! Praise be to the fantastic plastic! Have a good day everyone Luv Anna

Good morning Wafflers. I decided to skip the chores this morning and have a play with my new toy. Graeme got home from work last night to find bits of package, cables etc all over kitchen bench. That'll teach him to say...'go have a look at the computers'...lol. Hz...glad you had a good birthday. Enjoy the peace and quiet while your daughter is away. ~~~~~~~~~~~~waves to McTony & Barb Joodles...careful driving those mountain roads. I'm off to do some shopping....grocerise this time...I'll see you all later. love Trifley x

Everyone, I'm feeling much better now, have got over my emotional moment, thanks for all your hugs and waves. Just got a great card from the staff saying 'what a coincidence.....Wine improves with age.....(and on inside )......we improve with wine ...' lol Anna had to roll my eyes over K forgetting sleeping bag, you're right, they have to learn to cope with life by experience and we can't keep doing everything for them. She will have wonderful time. Have a great day all..~Hz~

Hi everyone.. Beautiful day here in Canberra.. It was nice to hear from Tony and to see he is learning the lingo...LOL glad he has got his undies back,, not much use to anyond else.. We may get a lady on here by the name of Rona who is looking for family in OZ I think she may be a OZ peep but she needs advice from experienced searchers in this area.. I am not much use as I dont search in OZ as all mine are in the UK.. I think it is living peeps she is searching for.. anyway I said I thought if she came on here someone would be able to advise her knowing what a lovely lot you are...LOL hope you dont mind,,as I know you wont...I found her on the tips board so if anyond is keen they could pop over and have a look at what she is searching for..She was hopeing a living relly would read her message and reply.. I take it we didnt win anything last sat.. after all the numbers we have had recently you would think we could win something,,even another pollywaffle would be nice...LOL Well it is a day of rest for me today.. so back later Love Maryxxx Waiting for that joke Shazz...

Morning All, well this is my last Monday, hip hip hooray! Don't feel like doing much I must say. Anna, if you get a new camera, remember to still get one with a view finder, 'cause sometimes when the sun is out it's impossible to see the screen. Yes, poor Tony. There's nothing worse than losing your luggage when you're far from home. What Anna has suggested is always the best way to travel. Off to actually do some work. I know, you're all now PYSL. Lew Lew xxx

Oh Dr Lew - the shopper's friend and advisor - Thankyou for your comments re camera. Your advice has always been sound in the past so I will look for a camera with a view finder. I know a lot of the models with big screens don't have a view finder due to space constraints. He he he - you are really on your final countdown now - any big retirement parties planned? XX Anna

Helloooooo Insomniac from UK hoping you are all well and happy!! Kaz :o)))

Good Morning Wattlers, First of all belated birthday greetings to you Heather, I was away on my birthday bash. Had a wonderful weekend, the dinner on Friday with all the family was good lots of fun, the Grandchildren popped those popper things and sprinkled me with the coloured paper. We were picked up at 12 noon ,drove to Sydney checked in hotel and then went down to the waterfront for a meal/wine,back to hotel to get rugged up for the football. Drove to Homebush the traffic was terrible, had a bit of a walk from parking station and then a huge walk around these walkways to reach our seats(noone thought of lifts )lol seats were excelent, great to be at a game even tho the Swans played terrible and those magpies won Ugh...... Got lost going back into the city, finally in bed midnight. Sunday morning daughter and I went off for our Bridge Climb What an experience, dident realize you had to wear so much gear. I was very nervous and the guy with us said go behind him, must be cause I was the oldest lol What a lovely clear day it was and could see the Blue Mts in one direction. The guide said from the time of leaving the building and returning we had climbed a total of 1,475steps, no wonder my legs are sore to day and I think I am fit lol Anyhow even tho very tired after the weekend it was a wonderful experience. Catch you all later Sandra in the Gong

Wow, Sandra, you certainly know how to party. Sounds like you had a fantastic weekend. Sorry you can't sleep Kaz. Prattle on with us Wattlers for a while, lol. Yes, Anna, I learnt that from experience. I have a Casio and it's wonderful. That reminds me, I haven't posted the BrisVegas photos yet. Rebs is going to kill me when I do, pmsl. Lew Lew xxx (who only has 4 files left in her office, heeee, heeeeee)

'Brisvegas??' sounds interesting Lew Lew!! Sure Rebs won't be too upset BTW and shouldnt really say this cos married to Italian but hope aussies do ok in world cup tomorrow - oooooh aaaaaaaargh he's listening hiya kerppoochee whooooooo ar flam!!! sorted!! lol

Trust me, Rebs will kill me, Kaz. Thanks for the wishes for the football. Can't stand the game myself. Too much running around with shirts over their heads, pmsl. Lew Lew xxx

Oh Lew I was doing that yaaaaaaaay stuff tonite when Engerland won!! I will keep quiet bout footie but very interested in pics!! Post em quick so rebs dont know Kaz

No, Kaz, you'll have to wait until I get home. Lew Lew xxx

Ho K mrs Dr Lew lew I will wait But please post em LOL Kaz :o)))

Afternoon Wattlers Dr Lew, me thinks Kaz is a purring with us. Do you still have that shot gun ready. And I really can't see you doing any 'work'. Great to see Tony and Barb are enjoying themselves. I also travel with undies, toiletries and medications etc in my hand luggage. Last time I was in USA to see my daughter, I missed the flight home because of delays and cancelations of flights from Tampa in Florida to Los Angeles. One suitcase made the flight I missed and got home before me, the other suitcase ended up going to Melbourne a day later. Boy was I stressed out over that flight, but as least I did have clean undies!!! lol Glad you had an exciting birthday Sandra. Hz, if your daughter's room is like any other teenagers, you probably won't have enough time to clean it up before she comes home. At least she'll be home soon. Must go and see what is in the fridge for lunch, will probably have to go grocery shopping later - yuk Have a nice afternoon Pam

OOh Pam am I purring !! (translate pleses) am I really gonna get shot Lew lew!! Heeeeeeelp *sneaks off into bush* Kaz :o))

Yes, definately purrrring. Bloody cat

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